As an avid reader of art books, I’m especially excited to dive into these titles—they promise to inspire, challenge and deepen our understanding of art and its enduring impact. Whether you ...

A lavishly illustrated book exploring the full multi-disciplinary ... history and the post-colonial politics of Black identity. Art in a State of Siege, Joseph Leo Koerner, Princeton University ...

What are three popular tropes that romance novels use? Jennifer Harlan, a New York Times books editor, recommends three romance novels that show off those tropes at their best. An author of books ...

Her 2006 graphic memoir, Fun Home, deftly delineates the contours of art from the stuff of life — layered literary and pop culture allusions are as much visceral as cerebral. She reads ...

Ray Johnson (1927–1995), aka “New York’s most famous unknown artist,” was notorious for the elaborate games he played with art world institutions ... In A Book about Ray, Ellen Levy ...

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Gianni Rodari used puns, topsy-turvyism and zany names to invent stories for children and help children invent their own. By Mac Barnett For the three Latino kids transported to 1862 Mexico in ...

Two new books, “The Sirens’ Call” by Hayes and “Superbloom” by Carr, argue that our capacity for attention and connection has been devastated by the digital age “Elita” is a novel ...

Because I want to support their creativity and their skills, I continue to provide drawing books, sketchbooks, and art supplies so they can express themselves artistically as well as grow in their ...

The legendary former Patriots coach announced Friday on his Instagram account — which he still refers to as “Instaface” — that he wrote a book titled “The Art of Winning: Lessons from My ...

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Jan 29, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Erin L ... In his films, his TV shows, and his paintings, Lynch reminded us that all art gestures toward a world beyond the familiar and comforting.