Category Archives: Library Staff Recommendations

Staff from the University of the Arts University Libraries recommend their favorite library materials.

Library staff recommendation: Rudolf Laban: An Extraordinary Life

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Rudolf Laban (1879-1958) was a charismatic, womanizing, creative genius who was instrumental in the development of modern dance as we know it today. Continue reading

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Library staff recommendation: Custom Kicks: Personalized Footwear

A fun book that shows a range of customized footwear designed by 150 artists and illustrators from around the world. Continue reading

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Library staff recommendation: Have You Ever Seen a Smack of Jellyfish?

Many people have heard of a pod of whales, a gaggle of geese, or a herd of yaks, but a parliament of owls? A knot of frogs? Continue reading

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Library staff recommendation: Bag It

This informative and entertaining documentary takes an eye-opening look at the ultra-thin plastic bag and other plastic convenience items and the price we pay for them. Continue reading

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Library staff recommendation: Eva Hesse Drawing

Greenfield Circulation & ILL Assistant Casey Murphy recommends an exhibition catalogue she picks up when in need of a bit of inspiration. Continue reading

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Library staff recommendation: The ACME Novelty Library #19

Chris Ware continues his ongoing comic Rusty Brown, as always standing on the cusp of tragedy, but the smooth and cartooned style helps to the soften the blow. Continue reading

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Library staff recommendation: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers

For anyone who likes movies (and who doesn’t), this is a great starting point for research as well as a fun set to browse. Continue reading

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Library staff recommendation: Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic

Discovering her own sexuality as she matures, Alison Bechdel reflects on her childhood with the knowledge that her father was gay. Continue reading

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Library staff recommendation: Not a Box

To an imaginative bunny, a box is not always just a box. Continue reading

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Library staff recommendation: Cartooning: Philosophy and Practice

Ivan Brunetti gives both the novice and the experienced professional new insights into this popular yet little understood art form. Continue reading

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