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A New Compendium of Bizarre and Banal Soviet Stuff
A new book highlights candy wrappers, cigarette packs, radios, vacuums, cars, and other items from the collection of the Moscow Design Museum.
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A Graphic Novel that Basks in the Aura of Film
Herman by Trade reads just like a storyboard for a film — perfectly fitting for a tale of a humble street cleaner caught up in the frustrating process of open auditions for a movie.
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How David Lynch's Mulholland Drive Has Influenced Contemporary Art
The authors of a book about Lynch's influence on art try too hard to crack the mystery of his film Mulholland Drive.
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How the Evolution of Graphic Design Lines Up with Historical Events
Covering the span of 1890 to 1959, A Visual History of Graphic Design illustrates design advancements alongside historical events, from the founding of Pepsi-Cola to the stock market crash.
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The Impossible Beauty of New York's 1980s Ballroom Scene
Joseph Cassara depicts the harrowing effects of AIDS on a community that was systematically dismissed and under-served by the city of New York.
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An Interview with Lynne Tillman
The novelist and critic discusses her new book of fiction -- Men and Apparitions.
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The Enduring Power of Barbara Chase-Riboud’s Malcom X Sculptures
In a new book about the 48-year-long series, the artist offers insights into her process and her remarkable life.
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Sprechen Sie Kunst? How to Speak German in the Art World
If you need to talk to a hotshot Berlin gallerist or send an invitation to curator Okuwei Enzewor, then we have found the book for you.
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Designing Products from Dung, Dust, and Other Strange and Sustainable Materials
By far the most compelling chapter, likely because the category teeters between human and natural waste, is "Shit, Hair, Dust." (The shock factor doesn't hurt, either.)
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A Graphic Novel Tells the Story of David Bowie, Orgies and All
With a nod to Heinz Edelmann and Milton Glaser, Néjib illustrates a couple of formative years in the life of David Bowie.
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Fusing Language and Landscape in Poetry
Lynn Melnick’s poetry — particularly its themes of sexual abuse, rape culture, violence, sex work, and drug use — pushes the boundary between public and private.
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The Women in Andy Warhol's Life, as Imagined by Hilton Als
Like Warhol's own work, Als's characterizations appear one-dimensional at first sight, but on closer observation, they take on a much more profound meaning.