Critical theory, "features writing in a range of styles and perspectives by some of the world''s leading authors. It includes commentaries by National Book Critics Circle Award winner Amy Gerstler, MacArthur Fellow Lewis Hyde, chef Maricel Presilla, NPR All Things Considered humorist Bob Morris, and MAM Assistant Director for Special Projects/Curator Lorie Mertes among others." -- publisher''s statement. Artists include Antoni Miralda, Nancy Rubins, Liisa Roberts, Steven Pippin, Jim Hodges, Willie Cole, Alexis Smith and William Wegman.