Matthew Shaw Knihy

A history of the making and printing of news.

Exploring the French Republican Calendar, this book delves into its origins, innovations, and the socio-political impact it had during the French Revolution. It examines how this calendar aimed to break from traditional timekeeping and reflect revolutionary ideals, reshaping daily life and cultural practices. The narrative highlights the challenges of implementation and the eventual decline of the calendar, offering insights into its significance in the broader context of French history and identity.

The book offers a meditative exploration of the connection between self and space, enriched by striking black and white photographs. Through prose poetry, it delves into themes of nature, time, history, spirituality, myth, and personal growth, celebrating the annual cycle of seasons in a profound and reflective manner.

The year is 1937 and this is the story of David Denby, an eleven-year-old boy from East Yorkshire. As military and diplomatic tensions escalate in Europe, David Denby wins a scholarship to his local grammar school.