Special Exhibits on Walker Percy & His Work
Entertaining Interactive Presentations on and about Walker Percy
The Project's special exhibits present a unique approach toward Percy's persona, his writings, and his humor. Select an exhibit below to explore his life and work through these interactive exhibits.
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Interactive Allegorical Portrait
This symbolic portrait uses interactive technology to bring a traditional allegorical portrait to life. Inspired by Walker Percy's book, Lost in the Cosmos: The Last Self Help Book, it's like an interactive game of hide-and-seek. Click on an icon in the portrait to reveal information about that icon. See if you can find them all.
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A Messy Message in the Bottle (Sales Receipt)
When Walker Percy received a messy sales receipt from the Maple Street Book Shop in January 1976, he felt compelled to respond playfully. First, see the receipt, and then click on the link to see the response Percy scribbled messily on the back to the shopkeeper. (Images courtesy
Rhoda K. Faust, Maple Street Book Shop, New Orleans, La.) -
Enjoy this collection of photographs portraying Walker Percy, his life, and his work. You can view photos of Walker Percy (Portraits category), the first-edition dust jackets and foreign editions of his books (Books), and places of importance to him (Places).
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Click on one of Walker Percy's books in this interactive collage and you can read a brief overview of the book. Choose one of his novels or one of his nonfiction books. It's a quick way to learn more about each book so you can pick the next one you wish to read.
"Like many young men in the South, he had trouble ruling out the possible... Southerners have trouble ruling out the possible. What happens to a...man to whom all things seem possible and every course of action open? Nothing of course."
— Walker Percy, The Last Gentleman
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We hope these educational and entertaining exhibits will help to keep Walker Percy's works and thought alive in the public awareness.