Art and Design

Recent movers and shakers in Art and Design.
Updated December 20, 2024
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Get the picture
Bianca Bosker
Paper Book
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2024 BY NPR, TIME, AND THE ECONOMIST "Get the Picture is one of the funniest books I've read . . . Brilliant." --The Washington Post "A gripping and often hilarious...
The Work of Art: How Something Comes from Nothing
Adam Moss
Paper Book
What is the work of art? In this guided tour inside the artist's head, Adam Moss traces the evolution of transcendent novels, paintings, jokes, movies, songs, and more. Weaving conversations with some of the most accomplished artists of our time together with the journal entries, napkin doodles, and...
Finding a Likeness: How I Got Somewhat Better at Art
Nicholson Baker
Paper Book
Named a Best Book of 2024 by Slate and a Most Anticipated Book of 2024 by Literary Hub From the acclaimed and bestselling writer Nicholson Baker, a deeply personal account of his journey learning how to paint for the first time, and a meditation on the power of art in...
The Design of Books: An Explainer for Authors, Editors, Agents, and Other Curious Readers (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)
Debbie Berne
Paper Book
Seasoned designer Debbie Berne presents an accessible introduction to book design for authors, editors, and other book people.   Design is central to the appeal, messaging, and usefulness of books, but to most readers, it's mysterious or even invisible. Through...
Cute Creature Art Class: Enchanting Anime Beasties - Learn to Draw over 50 Magical Monsters
Naomi Lord
Paper Book
Enhance your drawing skills and create 57 anime fantasy creatures following simple step-by-step tutorials.
What We Keep: Advice from Artists and Designers on Living with the Things You Love
Jean Lin
Paper Book
Learn the refined art of display and get an insider's education in collecting from gallerist Jean Lin. Follow in her footsteps and tour the unique and beautiful homes of more than a dozen dedicated collectors. Whether you are starting a new collection or wish to display an existing one, each chapter...
Art Unpacked: 50 Works of Art: Uncovered, Explored, Explained
Matthew Wilson
Paper Book
A down-to-earth, visual guidebook that shows how to 'read', understand and get the most out of art. For beginners, art history might seem a daunting subject with complex rules and impenetrable technical language. Even for more seasoned art lovers the question of how to think...
A Paradise of Small Houses: The Evolution, Devolution, and Potential Rebirth of Urban Housing
Max Podemski
Paper Book
From the Haitian-style "shotgun" houses of the 19th century to the lavish high-rises of the 21st century, a walk through the streets of America's neighborhoods that reveals the rich history--and future--of urban housing The Philadelphia row house. The New York tenement. The...
Barbie(TM): The World Tour
Margot Robbie
Paper Book
For the press tour following the record-breaking release of Greta Gerwig's award-winning, acclaimed Barbie movie, producer and star Margot Robbie and her stylist Andrew Mukamal immersed themselves in some of Barbie's most iconic outfits and curated vintage pieces, then...
Squeegee Art Revolution: Scrape your way to amazing abstract art
Clara Cristina de Souza Rego
Paper Book
From social media star @aclaracris, Squeegee Art Revolution makes painting abstract art with a squeegee easy, fun, and relaxing.

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