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Noteworthy new book releases for February
Collector’s Item
Katharine Kuh, the Art Institute’s illustrious first curator of modern art, tells her fascinating life story in a new memoir, out now, more than a decade after her death.
Why Everybody Loves Naperville
A year older than Chicago, the booming western suburb boasts big-city amenities, small-town charm, good schools, plenty of jobs, and a willingness to tackle its tough problems. Last year Money magazine called Naperville the third-best place to live in the country—but its strongest endorsements come from the folks who live there.
The Annotated: Buckingham Fountain
When it opened to the public in 1927, Buckingham Fountain immediately settled into its place as one of Chicago’s best-known landmarks. Commissioned by the philanthropist Kate Buckingham in memory of her brother Clarence and designed by Edward H. Bennett, a former assistant to Daniel Burnham, the fountain was inspired by the Latona Basin in Louis … Read more
Man of a Thousand Faces
For almost half a century, Marc Hauser has been taking portraits for commercial clients, from Rolling Stone to Arista Records. In this sampling of his work, the subjects are polished yet soulful—and obviously trusting of the man behind the lens. Herein he reveals how he got those shots.
His American Life: A Look at Ira Glass
That sincere, in-the-same-room-with-you voice has proved to be seductive for the listeners of Ira Glass. This American Life, his true-stories show distributed by Public Radio International, recently celebrated its tenth anniversary. Next up are a screenplay and a TV series. Even with a move to New York coming soon, Glass took time out to talk about life, love, work, and how a bad relationship led to a creative breakthrough.
Darkest Hours
Once, Ed Schwartz reigned as the king of Chicago late-night radio, pioneering a show based on intimacy and helping others. But changing tastes and ill health brought him to the point at which he himself needed help
Writers on the Record – Elizabeth Kostova
Photo: Marion Ettlinger Elizabeth Kostova As a child, Elizabeth Kostova reveled in the stories of Dracula spun by her professorial father. After marinating the grimly titillating tales over a few decades, she decided to explore the subject of the legendary fictional vampire (and his real-life medieval prototype, Vlad the Impaler) for her first novel. It … Read more
Winning Season
The victorious White Sox weren’t the only ones to make Chicago proud in 2005.