Joseph W. Reed is an emeritus professor of film and American studies. In the 1970s, he turned to printmaking and painting, producing work known for its sobriety and meticulous attention to historical detail. His thematic series, such as "Chief Executives Underwater" and "First Ladies In Space," explore unexpected juxtapositions and offer ironic perspectives on American history and culture. Across his artistic output and academic publications, Reed delves into the nuances of American identity and its representation in various art forms.
A darkly humorous look at etiquetteIn hyperbolic fashion, the preface to this volume reads, "There are times in the lives of us all in which we are at a loss for words. This volume attempts a partial solution." What follows are thirty things perhaps we shouldn't say, but find ourselves saying anyway. The book is pointedly funny.
Death of a Poet is rhyming couplets meet etched illustrations in this whimsically dark chapbook about poets and their deaths. Dog Truths includes absurd graphs, charts, and diagrams that tell the truth about dogs-their size, attitude, and likeability is laid bare for all to read and enjoy.