Jed Perl, author portrait
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Jed Perl

JED PERL is the author of the two-volume biography of Alexander Calder. For twenty years, he was the art critic of The New Republic. His previous books include Magicians & Charlatans, Antoine's Alphabet, and New Art City. He lives in New York City.
Authority and Freedom
Calder: The Conquest of Space
Calder: The Conquest of Time
Antoine's Alphabet
New Art City

Books

Authority and Freedom
Calder: The Conquest of Space
Calder: The Conquest of Time
Antoine's Alphabet
New Art City

Books for Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we are sharing books by women who have shaped history and have fought for their communities. Our list includes books about women who fought for racial justice, abortion rights, equality in the workplace, and ranges in topics from women in politics and prominent women in history to

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