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Leonard Weisgard’s Stunning 1949 Alice in Wonderland Illustrations
Leonard Weisgard’s Stunning 1949 Alice in Wonderland Illustrations

A vibrant mid-century homage to one of the most beloved children’s books of all time.

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Saul Bass: A Life in Film and Design
Saul Bass: A Life in Film and Design

The much-awaited monumental monograph of the greatest graphic designer of all time.

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The Art of Pixar: Behind the Scenes of 25 Years of Beloved Animation
The Art of Pixar: Behind the Scenes of 25 Years of Beloved Animation

A peek inside the creative process of modern animation’s greatest gems, from sketchbook to screen.

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Maira Kalman Illustrates Michael Pollan’s Iconic Food Rules
Maira Kalman Illustrates Michael Pollan’s Iconic Food Rules

A diet your grandmother would approve, why boredom isn’t edible, and what peas have to do with time travel.

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Vintage Halloween: Haunted Postcards from the Early 1900s
Vintage Halloween: Haunted Postcards from the Early 1900s

Visual snark from the early 20th century, or what haunted mirrors have to do with the lover of your dreams.

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What Is Motion Design?
What Is Motion Design?

From the dawn of cinema to Saul Bass to Digital Hollywood in 600 seconds.

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Stefanie Posavec on Her Obsessive Analog Data Visualization
Stefanie Posavec on Her Obsessive Analog Data Visualization

Inside the brain of one of today’s most creative information patternists.

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Maurice Sendak’s Rare Velveteen Rabbit Illustrations circa 1960
Maurice Sendak’s Rare Velveteen Rabbit Illustrations circa 1960

Two icons converge in obscure vintage children’s volume.

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J.R.R. Tolkien’s Little-Known Original Drawings for the First Edition of “The Hobbit”
J.R.R. Tolkien’s Little-Known Original Drawings for the First Edition of “The Hobbit”

A lively new look at one of the most beloved fantasy stories of all time.

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Studio on Fire: Iron Beasts Make Great Beauty
Studio on Fire: Iron Beasts Make Great Beauty

Labors of Victorian love, or how to make typography with spare bicycle parts.

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