<p>Already, Demuth is a legend. Funny how a man can disappear&hellip;. There is left only the smoke, the souvenir&mdash;the essence, I suppose you could call it.&rdquo; &nbsp;-- Marcel Duchamp, January 21, 1956</p><p>In 1922, William Carlos Williams reimagined what a book of poetry could be when he published <em>Spring and All</em>, dedicated to his friend Charles Demuth. <em><u>Smoke and Souvenirs</u></em> by David T. Shoemaker reimagines what a biography can be.&nbsp; Combining poetry and essays, Mr. Shoemaker reveals little details that unlock the inner life of the man behind the Demuth legend.&nbsp; More than just a biography, the book is a celebration of the power of friendship to inspire, challenge, encourage, and support one other to become the best versions of ourselves.</p><p>A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book supports the Demuth Museum and their mission of &ldquo;developing awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the artwork and legacy of Charles Demuth, renowned American modernist painter, and his family&#39;s contributions to the Lancaster community.</p>