Escape Velocity Illustrations by Alexandra Kilburn

Escape Velocity Illustrations by Alexandra KilburnFrom the author of True Grit comes a remarkable collection that reveals another side of Charles Portishis sharp, witty, and deeply observant voice as a journalist and essayist. Escape Velocity gathers the best of Portis's nonfiction alongside short stories and dramatic works, offering readers a panoramic view of Portiss literary range and cultural commentary. In these pages, youll find incisive reportage, essays that capture the quirks of American

graphic design

Kaplan shares his personal sanctuaries in this dazzling celebration of some of the world’s most alluring beaches

and Annie Leibovitz

and even roast marshmallows as spring

A tree that bears fruit only when she whispers a lie to it

James prepares to head off to college as she reflects on the dissolution of her friendship with Kat while

the discovery of bacteria

assembled into a mural that was commissioned for Marvel’s New York City offices

Laura Gehl’s lively rhyming text and Lydia Nichols’s vibrant illustrations make for a festive read

In The Life and Loves of E

this book is both a scholarly resource and a visual feast

What would life be like without the negativity surrounding our bodies