April 26, 2019

Q&A: Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim on Thomas Berry: A Biography

“A warm celebration of an environmentalist whose ideas are increasingly relevant.” ~ Kirkus Reviews Thomas Berry (1914–2009) was one of the twentieth century’s most prescient and profound thinkers. The first biography of Berry, this book illuminates his remarkable vision and...

April 25, 2019

Poetry and Conflict: An Excerpt from Between the Trees and the Non-Trees, by Agi Mishol

In yesterday’s post, you read an excerpt from a chapbook published within the Islands or Continents collection called How Can I Call What is Between Us a Past, by Adonis. Today, in a continued celebration of National Poetry Month, we are featuring an...

April 25, 2019

Growing Up With I Spit On Your Grave: A Documentary Telling of the Original Film 40 Years Later

“Maguire comes across as bright and personable, clever and focused without ever wallowing in jargon, and perhaps most importantly of all, aware that ISOYG is not a perfect film whilst still eminently worth of a closer look. A well-written piece...

April 24, 2019

Islands or Continents: An Excerpt from How Can I Call What is Between Us a Past?” by Adonis

Yesterday, as part of our National Poetry Month celebration, we introduced you to the International Poetry Nights in Hong Kong (IPNHK) chapbooks. Published by the Chinese University Press, these chapbooks are written by each participant and include the poems in the author’s native...

April 24, 2019

Q&A: Benjamin I. Cook on Drought: An Interdisciplinary Perspective

“Cook’s tome is a first-principles, comprehensive, and up-to-date exposition of drought, including its drivers and consequences, by a major player working at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary science. The book is perfectly organized, written, and illustrated, with the early chapters...

April 23, 2019

Words & the World: An Excerpt from If We Have Lost Our Oldest Tales, by María Baranda

International Poetry Nights in Hong Kong (IPNHK) is an award-winning biennial poetry festival established by renowned contemporary Chinese poet Bei Dao. Since its debut in 2009 in Hong Kong, IPNHK has become the most influential series of international poetry events...

April 23, 2019

New Book Tuesday! Art of Memories, The Credential Society, From Cotton and Smoke, and More!

Our list of new books is now available! Art of Memories Curating at the Hermitage Vincent Antonin Lépinay Webs of Corruption Trafficking and Terrorism in Central Asia Mariya Y. Omelicheva and Lawrence P. Markowitz The Habermas-Rawls Debate James Gordon Finlayson...

April 23, 2019

How a Divisive Movie Franchise Still Persists in the #MeToo Era: A New Look at I Spit on Your Grave and I Spit on Your Grave: Déjà Vu

“ISOYG’s careful research and analysis makes for an insightful and enjoyable read throughout, and Maguire’s clear-sightedness enables him to pull off the difficult feat of treating the subject matter seriously (as one would expect) without the book ever becoming dry...

April 22, 2019

Melting Glaciers and Ice Sheets: Why We Should Care About Our Vanishing Ice and Rising Seas

“Anyone who wants a better understanding of the different parts of the cryosphere, the consequences of melting ice, and this aspect of climate change will find this book an invaluable resource.” ~ Suzanne B. O’Connell, Professor of Earth and Environmental...

April 19, 2019

5 Classic Films that Charmed the Industry and Devastated the Environment

“Well-researched and written in an accessible style, it [Hollywood’s Dirtiest Secret] is a thought-provoking alternative history of Hollywood, delving into the disconnect between our enjoyment of screen culture and concern for its environmental impact. It will be of interest to...

April 18, 2019

Book Excerpt and Media Roundup: Hawk of the Mind: Collected Poems

“The work of Taiwanese poet Yang Mu brings vivid and playful pastoral imagery. He examines both Chinese and Western literary and cultural traditions through his personal lens, and his writing retains its beautifully lyrical nature through the translation.” ~ Yang...

April 18, 2019

Book Excerpt! Hollywood’s Dirtiest Secret: The Hidden Environmental Costs of the Movies

“Hollywood’s Dirtiest Secret is an important new book that exposes the hidden environmental costs of how we make, watch, and dispose of movies.” ~ Alison Anderson, author of Media, Environment and the Network Society Our week-long feature on Hollywood’s Dirtiest Secret: The Hidden...