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The Rarest Publication: Joyce reading John F. Taylor’s speech from the “Aeolus” episode of Ulysses
This is one of only two surviving recordings of James Joyce’s voice — a fiery passage from the “Aeolus” episode of Ulysses , in which...

The Visual and Literary Connection of Man Ray and James Joyce
Man Ray, the pioneering American visual artist known for his avant-garde photography and Dadaist creations, had a fascinating and often...

Langston Hughes, The Harlem Renaissance and James Joyce's Ulysses
Langston Hughes, the iconic figure of the Harlem Renaissance, may not seem an obvious counterpart to James Joyce, the Irish modernist...

Adrienne Monnier, La Maison des Amis des Livres and Ulysses
Adrienne Monnier, a luminary in the Parisian literary scene, played a vital role in the publication and promotion of James Joyce’s...

Kindred Spirits: Romanian Sculptor Constantin Brancusi and James Joyce
Constantin Brancusi, the Romanian sculptor known for his abstract and minimalist style, may not be the first figure associated with James...

American Poet William Carlos Williams and James Joyce's Ulysses
William Carlos Williams, one of America’s most influential poets, is often celebrated for his crisp, imagist poetry that sought to...

Volta Cinematograph: Joyce’s Venture into Cinema and how it influenced his Narrative Techniques in Ulysses
Founded by James Joyce, when he was only 27 years old, the Volta Cinematograph Theatre, Ireland's first dedicated cinema, holds a unique...


We have faithfully recreated the original breathtaking galley proofs of James Joyce’s Ulysses
Following extensive research and development in collaboration with Harvard University and the UMPRUM school of art and design in Prague,...

ON THIS DAY, December 6th, in the year 1933, the U.S. ban on Ulysses was overturned
James Joyce's Ulysses is a significant milestone in literary history, both for its impact on censorship laws and for propelling Joyce to...

The Critical Engagement and Intellectual Exchange of Percy Wyndham Lewis with James Joyce
Percy Wyndham Lewis, a multifaceted figure in the modernist movement, left an indelible mark on the literary and artistic landscape of...

In the Particular is Contained the Universal
We wanted to wrap Ulysses in paper, and tie with string or twine, staying true to how books used to be packaged for postage. I hadn't...

Jane Heap, The Little Review and Ulysses
Jane Heap, a prominent figure in the modernist movement, played a critical role in the controversial publication of James Joyce's Ulysses...

The Profound and Complex Relationship Between Samuel Beckett and James Joyce
Samuel Beckett, literary giant and Nobel laureate, had a profound and complex relationship with James Joyce, the author of Ulysses ....

Varahagiri Venkata Giri: Indian Politician and Activist, Fourth President of India
Varahagiri Venkata Giri, known as V.V. Giri, holds a prominent place in Indian history as the fourth President of India, serving from...

First Edition of Ulysses sells for $460,500 at Christie’s in New York
James Joyce’s Ulysses first edition copies have become prized items in the world of rare book auctions, fetching remarkable prices and...

The Influence of Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen on James Joyce and Ulysses
Henrik Ibsen, the pioneering Norwegian playwright, may not immediately come to mind when thinking about James Joyce and his...

James Joyce, Clongowes Wood College and our Family Connection
James Joyce's education at Clongowes Wood College , a prestigious Jesuit boarding school in County Kildare, Ireland, from 1888 to 1891,...

Grounding the Sprawling Narrative of Ulysses into a Tangible Reality
James Joyce's Ulysses is a masterpiece not only of modernist literature but also of geographical fidelity. The novel's setting is...

Bill Owens: Photographer, Author, Brewer & Distiller
This iconic photograph from the Altamont music festival jumped out at me whilst visiting Kunsthalle Praha earlier this year. I found it...

T.S. Eliot and James Joyce: A Loyal Friendship of Literary Giants
T.S. Eliot and James Joyce shared a friendship that was marked by mutual respect, intellectual camaraderie, and a shared vision for...
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