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• Francis Kéré's 'Building Stories' Art Edition Features Signed Compressed Earth Bricks publication

  Architect Francis Kéré, winner of the 2022 Pritzker Prize, has released a limited Art Edition of his book 'Building Stories' (No. 1–100), each copy accompanied by a signed…

• Jennifer Higgie's Novel 'Bedlam' Reimagines Richard Dadd's Descent into Madness publication

  In her novel 'Bedlam,' writer and art critic Jennifer Higgie presents a first-person reimagining of the life of English painter Richard Dadd. The narrative centers on Dadd's 1842…

• Out There: New Architecture Across America Examines Regional U.S. Firms publication

  "Out There: New Architecture Across America," authored by Robert Ivy, Cathleen McGuigan, and Peter MacKeith, is a publication by Merrell priced at $85. It showcases 50…

• Contar una historia: The Intimate Archive of Susan Sontag and John Berger publication

  A new volume, Contar una historia, published by Editorial GG in 2026, brings together the private correspondence and public debates of Susan Sontag and John Berger. The book,…

• Helvetica Type Specimen Book by Nehir Köse: A Modernist Typography Study publication

  Nehir Köse, a designer from Izmir, has developed the 'Helvetica Type Specimen Book,' which delves into the renowned typeface created by Max Miedinger and Eduard Hoffmann in 1957.…

• Emily Wilson to Retranslate Homer's Odyssey After Criticizing Nolan Film publication

  Emily Wilson, a classicist from the University of Pennsylvania, is in the process of retranslating Homer's Odyssey, nearly a decade after her groundbreaking complete English…

• Arina Mozh's 'Staying with the Trouble' Zine Explores Experimental Editorial Design publication

  Arina Mozh has launched 'Staying with the Trouble', an innovative zine art book that redefines editorial design using experimental typography grids. Each page spread is treated as…

• Laurent Nunez's 'Mots de passe' Explores Untranslatable Words publication

  French author Laurent Nunez introduces thirteen terms from various languages that lack direct French translations in his book 'Mots de passe', released on August 31, 2026. Nunez,…

• Klaus Lederer's Five Books to Counter AfD Arguments publication

  Klaus Lederer, in an article for der Freitag, recommends five non-fiction books aimed at challenging arguments made by the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD). As the Saxony-Anhalt…

• How Publishers and Booksellers Manipulate Your Book Choices publication

  A Guardian investigation reveals the extensive tactics used by the publishing industry to influence book purchases, from cover design and blurbs to influencer partnerships and…

• Yayoi Kusama's Literary Career: 12 Novels and More publication

  Yayoi Kusama, famous for her avant-garde art and polka-dotted installations, also had a significant writing career. From 1977 to 2002, she authored 12 novels, four poetry…

• Six Overlooked Dutch Modernists: From Mesdag's Panorama to Toorop's Slaolistijl publication

  The Netherlands, the home of Vincent van Gogh, has also nurtured contemporary artists essential to its cultural landscape. This summary highlights six notable…

• Jerry Hsu's Photobook 'How About Never' Chronicles His Marriage's End publication

  Former professional skateboarder Jerry Hsu has released a new photobook, 'How About Never,' published by MACK in 2026. The book documents his relationship with Los Angeles and the…

• Cultura Inquieta Explores the Power of Living in the Present publication

  Cultura Inquieta, a Spanish digital publication, has released an article titled 'La mente y el poder de estar presente' (The Mind and the Power of Being Present). The piece delves…

• New Sami Art Criticism Journal Gaskkas Launches with Raisa Porsanger on Editorial Team publication

  The recently introduced Sami cultural journal, Gaskkas, seeks to fill the void of critical discourse surrounding Sami art and culture. Visual artist Raisa Porsanger, who is part…

• Julia Holter on New Album 'Materia': Emotion Over Understanding publication

  In an interview with Carsten Schrader for kulturnews.de, musician Julia Holter discusses her new album 'Materia', a companion piece to her 2024 release 'Something in the Room She…

• Billie Mandle's 'Asunder' Documents Burned Forests of Napa Valley publication

  Billie Mandle, a talented photographer, has released her new monograph called 'Asunder,' published by TBW Books. This work focuses on the aftermath of the Glass Fire in Napa…

• Supreme Court's Anti-Democratic Power Examined in New Books publication

  Harvard law professors Nikolas Bowie and Daphna Renan have authored 'Supremacy,' while Cass R. Sunstein presents 'Separation of Powers,' both of which scrutinize the Supreme…

• Philippe Collin's 'The Barman of the Ritz' Falls Short of 'Casablanca' publication

  Set against the backdrop of the German Occupation of Paris from June 1940 to August 1944, Philippe Collin's historical fiction, 'The Barman of the Ritz,' centers on the Petit Bar…

• New Yorker Briefly Noted: Four Books on Race, Death, Love, and Identity publication

  The New Yorker's Briefly Noted section reviews four new books. Wilbert L. Cooper's 'The Black Shield' (Farrar, Straus & Giroux) examines a Black police organization in Cleveland…

• Emma Cline's 'In die Schweiz' Sends a Dementia Patient on a Final Journey publication

  In her novel "In die Schweiz," Emma Cline narrates the story of a man with dementia who embarks on a final trip to Switzerland. As his mental state deteriorates, the narrative…

• Oscar Ho's 'Hong Kong Art: A Curator's History' Chronicles the City's 1980s–90s Art Scene publication

  On September 8, Rizzoli released 'Hong Kong Art: A Curator's History (1987–2004)' by Oscar Ho Hing-kay, which fills an important gap in understanding Hong Kong's art scene,…

• Analogue Africa: Essays Reassess Colonial Plunder and Anti-Colonial Art publication

  Jeremy Harding's essay collection 'Analogue Africa: Notes on the Anti-Colonial Imagination' (Verso, 224pp, £19 hb, published March 2026) examines how artists and filmmakers have…

• Veteran Publisher Rudi Thoemmes Launches Foxed Editions, a New Imprint for Overlooked Photobooks publication

  Rudi Thoemmes, an experienced figure in the publishing industry, has teamed up with Björn Andersson and Jessa Fairbrother to establish Foxed Editions, which specializes in…

• New Live Recordings of André Cluytens from Lucerne Festival Released publication

  Two previously unreleased live recordings from the International Music Festival Weeks in Lucerne (now Lucerne Festival) have been published, featuring Belgian-born French…

• Anna Woods' Debut Novel LIT: A Thriller Set in an Architectural Practice publication

  Auckland-based author Anna Woods, known for her award-winning short fiction, has released her first thriller, LIT, via Echo Publishing. The narrative revolves around an…

• Ulf Erdmann Ziegler's New Novel Tackles Social Taboos publication

  Ulf Erdmann Ziegler's latest book, as reported by NZZ, delves into intimate and taboo subjects, using a motor scooter as a narrative device. The article also revisits the…

• Mario Petuzzi's Debut Novel 'Winterschlaf' Giveaway publication

  Austrian author Mario Petuzzi has released his debut novel 'Winterschlaf' (Hibernation), a linguistically powerful work characterized by its sensual and cryptic search for…

• Philipp Ruch: Political Philosopher on the Rise of the NSDAP and the AfD publication

  In an interview with der Freitag, political philosopher Philipp Ruch discusses his new book "Der Rückfall" (The Relapse), in which he argues that the true reason for the rise of…

• Forough Farrokhzâd's Complete Poetry in French: A Modernist Voice from Iran publication

  The complete poetry of Iranian poet Forough Farrokhzâd has been published in French translation under the title 'J'irai jusqu'au rivage du soleil' in the prestigious…

• Media Training for Artists: Strategies for Confident Interviews publication

  In a recent newsletter, art writer and marketer Tatum Dooley addresses the common dread artists feel about interviews, offering practical strategies to navigate press…

• Ken Ohyama's 'Architectural Dollhouses' Photobook Highlights Japan's Kawaii Buildings publication

  Japanese urban photographer Ken Ohyama has released a photobook titled 'Architectural Dollhouses' (kawaii bldg), featuring over 120 photographs of nondescript buildings from…

• Steven Pinker Explores How Dictators Fear Common Knowledge publication

  Cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker delves into the reasons behind authoritarian governments' suppression of public expression in his upcoming book, "When Everyone Knows That…

• New Book 'Women Photographers Are Dangerous' Spotlights Over 60 Pioneering Female Photographers publication

  On September 5, ACC Art Books will publish 'Women Photographers Are Dangerous,' a detailed anthology honoring the impact of more than 60 women photographers from the 19th century…

• Book Reveals Why Only 65% of Heterosexual Women Orgasm publication

  A new book by British sexual historian Dr. Kate Lister, titled "Flick – The Story of Female Pleasure," explores the historical suppression of female pleasure. Lister highlights…

• Christine Sun Kim's 'Deaf Material' Book Explores Deaf Culture with Humor publication

  Christine Sun Kim, an American artist known for her drawings, performances, videos, and large-scale murals, has released her first artist book, 'Deaf Material', published by…

• Taschen's Two-Volume Monograph Chronicles George Lucas's New LA Museum publication

  Taschen has unveiled an extensive two-volume monograph dedicated to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which is designed by MAD and scheduled to open in Los Angeles on September…

• New Book 'Bodyworks: The Jewelry of Art Smith' Celebrates Modernist Jeweller's Legacy publication

  The recently released book, 'Bodyworks: The Jewelry of Art Smith,' honors the legacy of Art Smith (1917–1982), a pivotal figure in modernist jewelry. After relocating to New York…

• Jonathan Personne Releases Fifth Solo Album 'Répertoire' publication

  Jonathan Personne, known for his work as the vocalist, guitarist, and composer of the Montreal-based band Corridor, has released his fifth solo album titled 'Répertoire'. The…

• Caroline Wahl's New Novel Explores Wealth, Criticized by NZZ publication

  Caroline Wahl, a prominent figure in German literature, has released her third novel, drawing from personal experiences. The book, published by Switzerland's largest publishing…