Now for its third edition, more than a quarter-century later, the distinguished critic and arts historian Richard Kostelanetz returns to his favorite subject: the avant-garde in all the arts. Rewriting earlier entries, adding hundreds of new ones, he provides intelligence and information unavailable anywhere else, no less in print than on line, about a wealth of subjects and individuals. "Bringing together a wealth of information on esthetic innovation, [A Dictionary of the Avant-Gardes] will make avant-garde art more accessible to everyone."-"Booklist "Dictionaries are not usually written for cover-to-cover reading; this one is. It is filled with fascinating people and images."-Mark Laiosa, WBAI-FM "Demonstrate[s] a unique subjectivity and distinctive flair without sacrificing quality...."-"Library Journal "A one-of-a-kind source. Nothing approaches the subject with such admirable verve."-"Wilson Library Bulletin