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The Agony of Waiting for a Text, Illustrated

The Agony of Waiting for a Text, Illustrated

A Vignette From a New Book by the Author of Blue is the Warmest Color

By Julie Maroh | November 16, 2017

9 Animals (And Unseen Gods) as Drawn by Dave Eggers

9 Animals (And Unseen Gods) as Drawn by Dave Eggers

"I can’t disguise the fact that I enjoy making these pictures"

By Dave Eggers | November 9, 2017

Secrets of the Book Designer: Creating Something From Nothing

Secrets of the Book Designer: Creating Something From Nothing

Ben Denzer on Making His Way Out of the Blank Page

By Ben Denzer | November 2, 2017

Literary Witches, From Angela Carter to Zora Neale Hurston

Literary Witches, From Angela Carter to Zora Neale Hurston

Celebrating the Radical Creativity of Five Beloved Writers

By Taisia Kitaiskia and Katy Horan | October 31, 2017

On Horror, Heavy Metal, and Why We Love to Be Scared

On Horror, Heavy Metal, and Why We Love to Be Scared

Metallica Guitarist Kirk Hammett May be the World's Biggest Horror Fan

By Steve Almond | October 31, 2017

33 Joan Didion Book Covers, Ranked

33 Joan Didion Book Covers, Ranked

The List You Never Knew You Always Needed

By Emily Temple | October 27, 2017

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The Secret Literary History of Some of Your Favorite Colors

By Kassia St. Clair | October 27, 2017

The Dreams of Helga Goebbels: From Ulli Lust's New Graphic Novel

By Ulli Lust | October 27, 2017

See It Here First: The Cover for Alexander Chee’s New Essay Collection

By Literary Hub | October 24, 2017

War, Censorship and Friendship: A Tale Told Through Old Propaganda

War, Censorship and Friendship: A Tale Told Through Old Propaganda

An Excerpt From Anouck Durand's Award-Winning Photo Novel

By Anouck Durand | October 23, 2017

The Definitive Way to Organize Your Books: An Illustrated Guide

The Definitive Way to Organize Your Books: An Illustrated Guide

Let Tom Gauld Sort Out Your Reading LIfe

By Tom Gauld | October 18, 2017

On Creating a New Imprint's First Ever Cover: Jenny Zhang's <em>Sour Heart</em>

On Creating a New Imprint's First Ever Cover: Jenny Zhang's Sour Heart

Secrets of the Book Designer: Rachel Ake Starts Things Off for Lenny

By Rachel Ake | October 10, 2017

40 of the Creepiest Book Covers of All Time

40 of the Creepiest Book Covers of All Time

Open if You Dare

By Emily Temple | October 6, 2017

When Your Favorite Writer Does <em>Not</em> Like Your Initial Cover Designs

When Your Favorite Writer Does Not Like Your Initial Cover Designs

Na Kim on Designing a Cover for Jeffrey Eugenides's Fresh Complaint

By Na Kim | September 11, 2017

17 Living Writers Currently Immortalized on Stamps

17 Living Writers Currently Immortalized on Stamps

Send Your Mail with Alice Munro and Toni Morrison

By Emily Temple | August 25, 2017

Secrets of the Book Designer: Collaboration is Key

Secrets of the Book Designer: Collaboration is Key

Joanne O'Neill on Designing the Cover for Sunshine State

By Joanne O'Neill | August 2, 2017

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