Mies van der Rohe influences modern architecture
On this day in 1886 the German / American architect Mies van der Rohe was born. One of the founders of modernistic architecture together with... Read More
Gregory Corso’s admiration for Shelley
On this day in 1930 American poet Gregory Corso was born. He was a member of the Beat Generation and a particular friend of Allen... Read More
Billy Collins, America’s favourite poet
On this day in 1941 American Poet Laureate Billy Collins was born. Called ‘America’s favourite poet’ he has several best-selling volumes to his name. His... Read More
Sir Arthur C Clarke thinks ahead of his time
On this day in 2008 British science fiction writer Sir Arthur C. Clarke died aged 90. A prolific writer, he is most famous for the... Read More
Jack Kerouac, writer on a roll
On this day in 1951 American author Jack Kerouac was preparing to write his defining novel On the Road. The manuscript was to be typed... Read More
Sylvia Beach – brave bookseller and publisher
On this day in 1887 Sylvia Beach, the American publisher and bookseller, was born. Sylvia grew up in Baltimore, Maryland but came to Paris in... Read More
Irving Layton’s ground-breaking male chauvinism
On this day in 1912 the Canadian poet Irving Layton was born. He is known for his combative ‘tell it like it is’ style that... Read More