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The Strange Friendship of Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini
The Strange Friendship of Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini

A glimpse of early-20th-century spiritualism, or how the supernatural became a conduit for the deeply human.

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The Curious Sofa: Edward Gorey’s Vintage “Porno-graphic” Children’s Book for Adults
The Curious Sofa: Edward Gorey’s Vintage “Porno-graphic” Children’s Book for Adults

A naughty illustrated tale of mad mid-century matinees.

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Do! A Minimalist Handmade Pictogram Book in the Style of Indian Tribal Art
Do! A Minimalist Handmade Pictogram Book in the Style of Indian Tribal Art

Beautiful visual storytelling from the Warli tradition, hand-crafted by local artisans.

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Farm Anatomy: Julia Rothman’s Illustrated Guide to Country Life
Farm Anatomy: Julia Rothman’s Illustrated Guide to Country Life

What comb styles have to do with cow plumbing and mapping autumn frost.

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PANTONE: A Color History of the 20th Century
PANTONE: A Color History of the 20th Century

From Gatsby to Apple, or what the 1939 New York World’s Fair has to do with the evolution of color theory.

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The Cult of LEGO
The Cult of LEGO

Inside the world of 8 quadrillion possible combinations.

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The Physics Book: An Illustrated Chronology of How We Understand the Universe
The Physics Book: An Illustrated Chronology of How We Understand the Universe

Making knowledge digestible in the age of information overload, or what a cat has to do with quasicrystals.

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The 11 Best Art and Design Books of 2011
The 11 Best Art and Design Books of 2011

From the Periodic Table to Craigslist, or what the greatest graphic designer of all time has to do with Moby-Dick.

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A Book of Sleep: A Sweet Illustrated Lullaby
A Book of Sleep: A Sweet Illustrated Lullaby

“Some sleep with both eyes open, they don’t even blink!”

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We Love You, Beatles: Vintage Children’s Illustration Circa 1971
We Love You, Beatles: Vintage Children’s Illustration Circa 1971

Can’t buy me love, but you can buy me this vintage treasure.

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