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Changing New York: Berenice Abbott’s Stunning Black-and-White Photos from the 1930s
Changing New York: Berenice Abbott’s Stunning Black-and-White Photos from the 1930s

A breathtaking time-capsule of this ageless, ever-changing city.

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A Radical Journey of Art, Science, and Entrepreneurship: A Self-Taught Victorian Woman’s Visionary Ornithological Illustrations
A Radical Journey of Art, Science, and Entrepreneurship: A Self-Taught Victorian Woman’s Visionary Ornithological Illustrations

The bittersweet story of a young woman and her family, who triumphed through tragedy to bring a passion project to life and change the face of science illustration.

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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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The Best Children’s Books of 2010
The Best Children’s Books of 2010

Lost owls, found cats, and how contemporary art is helping sick children heal.

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Moonlight and the Magic of the Unnecessary
Moonlight and the Magic of the Unnecessary

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Bear Despair: A Charming Illustrated Wordless Story of Obsessiveness and Perseverance
Bear Despair: A Charming Illustrated Wordless Story of Obsessiveness and Perseverance

Cross-hatched cross-sections of determination.

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The Importance of Frustration in the Creative Process, Animated
The Importance of Frustration in the Creative Process, Animated

“Before we can find the answer — before we can even know the question — we must be immersed in disappointment.”

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5 Quirky Coloring Books for The Eternal Kid
5 Quirky Coloring Books for The Eternal Kid

What gangsta rap has to do with children’s healthcare and mid-century illustration.

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RxArt: Healing Children Through Contemporary Art
RxArt: Healing Children Through Contemporary Art

What blood transfusions have to do with modern art and coloring between the lines.

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Wonder Beyond Why: The Majesty and Mystery of the Birds-of-Paradise
Wonder Beyond Why: The Majesty and Mystery of the Birds-of-Paradise

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