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The 14 Best Book Covers of August

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Secrecy, Leverage, and Power: The Art World’s Economy of Truth

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Flashes of Brilliance: The 19th-Century Innovations That Shaped Modern Photography

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How Houston’s Third Ward Became a Hub of Black Art, Culture, and Opportunity

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