In the beginning was Logos, the Word, representing both
the imminence of meaning and its source. Every written
word, though, is made up of letters and is dependent on
them. Words have the power to evoke emotion and effect
change, and at the heart of that power is a mystery in the
form of letters.
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July/August 2007 V23N4
Museum stores allow us to "own" a piece of the museum experience. But can they reflect their institutions' sensibilities in an increasingly mercantile role?
July/August 2006 V22N4
The American Museum of Natural History’s fantastic illusions of wilderness and wildlife are powerful allies in the efforts to save our endangered environments.
May/June 2005 V21N3
Replacement joints and prostheses can mimic or even improve upon nature's own design, with high-tech materials and sophisticated manufacturing techniques.
March/April 2005 V21N2
Men are demanding their own beautification products, and cosmetics companies are happy to oblige. Designers have responded with with clean, sans serif typography and sleek, but buff, packaging.