3708 results for 'Bratton, Benjamin H.'

Benjamin Zephaniah's life story is a testament to the power of poetry and the importance of pushing boundaries with the arts. From his early days as a punk and Rasta, to his travels around the world...

Walter Benjamin's complex and influential fashion theory is redefined in this insightful new book. Philipp Ekardt situates Benjamin's ideas within 1930s Parisian couture, drawing on lesser-known...

Benjamin's Ghosts Interventions in Contemporary Literary and Cultural Theory by Gerhard Richter explores the implications of Walter Benjamin's work for today's critical concerns. This collection of...

The Benjamin Files by Fredric Jameson offers a comprehensive new reading of Walter Benjamin's major works and lesser-known writings. This collection provides insight into Benjamin's unique approach...

The Benjamin Files offers a comprehensive new reading of Walter Benjamin's major works and lesser-known writings. Fredric Jameson explores the complex relationship between Benjamin's philosophical...

Walter Benjamin's thought is deeply rooted in language, and his concepts often reveal themselves through a distinctive stylistic trait: the critical suffix "-ability". In this book, Samuel Weber...

Walter Benjamin's thought has long been associated with philosophy and literary criticism, but his relationship to visual art remains understudied. This book offers a systematic analysis of the...

In 1940, Walter Benjamin's life was marked by turmoil. With Nazi tanks closing in, he fled Paris with his precious manuscript, a thousand handwritten pages that would become his masterpiece. This...

Walter Benjamin's writing presents a unique challenge to readers. In his essay "The Task of the Translator," he states that no poem is intended for the reader, no image for the beholder, and no...

The Itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela by Tudela Benjamin This 12th-century travelogue recounts Rabbi Benjamin's journey from his native Spain to the Holy Land, offering a unique glimpse into the...

Walter Benjamin's Radio Benjamin brings together his surviving radio broadcasts for the first time in English. This eclectic collection showcases the range of his thinking and enthusiasm for popular...

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a thought-provoking tale about the nature of aging. Born as an old man, Benjamin Button ages in reverse, leading to a life that is both fascinating and...

Walter Benjamin: A Life of Intense Intellectual Combat. Esther Leslie presents a unique and intimate portrait of Walter Benjamin, drawing upon his journal writings and personal correspondence. This...

The Return of Benjamin Lay by Marcus Rediker and Naomi Wallace is a bold exploration of an utterly impossible man. Three hundred years after his death, Benjamin Lay returns from the grave as feisty...

Benjamin Zephaniah's first collection from Bloodaxe, published in 1992, City Psalms features some of his most well-known poems, including 'Dis Poetry', 'Money' and 'Us and Dem'. This collection...

Benjamin's Library: A New Reading of Walter Benjamin's Origin of the German Tragic DramaThis book offers a systematic reading of Walter Benjamin's Origin of the German Tragic Drama, exploring its...

The Gallows Pole by Benjamin Myers In 18th-century England, a group of weavers and land-workers embark on a criminal enterprise that will shake the foundations of the economy. The Cragg Vale Coiners,...

Walter Benjamin Critical Constellations by Graeme Gilloch provides a clear and insightful exploration of the works of Walter Benjamin. This book offers a close reading of Benjamin's major studies, as...

Walter Benjamin's Grave by Michael Taussig is an essay about the cemetery and eyewitness accounts of Benjamin's border travails. In 2002, the author visited Benjamin's grave in Port Bou, Spain, where...

Walter Benjamin: A Critical Life by Howard Eiland and Michael W. Jennings is a comprehensive biography that sheds new light on the life and work of one of the 20th century's most influential thinkers...

Benjamin January investigates a murder that has echoes from his past. In 1839, a British spymaster's body is found in the New Basin Canal, and Benjamin is offered a hundred dollars to find the killer...

Experience F. Scott Fitzgerald's story of Benjamin Button in its complete original form.This edition includes a free audiobook access, as well as two bonus features: F. Scott Fitzgerald's Influence -...

Layer: A candid and insightful account of how to succeed in the design industryThis monograph from one of the world's most sought-after contemporary design studios, LAYER, offers a unique perspective...

Walter Benjamin and the City is a thought-provoking study of the city's enduring influence on modern society. Graeme Gilloch explores the lifelong fascination of philosopher Walter Benjamin with...

Walter Benjamin A Graphic Guide explores the life and ideas of one of modern philosophy's most influential thinkers. This graphic guide delves into Benjamin's commitment to using art as a tool for...

Pocahontas to Benjamin Bolling is a historical exploration that delves into the complex ancestry of one American family. The book examines the relationships between Pocahontas, Colonel Robert...

Walter Benjamin's correspondence reveals the evolution of his most powerful ideas and offers an intimate picture of the man behind 20th-century criticism. Through letters to Scholem, Adorno, Rilke,...

A valuable and insightful look at the life of one of America's most influential figures, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin offers a unique perspective on the man behind the Declaration of...

Walter Benjamin's Unpacking My Library offers a unique perspective on the complex relationships between objects and their owners. In this personal meditation, he explores his career as a book...

The Lost Journals of Benjamin Tooth by Mackenzie Crook. This is the remarkable story of Benjamin Tooth's journey to unlock the secrets of eternal life. Through his journals, we follow his...

The Cambridge Companion to Benjamin Britten provides a comprehensive guide to the composer's work, making it an ideal resource for both non-specialists and music students. This in-depth study sheds...

Splodge, Dodge and Benjamin The Adventures Of... is a heartwarming tale about an unlikely friendship between three animals. When Splodge the rabbit meets up with Bennie the cat and Dodge the dog next...

Walter Benjamin at the Dairy Queen: Reflections on Sixty and Beyond by Larry McMurtry is a poignant exploration of the American West. The author draws upon an essay by German literary critic Walter...

Benjamin Franklin's autobiography offers a unique glimpse into the life and experiences of one of America's founding fathers. Written in his own words, this self-portrait provides an intimate look at...

Peter Rabbit's next adventure begins with his brave cousin, Benjamin Bunny. This charming picture book edition features Beatrix Potter's original text and beautifully engaging illustrations in a new...

Benjamin Franklin: A Life of Enduring Influence This comprehensive biography explores the remarkable life of Benjamin Franklin, a true Renaissance man who helped shape America's national character...

Benjamin Franklin's Book of Virtues is a collection of 13 moral virtues that Franklin wrote about in his memoirs. First published posthumously in 1791, this pocket-sized hardcover edition provides a...

Benjamin Waterfalls has hit rock bottom. With no home to call his own and a life filled with stolen goods, he's been caught one too many times. His mother proposes sending him to live with his father...

Benjamin West was a young artist with a remarkable gift - the ability to create paintings so lifelike they took one's breath away. However, his family, part of a deeply religious Quaker community,...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of America's most iconic founding fathers. In this engaging memoir, Franklin recounts his remarkable...

A collection of writings by one of America's most beloved figures, Benjamin Franklin. This selection showcases his remarkable literary talent and enduring legacy.Walter Isaacson provides an...

Walter Benjamin's "Juguetes" is a collection of essays that explore the intersection of art and technology in early 20th-century Europe. Written in Spanish, this edition was published by Casimiro in...

The Excellent Benjamin Keach explores the life and thought of a key figure in 17th-century English Nonconformity. Ministering during turbulent times, Benjamin Keach endured both persecution for his...

Walter Benjamin Stares at the Sea by C. D. Rose is a collection of entrancing literary fables that belong on the same shelf as Italo Calvino's "If on a Winter's Night a Traveler" and other works by...

The Cambridge Companion to Walter Benjamin provides a comprehensive introduction to the thought of influential twentieth-century critic and theorist Walter Benjamin. This volume offers in-depth...

Walter Benjamin's Archive Images, Texts, Signs is an intimate collection of personal manuscripts, images, and documents that reveal the inner workings of one of the 20th century's most influential...

Walter Benjamin Overpowering Conformism by Esther Leslie offers a fresh perspective on the work of a key twentieth-century political thinker. By examining the entirety of Benjamin's oeuvre, rather...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is an unfinished record of his life written by himself from 1771 to 1790. It has become one of the most famous and influential examples of an autobiography ever...

Walter Benjamin's "On the Concept of History" is a philosophical and political text of great importance. Written in 1940, it was Benjamin's attempt to escape the Gestapo, and he ultimately took his...

Benjamin Sisko's autobiography offers a unique perspective on his life and career, spanning his time in Starfleet and his role as Emissary of the Prophets on Bajor.From his early days to his...

Begun as a collection of anecdotes for his son, Benjamin Franklin's autobiography has become a self-portrait of an American icon. Written by one of America's most remarkable figures, this memoir...

Benjamin's Box: The Story of the Resurrection Eggs tells the story of a young boy's journey to discover the true meaning of Jesus' ministry. Along the way, he fills his wooden box with special...

Benjamin Franklin: A Life of Enduring Influence Walter Isaacson's biography of Benjamin Franklin is a sweeping narrative that explores the life of America's most fascinating founding father. From his...

Benjamin and Brecht: The Story of a Friendship A fascinating account of the friendship between two of the twentieth century's most brilliant minds is presented in this groundbreaking work. Walter...

Benjamin was a lonely child who struggled to receive love and affection. Instead, he gained attention by being a naughty and unruly boy. This led to him being shunned by the townsfolk, who never got...

Walter Benjamin and the Idea of Natural History by Eli Friedlander explores how human beings belong to nature. This book examines Benjamin's philosophical questioning of this relationship, tracing it...

The Portable Benjamin Franklin brings together a wide range of writings from one of America's most fascinating figures. This comprehensive collection includes Franklin's complete Autobiography, as...

Walter Benjamin's Selected Writings offers a unique insight into the literary critic and public intellectual who emerged as a major figure in the German-speaking world during the Weimar Republic...

Walter Benjamin Selected WritingsThis collection brings together key essays and studies by Walter Benjamin, exploring themes such as art, culture, and politics in the face of turmoil. From his...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a remarkable record of its author's life, written over several decades. Divided into four parts, it reflects the different periods in which Franklin wrote...

Wolverine Vol. 7 by Benjamin Percy is a pivotal moment in Logan's new status quo as he takes his fight directly to the enemies of mutantkind. His confrontation with the Incredible Hulk marks a...

Little Benjamin Bunny's adventure begins with a familiar sound - the trit-trot of a pony. As Mr. McGregor and his wife pass by, Benjamin seizes the opportunity to visit his relations in the wood at...

Benjamin Howard Baker Sportsman Supreme by Bob Phillips A remarkable athlete and Olympic competitor, Benjamin Baker's achievements in high jump, triple jump, hurdling, throwing discuss, javelin, and...

Benjamin Lay was an eighteenth-century dwarf who became one of the first to demand immediate and abolition. His life and actions against slavery are told in this graphic novel.This book explores the...

Walter Benjamin Or, Towards a Revolutionary Criticism by Terry Eagleton is a seminal study of the influential philosopher and cultural theorist. This in-depth analysis explores Benjamin's work as a...

Benjamin Franklin: A New PerspectiveThis biography offers a fresh and engaging account of the life and work of one of America's most influential figures. Kevin J. Hayes takes a unique approach,...

Benjamin Franklin: A Life of Renaissance and Revolution. This biography offers a vivid portrayal of America's first Renaissance man, Benjamin Franklin. From his humble beginnings as a penniless...

Walter Benjamin: 1935-1938 is a collection of twenty-seven brilliant pieces by the radical critic and philosopher Walter Benjamin. This volume, the third in a four-volume set, offers nineteen...

A mysterious death in 19th-century France sets off a chain of events that draws musician and amateur sleuth Benjamin January into an old case. When his friend Persephone Jondrette arrives with news...

The Captive in Patagonia by Benjamin Franklin Bourne A remote and untouched region at the southern end of South America, Patagonia is home to a rich and diverse landscape of plants, fauna and...

Walter Benjamin's Other History: Of Stones, Animals, Human Beings, and Angels is a critically acclaimed study that unlocks the philosophical and ethical dimensions of his thought. Distinguished...

The Republic, translated by Benjamin Jowett, is a foundational work in Western philosophy that explores the nature of justice, morality, and the ideal society.Originally written by Plato, this...

Walter Benjamin's Concept of the Image by Alison Ross explores the evolution of Walter Benjamin's ideas about images over his career. A comparative analysis with Immanuel Kant's aesthetics reveals...

Learn from the wisdom of Benjamin Franklin with this collection of 112 quotes on politics and history.This concise book features insightful sayings from one of America's founding fathers, offering...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin offers an intimate portrait of one of America's most influential figures. Written by Benjamin Franklin himself, this autobiography recounts his life story from...

The Back of Beyond - Travels with Benjamin is a poignant and introspective novel about a man's journey to find fulfillment after the loss of his wife. With his eight-year-old son in tow, he embarks...

The Secret Sunshine Project by Benjamin Dean is a heartwarming story about kindness, courage and love in all its forms. When Bea's family visits London Pride, they have an unforgettable day out, but...

Walter Benjamin's groundbreaking work challenges traditional views of art as fixed and unchanging objects. In "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction", Benjamin argues that technology...

Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography is a landmark work of memoir that offers a unique glimpse into the life of one of America's most influential figures. Written between 1771 and 1790, this...

A conversation between four influential Jewish thinkers of the 20th century is presented in this unique dialogue. Carl Djerassi brings together Benjamin, Adorno, Scholem, and Schönberg to discuss...

Jesus Nazarenus Rex Iudeorum, as inscribed upon the cross, translates to "Jesus the Nazarene Ruler of the Judeans". This phrase, attributed to Pontius Pilate, has been subject to various...

Withnail & I: From Cult to Classic is a comprehensive exploration of the creation and lasting impact of the iconic film. This in-depth book features interviews with the surviving cast members,...

British composer and pianist Benjamin Britten is widely regarded as a pivotal figure in mid-twentieth-century Britain. This comprehensive volume explores the contexts that shaped his multifaceted...

Walter Benjamin: The Story of a Friendship is a deeply personal and introspective memoir that explores the complex and often fraught relationship between its author, Gershom Scholem, and his close...

The Five Dialogues by Plato presents a collection of philosophical conversations that explore fundamental questions about laws, human virtue, and the nature of the gods. Written in the style of...

Benjamin Britten was a composer of immense talent and complexity. Born in Lowestoft, Suffolk in 1913, he grew up surrounded by music, with his mother being an amateur musician. After studying at the...

Wolverine Vol. 6 by Benjamin Percy is a gripping addition to the Wolverine series, exploring the complex relationships within the X-Men community. As tensions rise and allegiances are tested, Henry...

Wolverine Vol. 3 by Benjamin Percy is a pivotal installment in the ongoing story of Logan's future. As Krakoa's best weapon, Wolverine is often deployed by Hank McCoy to tackle specific objectives,...

Benjamin Britten was Britain's greatest twentieth-century composer, who broke decisively with figures such as Elgar and Vaughan Williams and recreated English music in a fresh, modern, European form...

The Hampton Album is a significant work by Frances Benjamin Johnston, one of the earliest female photojournalists in the United States. Commissioned in 1899 to photograph the Hampton Institute, this...

Jordan Ortiz comes out to his family and everyone else, and it's more positive than he expected. However, being openly gay at school doesn't lead to an easy social life or romantic relationships for...

A Study Guide for Benjamin Zephaniah's "Refugee Boy" provides a comprehensive resource for literature students. This concise guide includes a plot summary, character analysis, author biography, study...

Benjamin Orr was the co-founder, co-lead singer, and bassist for the platinum-selling rock band The Cars. With an incredible voice, diverse musical talent, and rare stage presence, Orr possessed an...

Benjamin Franklin's scientific legacy is often overshadowed by his political achievements. This biography sets out to rectify this imbalance, offering a fresh perspective on the life and work of one...

Benjamin Orr was the co-founder, co-lead singer, and bassist for the platinum-selling rock band The Cars. With an incredible voice, diverse musical talent, and rare stage presence, Orr balanced his...

Ben's Revolution tells the gripping story of Benjamin Russell, a young boy caught up in the start of the Revolutionary War. Based on an episode from Nathaniel Philbrick's New York Times bestseller...

Benjamin Zephaniah's autobiography is a unique blend of poetry and storytelling that offers a glimpse into his life growing up in a house of seven children. Accompanied by artwork from acclaimed...

X-Force Vol. 7 by Benjamin Percy is a gripping addition to this popular series. A new era for X-Force means new members, and Laura Kinney and Piotr Rasputin join the team. However, one of them...

Benjamin Henry Latrobe was an English architect who made a lasting impact on the built landscape of America. His designs can be seen in iconic structures such as the US Capitol building, the White...

The Life and Times of Benjamin Armstrong (1817-1890) by Susanna Wade Martins is an engaging account of a nineteenth-century priest's life. Revd Benjamin Armstrong, vicar of East Dereham, Norfolk,...