Painted Turtle
Named after Michigan’s state reptile, Painted Turtle publishes books on regional topics of cultural and historical interest for a general readership.
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Brewed in Michigan: The New Golden Age of Brewing in the Great Beer State is William Rapai’s "Ode on a Grecian Urn"—a discussion of art and art’s audience. The art in this case is beer. Craft beer. Michigan craft beer, to be exact. Like the Great Lakes and the automobile, beer has become a part of Michigan’s identity. In 2016, Michigan ranked fifth in the number of craft breweries in the nation and tenth in the nation in craft beer production. Brewed in Michigan is a book for beer enthusiasts and for people who want a better understanding of what makes Michigan beer special. Cheers!
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Scratching the Surface
Adventures in Storytelling
The inspiring story of one of Detroit’s most creative and prolific storytellers.
Paperback
ISBN: 9780814344743
eBOOK
ISBN: 9780814344750

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That They Lived
African Americans Who Changed the World
Biographies on African Americans who will inspire today’s youth.
Paperback
ISBN: 9780814347546
eBOOK
ISBN: 9780814347553

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When Lions Were Kings
The Detroit Lions and the Fabulous Fifties
An in-depth look at one of the most storied dynasties in Detroit sports history.
Hardback
ISBN: 9780814334270
eBOOK
ISBN: 9780814334287

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Northern Harvest
Twenty Michigan Women in Food and Farming
Pays tribute to the women behind the local, sustainable, and quality foods of northwestern Michigan.
Paperback
ISBN: 9780814347133
eBOOK
ISBN: 9780814347140

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The Queen Next Door
Aretha Franklin, An Intimate Portrait
Reflections on the life of Aretha Franklin captured in exclusive photographs by her friend, photojournalist Linda Solomon.
Hardback
ISBN: 9780814347287
eBOOK
ISBN: 9780814347294

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Guardians of Detroit
Architectural Sculpture in the Motor City
Building-by-building pictorial and historical survey of the remarkable collection of architectural sculpture found in Detroit.
Hardback
ISBN: 9780814345702
eBOOK
ISBN: 9780814345719
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30 Detroit Artists
Thirty illustrated essays highlighting a variety of Detroit artists.
Paperback
ISBN: 9780814345870

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The Faygo Book
The story behind Faygo, a Detroit soft drink company since 1907.
Paperback
ISBN: 9780814345856
eBOOK
ISBN: 9780814345863
Alexander Girard, Architect
Creating Midcentury Modern Masterpieces
Showcases the bold, innovative, and colorful architectural designs of Alexander Girard.
Hardback
ISBN: 9780814343654
eBOOK
ISBN: 9780814343661

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Building the Modern World
Albert Kahn in Detroit
A photographically rich biography of protean architect Albert Kahn.
Hardback
ISBN: 9780814340356
eBOOK
ISBN: 9780814340363

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Canvas Detroit
A compelling look at the contemporary art and artists that are transforming Detroit’s physical landscape.
Paperback
ISBN: 9780814344620
eBOOK
ISBN: 9780814338803

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Brewed in Michigan
The New Golden Age of Brewing in the Great Beer State
A celebration of Michigan craft beer.
Paperback
ISBN: 9780814342107
eBOOK
ISBN: 9780814342114

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Greetings from Detroit
Historic Postcards from the Motor City
A pictorial history of Detroit through postcards.
Paperback
ISBN: 9780814344118
eBOOK
ISBN: 9780814344125
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30 Detroit Artists
Thirty illustrated essays highlighting a variety of Detroit artists.
Paperback
ISBN: 9780814344156

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Detroit 1967
Origins, Impacts, Legacies
Examines relationships between black and white Detroit residents through the lens of 1967, fifty years later.
Hardback
ISBN: 9780814343036
eBOOK
ISBN: 9780814343043

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Heaven Was Detroit
From Jazz to Hip-Hop and Beyond
A comprehensive collection of essays on the long history of Detroit music by some of America’s best-known music writers.
Paperback
ISBN: 9780814341223
eBOOK
ISBN: 9780814341230

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The Detroit Public Library
An American Classic
A photographic tour of the Detroit Public Library’s rich art and architectural history.
Hardback
ISBN: 9780814342329
eBOOK
ISBN: 9780814342336

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Saving Arcadia
A Story of Conservation and Community in the Great Lakes
A David and Goliath conservation story set on Lake Michigan.
Paperback
ISBN: 9780814342046
eBOOK
ISBN: 9780814342053

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The Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Grace, Grit, and Glory
The first history of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to describe and document its origins in 1887 to the present day, relating its changing fortunes in light of the economic, demographic, and cultural history of the city of Detroit.
Hardback
ISBN: 9780814331361
eBOOK
ISBN: 9780814340622
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30 Detroit Artists
Thirty illustrated essays highlighting a variety of best-loved and little-known Detroit artists.
Paperback
ISBN: 9780814342275