Funny Fairfield
by Rand Richards Cooper ’80
A quietly rapturous book evokes the cartoonist—and father—behind Prince Valiant.
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Screen Talk
by Josh Bell ’02
An LJST major was ahead of the curve in using podcasts to analyze movies and TV. He still is.
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Songs Not Papers
by Simone Solondz
A history major leaves Amherst to pursue electronic dance music full-time.
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Driven Away
by Nicholas Mancusi ’10
A journalist immerses herself in the lives of older Americans forced to live on the road in order to survive the new economy.
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Short Takes
by Katherine Duke ’05
Some summer days, all you need to get by are music, TV, arts and crafts. Other times it takes a little grace, hope, compassion and resilience. Whatever you seek, Amherst authors will help you find it.
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The Speech That Shaped Their Lives
by Naomi Shulman
Their 50th reunion inspired ’64 alumni to make a film about a certain president’s visit to campus. It began airing on public television this month.