This work is a published record of Spectrum:the Lockwood Thompson dialogues, two public programs presented in 2007 by the Cleveland Public Library in partnership with Cleveland Public Art. Spectrum is a program of public conversations focusing on issues that impact visual and popular culture. Dialogue one, held May 18, 2007, was moderated by Michael Kimmelman with Art Spiegelman. Dialogue two, also moderated by Michael Kimmelman, was held December 13, 2007 with Dave Eggars. The programs explored how words and images have played a crucial role in storytelling and visual communication. The published volume is 93 pages, with color illustrations. It includes biographies of Lockwood Thompson and of the three participants. The book was edited by Corrie Slawson and designed by Rini + Uva LLC.