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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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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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Shel Silverstein Duets with Johnny Cash, 1970
Shel Silverstein Duets with Johnny Cash, 1970

A meditation on fatherhood from Uncle Shelby.

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Rare Images from the Golden Age of Circus, 1870-1950
Rare Images from the Golden Age of Circus, 1870-1950

From Ancient Egypt to Lady Gaga, or what P. T. Barnum has to do with Stanley Kubrick.

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Perversion for Profit: Vintage Anti-Porn Propaganda
Perversion for Profit: Vintage Anti-Porn Propaganda

A vintage card from the Tea Party playbook, or what the Kama Sutra has to do with the fall of the Roman Empire.

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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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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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Mesmerizing Footage of Picasso Painting on Glass
Mesmerizing Footage of Picasso Painting on Glass

A voyeuristic peek at the master making magic.

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How Radio Broadcasting Works: An Animated Explanation from 1937
How Radio Broadcasting Works: An Animated Explanation from 1937

From oscillator to audience, or how the music of the orchestra travels from the studio to your home.

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Animation Pioneer Max Fleischer Illustrates 1944-1945 News Wires
Animation Pioneer Max Fleischer Illustrates 1944-1945 News Wires

From the most expensive kiss on record to university classes on how to choose and keep a husband.

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