Funny Fairfield
by Rand Richards Cooper ’80
A quietly rapturous book evokes the cartoonist—and father—behind Prince Valiant.
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.
Songs Not Papers
by Simone Solondz
A history major leaves Amherst to pursue electronic dance music full-time.
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.
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.
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.