You've read the book! Now sniff it!
Article Abstract:
A satire on CD-ROM and audio books is presented, in which hypothetical enhanced versions of nine well-known books are briefly described. The mock enhancements include a scratch-'n'-sniff version of Patrick Suskind's 'Perfume' and an interactive CD-ROM maze game based on Franz Kafka's 'The Castle.'
Publication Name: The New York Times Book Review
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-7806
Year: 1996
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Kisses all around: letters from a not impossible historical archive
Article Abstract:
Humorous letters that responsed to literary historical events are presented. The events include reaction to Salman Rushdie's 'Satanic Verses,' publication of the New-York Weekly Journal by John Peter Zenger, reaction to Emile Zola's 'J'Accuse' and Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses.
Publication Name: The New York Times Book Review
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-7806
Year: 1996
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Yes I said I will take my Prozac yes
Article Abstract:
Much of Western literature may never have been written if modern psychiatric diagnostic standards and drugs had been available. A sample of such works include The Metamophosis, Ulysses, The Republic, and Oedipus Rex.
Publication Name: The New York Times Book Review
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-7806
Year: 1997
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