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Hemingway and Faulkner in twentieth century literature. Frank Lloyd Wright and I.M. Pei in architecture. The romanticism of Andrew Wyeth and the innovation of Andy Warhol. We’re proud to celebrate the accomplishments of Americans in the arts.
The Big Sleep, by Raymond Chandler
“Philip Marlowe here. This book was my first appearance in print. Of course, I’d been solving crimes in L.A. for years when...
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Lawrence Block
This is a very personal choice, because most Americans don’t know who Lawrence Block is. Even among those who are diligent readers,...
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South Pacific, Musical
When James Michener wrote his Pulitzer Prize-winning book Tales of the South Pacific, I can’t imagine he thought it would be turned...
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My Fair Lady, Play and Film
George Bernard Shaw wrote Pygmalion in 1912, but refused to allow it to be converted into a musical during his lifetime. Curmudgeon. So...
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Edward Hopper, Artist
One of the greatest American artists of the twentieth century, Edward Hopper is also one of the least appreciated, at least by the public....
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Stan Lee, Marvel Comics
Stan Lee single-handedly changed the concept of “superhero,” and in so doing changed modern American culture. Lee, who cut his...
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Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck
It’s one of the saddest stories in American literature. Of Mice and Men, a John Steinbeck novella, deals with friendship, race,...
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Washington Monument
George Washington was a good man, a bold leader, and a brave soldier. He was a great Virginian, and he set the precedents that helped our...
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Man of La Mancha
“Let’s make a musical out of a 17th century book called Don Quixote.” (crickets) Well, they did – and Man of La...
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The Dakota, New York City
Yes, it’s where John Lennon lived when he was shot in 1980, and Yoko lives there still. But The Dakota’s history, beauty, and...
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