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Edward Gorey Illustrates Little Red Riding Hood and Other Classic Children’s Stories

Edward Gorey Illustrates Little Red Riding Hood and Other Classic Children’s Stories

An irreverent take on some of history’s most beloved storytelling.

The Calendar as a Meme: A Brief History of Timekeeping

The Calendar as a Meme: A Brief History of Timekeeping

“To be human is to be aware of the passage of time; no concept lies closer to the core of our consciousness.”

Is It Dirty: A Love Letter to New York’s Grit from Frank O’Hara, 1964

Is It Dirty: A Love Letter to New York’s Grit from Frank O’Hara, 1964

“…you don’t refuse to breathe do you…”

Anaïs Nin on Paris vs. New York, 1939

Anaïs Nin on Paris vs. New York, 1939

“The ivory tower of the artist may be the only stronghold left for human values, cultural treasures, man’s cult of beauty.”

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