American aviators Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh are most recognized for the unprecedented and record-making intercontinental flights they braved in the early 20th century. The life of adventure and tragedy they shared inspired both Charles and Anne to publish a number of books including detailed autobiographical accounts of their travels and, in their later years, novelsContinue reading “The Literary Lives of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh”
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The Story of Dr. Seuss
American children’s author and illustrator Theodore Seuss Geisel produced some of the most popular children’s books of all time under the pen name Dr. Seuss. Although most recognized for his vivid and original drawing style, Geisel’s works also carried a complexity that went beyond the function of entertaining children; many of his works had anContinue reading “The Story of Dr. Seuss”
The Works of Zora Neale Hurston
Best known for her raw and vivid portrayal of the racial struggles that defined the American south of the early 20th century, African-American novelist Zora Neale Hurston’s work now holds a unique place in the canon of American literature, despite the fact that much of her work went unrecognized during her lifetime. Born one ofContinue reading “The Works of Zora Neale Hurston”
In The News – The Raptis Rare Books Collection is a Palm Beach Bibliophile’s Dream
Raptis Rare Books was recently featured in Palm Beach Illustrated Magazine. View the full article here. The Raptis Rare Books Collection is a Palm Beach Bibliophile’s Dream by Mary Murray The ultimate library for Palm Beach bibliophiles has set up shop on Worth Avenue. Matthew Raptis started his company, Raptis Rare Books, 16 years ago with theContinue reading “In The News – The Raptis Rare Books Collection is a Palm Beach Bibliophile’s Dream”
Allen Ginsberg and the Beat Generation.
The Post-War American literary movement, the Beat Generation, was born in the “Harlem of the West”, or, the Fillmore District of San Francisco, a rich and diverse arts district where rent was inexpensive and there was no lack of culture; the young, hip and artistic communed at gritty jazz clubs, informal poetry readings, and bohemianContinue reading “Allen Ginsberg and the Beat Generation.”
The Life and Lessons of Henry Hazlitt
Considered among the leading economic thinkers of the twentieth century, American financial journalist and writer Henry Stuart Hazlitt is perhaps best known for introducing the ideas of the Austrian School of economics to American thought. Through both his prolific literary career and editorial reviews of the revolutionary works of leading economists including Ludwig Von Mises and F.A. Hayek,Continue reading “The Life and Lessons of Henry Hazlitt”
Women Authors of Young Adult Speculative and Science Fiction – Part II
This week we invite you to continue exploring the works of the women who define contemporary young adult speculative and science fiction, a topic we began to discuss in Women Authors of Young Adult Speculative and Science Fiction – Part I. With novels topping the New York Times Best Seller list for months at aContinue reading “Women Authors of Young Adult Speculative and Science Fiction – Part II”
The Life and Works of Albert Einstein
Perhaps best known for the development of his mass–energy equivalence formula, E = mc2, German born theoretical physicist, Albert Einstein’s surname has practically become synonymous with the term ‘genius’ in modern popular culture. Einstein received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1921 for his “services to theoretical physics” which included his development of the general theoryContinue reading “The Life and Works of Albert Einstein”
In the News – Martin Luther King Jr., in his own words
From the Sun Sentinel, By Johhny Diaz: Before Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his speech to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in South Carolina on Nov. 14, 1966, he scribbled some notes in the margins of a typewritten outline. That annotated outline is on display at Raptis Rare Books in Palm Beach. "It's aContinue reading “In the News – Martin Luther King Jr., in his own words”
The John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy Winter White House
The coastal Kennedy estate on North Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach, Florida served as the “Winter White House” throughout the John F. Kennedy administration from 1961-1963. Sworn in as president on January 20, 1961, 41-year-old John F. Kennedy became the youngest person to be elected president in American history; 31-year-old Jacqueline Kennedy became the third youngest First Lady. AsContinue reading “The John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy Winter White House”