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Cadmus

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Cadmus in Greek legend, son of Agenor and founder of Thebes . Misfortune followed his family because he killed the sacred dragon that guarded the spring of Ares. Athena told him to sow the dragon's teeth, and from these sprang the Sparti [sown men], ancestors of the noble families of Thebes. Cadmus married Harmonia, daughter of Ares and Aphrodite. At their wedding he presented her with a sacred robe and necklace, made by Hephaestus, which later brought misfortune to their possessors (see Amphiaraüs ; Alcmaeon ). They had four daughters—Ino, Semele, Autonoe, and Agave. In... Read more
Cadmus
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia ...founder of Thebes . When Zeus carried off Europa, Cadmus was sent to find her. The Delphic oracle ordered him...Aphrodite , and their five children included Semele . Cadmus was said to have brought the alphabet to Greece. Cadmus Cadmus Cadmus Read more
Paul Cadmus
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...style sometimes dubbed magic realism. Cadmus first came to wide public attention when...Thereafter, crowds flocked to his exhibitions. Cadmus became known for lively group scenes...the Seven Deadly Sins series (1945-49). Cadmus also designed sets and costumes for the... Read more

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What's behind those glittering surfaces?(Paul Cadmus: The Male Nude)(Book Review)
Magazine article from: The Gay & Lesbian Review Worldwide; 9/1/2003; ; 700+ words ; Paul Cadmus: The Male Nude by Justin Spring Universe Publishing 176 pages, $49.95 PAUL CADMUS (1904-1999) catapulted to fame in 1934 at the...American cultural map. In the years that followed, Cadmus would paint a series of satirical works--Greenwich... Read more
Paul Cadmus: artist-humanist.
Newspaper article from: Free Inquiry; 6/22/1996; ; 700+ words ; Paul Cadmus is the egg-tempera man. If you have seen...stroke is made it is difficult to change. Cadmus is also a mild but fiercely independent...once again. I don't suppose I realized, Cadmus explained, how important it was going to... Read more
Obituary: Paul Cadmus
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 2/4/2000; ; 700+ words ; PAUL CADMUS became an overnight celebrity in 1934...hussies and an evidently homosexual admirer. Cadmus created a print from the painting as soon...have a sweet time eating copper." Other Cadmus canvases, such as Sailors and Floozies... Read more
Profile: Artist Paul Cadmus
Transcript from: Weekend Edition - Saturday (NPR); 12/18/1999; ; 700+ words ; 00-00-0000 Profile: Artist Paul Cadmus Host: SCOTT SIMON Time: 12:00 Noon-1:00...specific to our time alone. The painter Paul Cadmus died at his home in Connecticut just shy of his 95th birthday. Mr. Cadmus took his technique from the Italian Renaissance... Read more
Richmond, Va.-Based Printing Company Cadmus Buys Major Rival.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 4/1/1999; ; 563 words ; ...Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 2 -- Cadmus Communications Corp., which has been remaking...expand its commercial publishing business. Cadmus, a Richmond printing company that has...about $165 million. The deal strengthens Cadmus' position in one of its oldest business... Read more
Drop in Cadmus' Stock May Put Obstacles in Acquisition Path
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 11/2/1987; ; 700+ words ; On Oct. 2, a share of stock in Cadmus Communications Corp. was worth $23.50...loss of almost 30 percent. A perplexed Cadmus stockholder might be forgiven for wondering...companies with good futures. In the case of Cadmus, the most obvious fact is that it was... Read more
Cadmus debuts JOURNALS.At-HOME, teams with UnCover Co. for document delivery. (Cadmus Digital Solutions)
Magazine article from: Information Today; 1/1/1996; 609 words ; Cadmus Digital Solutions (CDS) has established JOURNALS.At-HOME...researchers, scholars, librarians, and teachers, according to Cadmus. JOURNALS.At-HOME offers an evolutionary approach whereby...advertisers can all be met, said Frederick Bowes, president, Cadmus Digital Solutions, and creator of ... Read more
Cadmus plans $15M expansion
Newspaper article from: Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA; 8/16/2005; ; 700+ words ; ...county printing operations owned by Cadmus Communications will be consolidated this fall, eliminating 90 jobs, Cadmus announced today. The printing division...Township, to boost efficiency, said Cadmus. To make room for work now being done... Read more
Cadmus explains acquisition deal
Newspaper article from: The Press; 3/23/2005; ; 367 words ; Eftpos firm Cadmus Technology has commented on a series of deals...sharp fall in its share price. Last week, Cadmus announced a deal to acquire 49 per cent of Product Rentals, in exchange for Cadmus shares worth just over $1 million, with an... Read more
Cadmus Builds Marketing Muscle With Buy of Mack Printing Group.
Magazine article from: Printing News; 5/17/1999; ; 700+ words ; Richmond, Va.-based Cadmus Communications Corp., one of the country...Easton, Pa., and its subsidiaries, to Cadmus and its divisions will create a combined...officials, the purchase of Mack continues Cadmus's strategy of improving its position... Read more

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Free Article The reluctant hero.(gay rights activism of artist Paul Cadmus; exhibit of works at the National Academy of Design, New York, NY)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine); 8/17/1999
Free Article A genius and a gentleman.(painter Paul Cadmus)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
Magazine article from: The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine); 2/1/2000
Free Article CADMUS UNVEILS INTERACTIVE MULTI-MEDIA PUBLICATIONS.
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