John Berryman was renowned as a teacher at the University of Minnesota, but he also won the Pulitzer for 77 Dream Songs, and his influence as a poet nationally and even internationally was enormous. On February 17 a group of John Berryman enthusiasts will gather to celebrate the poet's writings and teaching with readings of … Continue reading Remembering John Berryman
Books for Cooks–M&Q at the Food & Wine Experience
Magers & Quinn is pleased to be the official bookseller for the 17th annual Minnesota Monthly Food & Wine Experience. We'll be at Target Field on March 5 and 6--along with some of the Twin Cities top restaurants, brewers, and wineries.Sample fine wines, specialty beers, and gourmet cuisine in the warmth and comfort of Target … Continue reading Books for Cooks–M&Q at the Food & Wine Experience
Poetic Meter for Your Feet
Via the invaluable Boing Boing comes word of the perfect project for a winter's night. Sanguine Gryphon's knitting pattern lets you make a pair of socks bearing the first lines of the oldest known copy of Beowolf, so your feet can be both warm and cool all winter long. Details are here.--David E
Musings from Magers and Quinn 