Ludwig Bemelmans, beloved author of <em>Madeline</em>, once shot a man.

Ludwig Bemelmans, beloved author of Madeline, once shot a man.

By Olivia Rutigliano | March 27, 2020

Raymond Chandler originally wanted Cary Grant to Play Philip Marlowe.

Raymond Chandler originally wanted Cary Grant to Play Philip Marlowe.

By Olivia Rutigliano | March 12, 2020

This 1940s Dutch children's book depicts Hitler as a bug who eventually gets eaten.

This 1940s Dutch children's book depicts Hitler as a bug who eventually gets eaten.

By Olivia Rutigliano | March 11, 2020

Employees at Little, Brown are walking out to protest the publication of Woody Allen's memoir.

Employees at Little, Brown are walking out to protest the publication of Woody Allen's memoir.

By Olivia Rutigliano | March 5, 2020

Charles Dickens really, really hated his fanboy Hans Christian Andersen.

Charles Dickens really, really hated his fanboy Hans Christian Andersen.

By Olivia Rutigliano | March 4, 2020

How Arthur Conan Doyle helped his dying friend finish writing his mystery novel.

How Arthur Conan Doyle helped his dying friend finish writing his mystery novel.

By Olivia Rutigliano | February 28, 2020

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