June 8, 2012, Filed Under: AuthorsIn Memoriam: Barry Unsworth (1930–2012) British author Barry Unworth, whose archive resides at the Ransom Center, died earlier this week at the age of 81. Unsworth, who is known for such acclaimed novels as Sacred Hunger (1992), Pascali’s Island (1980), and The Ruby in Her Navel (2006), handwrites all of his novels, and the archive… read more
June 7, 2012, Filed Under: AuthorsT. C. Boyle’s recommended books featured in web exhibition The American Writers Museum Foundation has launched the online exhibition Power of the Word: Leaders, Readers and Writers, which invites visitors to join in a discussion of how literary works influence lives. This online exhibition of the American Writers Museum includes writer T. C. Boyle, whose archive was recently acquired by… read more
June 5, 2012, Filed Under: Books + Manuscripts, Exhibitions + EventsIn the Galleries: Anatomy of the King James Bible title page The title page of the 1611 King James Bible is the first title page of an English Bible to feature a depiction of the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Though this Bible is traditionally called the “King James,” the title page does not announce the king’s patronage by featuring… read more
