May 1, 2014, Filed Under: Authors, Books + ManuscriptsIain Sinclair traces steps of literary heroes of the Beat Generation in new book Writer, documentarian, and Londoner Iain Sinclair, whose archive resides at the Ransom Center, has written a new book, American Smoke: Journeys to the End of the Light. Sinclair visited The University of Texas at Austin in 2010 while preparing for his previous project, Ghost Milk: Recent Adventures Among the Future… read more
April 30, 2014, Filed Under: Authors, Books + Manuscripts, Cataloging, Research + TeachingT. C. Boyle papers, now open for research, show his passion for literature and literacy In a contribution to George magazine titled “If I Were President,” T. C. Boyle states that as President of the United States, he would establish a litocracy, fight to change the illiteracy that has America in its grip, and replace currency with books. Although Boyle has not achieved the presidency,… read more
April 29, 2014, Filed Under: Authors, Books + Manuscripts, Exhibitions + EventsShakespeare scholar explores the Bard’s role in American culture James Shapiro, Larry Miller Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University, discusses Shakespeare in America at 7 p.m. this Thursday, May 1, at the Harry Ransom Center. A reception and book signing follow, and books will be available for sale. Shapiro’s newest work, Shakespeare in America: An… read more
