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I'm obsessed with this Instagram series of popular books redesigned

I'm obsessed with this Instagram series of popular books redesigned "for men."

By Emily Temple | September 28, 2021

Where Intimacy Meets Tactility: Artists and Publishers on the Nature of the Photobook

Where Intimacy Meets Tactility: Artists and Publishers on the Nature of the Photobook

W. Scott Olsen Speaks to Tomasz Trzebiatowski, Joel Meyerowitz, Elysa Voshell, Olga Karlovac, and Phil Penman

By W. Scott Olsen | September 23, 2021

This new vending machine will provide New Yorkers with short stories on the go.

This new vending machine will provide New Yorkers with short stories on the go.

By Vanessa Willoughby | September 22, 2021

Peek inside Waseda University’s brand new Haruki Murakami library.

Peek inside Waseda University’s brand new Haruki Murakami library.

By Walker Caplan | September 22, 2021

Haruki Murakami makes friends with Americans by wearing his “I Put Ketchup On My Ketchup” shirt.

Haruki Murakami makes friends with Americans by wearing his “I Put Ketchup On My Ketchup” shirt.

By Walker Caplan | September 21, 2021

What If My Book’s Cover Design Misrepresents Its Content?

What If My Book’s Cover Design Misrepresents Its Content?

Saumya Roy on Poverty Porn and the Optical Echo of Book Jackets

By Saumya Roy | September 21, 2021

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An Illustrated Collection of Very Honest Book Covers

By Michael Dumontier and Neil Farber | September 21, 2021

Tragic Architecture: A History of the World Trade Center and the Unluckiest Architect You’ve Never Heard Of

By Open Source | September 17, 2021

Announcing the winners of the 2021 Whiting Literary Magazine Prizes.

By Walker Caplan | September 9, 2021

21 of the most unusual novelty bookshelves you can buy.

21 of the most unusual novelty bookshelves you can buy.

By Emily Temple | September 1, 2021

I’m desperate to visit this tiny “bookworm cabin” in the woods.

I’m desperate to visit this tiny “bookworm cabin” in the woods.

By Walker Caplan | August 30, 2021

The 12 Best Book Covers of August

The 12 Best Book Covers of August

Flames, etc.

By Emily Temple | August 30, 2021

Why is Yves Saint Laurent’s “Sardine Dress” So Compelling?

Why is Yves Saint Laurent’s “Sardine Dress” So Compelling?

Alison Hawthorne Deming on the Art and Inspiration of an Iconic Dress

By Alison Hawthorne Deming | August 25, 2021

An Unofficial Ranking of Publishing Colophons

An Unofficial Ranking of Publishing Colophons

Dylan Brown on the Fishes, Kangaroos, and Borzois
That Adorn Our Books

By Dylan Brown | August 24, 2021

This new children’s literature museum is inspired by <em>Kiki’s Delivery Service</em>.

This new children’s literature museum is inspired by Kiki’s Delivery Service.

By Walker Caplan | August 20, 2021

Exclusive cover reveal: Richie Hofmann's <em>A Hundred Lovers</em>.

Exclusive cover reveal: Richie Hofmann's A Hundred Lovers.

By Literary Hub | August 19, 2021

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