Bernd Brunner is a freelance writer who often explores the intersection of cultural history and the history of science in his writings. He divides his time between Istanbul, Turkey, and Berlin, Germany.
“An ideal stocking stuffer.” —Newsday
*Newsday*
"Superb non-fiction books. ... They are archives unto themselves. A
repository for dreams, visions, and fears."—Die Zeit
*Die Zeit*
“Mr. Brunner meanders pleasantly through the many manifestations of
the tradition over the centuries: trees hung with baked goods and
fruits; trees hung with toys and ornaments; grand trees standing in
the stately homes of the bourgeoisie; scrubby little pines dangling
from the rafters of peasant huts; the Rockefeller Center tree; the
Charlie Brown tree.” —Eric Felten, The Wall Street Journal
*The Wall Street Journal*
“A short and entertaining new history.” —Michael
Tortorello, The New York Times’ “Home” section
*The New York Times*
House Beautiful included the book in its "Best Books of 2012"
piece, under the "If You're Feeling Nostalgic" category
*House Beautiful*
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