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An intimate account of the eighteenth-century Bank of England that shows how a private institution became “a great engine of state” The eighteenth-century Bank of England was an institution that...

Many worry that criticism is suffering from a crisis of authority. In a world where everyone’s a critic, what is criticism for? Since her canonical 2018 essay “On Liking Women,” the Pulitzer...

FINALIST FOR THE PEN/DIAMONSTEIN-SPIELVOGEL AWARD FOR THE ART OF THE ESSAYA New York Times Notable Book of 2017The flâneur is the quintessentially masculine figure of privilege and leisure who...

From the Booker Prize-winning author of Girl, Woman, Other, which has sold over 250,000 copies in Grove's editions, a groundbreaking, hilarious novel set in London following two older gay Caribbean...

An unflinching exploration of aging from one of the twentieth century's most influential photographersFor more than half a century, Richard Avedon sought to represent advancing age in the faces of...

Many worry that criticism is suffering from a crisis of authority. In a world where everyone’s a critic, what is criticism for? Since her canonical 2018 essay “On Liking Women,” the Pulitzer...

Kenneth Turan brings to life the extraordinary partnership of Louis B. Mayer and Irving Thalberg and their role in creating the film industry as we know it "Sharply observant."--Farran Smith Nehme,...

The first comprehensive consideration of Life magazine's groundbreaking and influential contribution to the history of photography From the Great Depression to the Vietnam War, the vast majority of...

If you haven’t met a Moomin yet, you’re missing the most magical fun! Perfect for readers of all ages, join the beloved, world-famous characters of Moominvalley on an unforgettable adventure in...

A leading scholar sheds critical light on the seemingly revelatory events behind new religions and spiritual movementsUnseen presences. Apparitions. Hearing voices. Although some people would find...

The long history of the racial wealth gap in America told through the stories of seven Black families who struggled to build wealth over multiple generations Wealth is central to the American...

Princeton Readings in Political Thought is one of the most engaging and up-to-date samplers of the standard works of Western political thinking from antiquity through modern times. Organized...

Featured in the New York TimesTriumphant, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured the world’s attention at...

"Startlement is a book of rare treasures. With lyrical mastery and intimate storytelling, Limón's poetry reveals new ways of paying attention. This powerful collection is a gift."--Amy Tan An...

Large-format and illustrated with original photography: a fresh look at the current scene for art lovers and a unique introduction to the art world for the noviceFor centuries, America's permutations...

The bare minimum Often regarded as a backlash against abstract expressionism, Minimalism was characterized by simplified, stripped-down forms and materials used to express ideas in a direct and...

Anyone studying literary or classical Arabic beyond the elementary or tourist level will need this book. No other English-language grammar of the Arabic language is as thorough as this classic...

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Moy Sand and Gravel by Paul Muldoon, "the most significant English-language poet born since the Second World War" (The Times Literary Supplement).Paul Muldoon's ninth...

Celebrate LGBTQIA+ history with the untold stories of 15 prominent same-sex couples who defied cultural norms and made significant contributions to the arts, social change, and more.For more than a...

A Library Journal Best Book of 2015Go behind the scenes of seven of today’s most popular narrative radio shows and podcasts, including This American Life and RadioLab, in graphic narrative. Every...