The Creators: A History of Heroes of the Imagination (147 page)

THE DISCOVERERS

A national bestseller when first published, this vivid, sweeping history of man’s search to know his world and himself is written with “a verve, an audacity and a grasp of every sort of knowledge that is outrageous and wonderful” (Alistair Cooke).

History/0-394-72625-1/$16.00 (Can. $21.00)

HIDDEN HISTORY
Exploring Our Secret Past

A collection of 24 incisive essays that examine rhythms, patterns, and institutions of everyday American life—from intimate portraits of legendary figures to expansive discussions of historical phenomena.

“Highly representative of his awesome scope … eminently readable and provocative.”

—
Washington Post Book World

History/0-679-72223-8/$12.00 (Can. $16.00)

THE IMAGE
A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America
With an Afterword by George F. Will

In this analysis of America’s inundation by illusion, Boorstin introduces the concept of “pseudo-events”—events such as press conferences and presidential debates, which are staged solely in order to be reported—and redefines
celebrity
as “a person who is known for his well-knownness.” The result is an essential resource for anyone who wants to distinguish the manifold deceptions of our culture from its few enduring truths.

“A very informative and entertaining and chastising book.” —
Harper’s

History/0-679-74180-1/$12.00 (Can. $15.00)