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• Jean Pleyers' Alien Comic 'The Children of Light' Gets First English Translation publication

  Jean Pleyers' 1980s comic 'Les Êtres de Lumière' has been translated into English as 'The Children of Light' and will be reissued in July by New York Review Comics. The…

• Hannah Arendt's American Years and New Biography publication

  A new biography, 'Hannah Arendt: A Life of the Mind' by Thomas Meyer (Penguin Press, translated by Shelley Frisch), seeks to reclaim the philosopher as a German figure, but her…

• New Yorker Briefly Noted: Four New Books on Wilderness, Female Body, Obsession, and Ambition publication

  The Briefly Noted section highlights four recent publications. In 'The Savage Landscape' (Viking), Cal Flyn explores the concept of wilderness within a world dominated by humans,…

• Architecture of Life: First English Essay Collection from Fuji Kindergarten Architects publication

  ORO Editions has published 'Architecture of Life', the first English-language collection of essays by the internationally renowned architecture duo known for the Fuji Kindergarten…

• Five New Art Essay Books for Summer 2026: From Rothko to AI publication

  The Italian art magazine Artuu has curated a list of five new art essay books for summer 2026, covering diverse topics from the body in art history to generative AI. The selection…

• Udayshanth Fernando's 'Living Design' Monograph Chronicles a Life in Sri Lankan Design publication

  Rizzoli International released 'Udayshanth Fernando. Living Design' in late May 2026, a comprehensive monograph on the Sri Lankan designer, collector, and founder of Paradise…

• Bijou Karman's 'Peace Eye' zine blends 90s punk, vintage men's mags, and old yoga books publication

  Bijou Karman, an artist based in Los Angeles, has unveiled her self-published magazine titled 'Peace Eye.' This zine combines elements of 90s punk posters, vintage men's…

• Stack's Reading Habits Report Challenges Moral Panic Over Decline of Reading publication

  Steven Watson, the founder of Stack, has published a survey regarding reading habits that counters the views of commentators such as James Marriott, who claim we are becoming a…

• Juri Vallentin's 'Chants de la Nuit' Album Explores French Nocturnes publication

  Oboist Juri Vallentin, trained at the Conservatoire de Paris, has released a digital-only concept album titled 'Chants de la Nuit' (Songs of the Night), featuring works by French…

• Bassem Khandaqji's Novel 'A Mask the Colour of the Sky' Reviewed publication

  Bassem Khandaqji, a Palestinian author imprisoned for over 20 years for political activities, wrote the novel 'A Mask the Colour of the Sky' during his incarceration. The book,…

• David Lagercrantz Curates Scandi Noir Reading List for New Novel Post Mortem publication

  Author David Lagercrantz, known for continuing Stieg Larsson's Millennium series, has curated a Scandi Noir syllabus to mark the release of his new novel, Post Mortem, the third…

• Şeyda Kurt's Debut Novel 'Zeit der Monster' Imagines a Near-Future Fever Dream publication

  Şeyda Kurt, known for her bestselling nonfiction works 'Radikale Zärtlichkeit' and 'Hass', has published her first novel, 'Zeit der Monster'. The novel, set in the near future,…

• Maltique: Zarma Type Foundry's Extra-Bold Chunky Sans publication

  Zarma Type Foundry has released Maltique, an extra-bold chunky sans-serif typeface designed by Azzam Ridhamalik. The font is characterized by heavy strokes, small counter spaces,…

• Amrita Sher-Gil: 10 Paintings That Redefined Modern Indian Art publication

  The DailyArt Magazine published a feature on Amrita Sher-Gil, presenting her work through ten key paintings. The article highlights her role in reimagining modern Indian art,…

• Jana Glaese's Book on Living with AfD Neighbors: Strategies for Everyday Resistance publication

  Sociologist Jana Glaese has published a book titled "Mit Rechten leben: Widerstand und Nähe im Alltag" (Living with Right-wingers: Resistance and Proximity in Everyday Life),…

• Giuliano Della Casa's Library as Art: A Review of 'L'arte della leggerezza' publication

  Franco Nasi and Marco Belpoliti's article, titled 'L'arte della leggerezza di Giuliano Della Casa,' published on doppiozero.com, delves into the organization of personal libraries…

• Ovid's Metamorphoses and the Arts: Order and Chaos Explored publication

  The article 'Le Metamorfosi e le arti. Ordine e caos' by Matteo Piccioni and Anita Romanello, published on doppiozero.com on October 8, 2026, examines the relationship between art…

• Elisabeth Lenk's Critical Writings Reissued by Monopol publication

  Monopol magazine has announced the reissue of Elisabeth Lenk's 'Critical Writings' (Kritische Schriften), a collection of essays that bridges Critical Theory and Surrealism. Lenk,…

• Thomas Mann's 'Death in Venice': Beauty, Time, and Homoeroticism publication

  Artspecialday revisits Thomas Mann's 1912 novella 'Death in Venice' (La Morte a Venezia), examining its themes of beauty, mortality, and the passage of time. The article opens…

• Antonia Baum's Columns Collected in New Book 'Mein Leben als Frau' publication

  German writer Antonia Baum's collected columns have been published as a book. The collection includes the piece 'Mein Leben als Frau' (My Life as a Woman), which addresses…

• Poetry Sales Surge to Record Highs, Fueled by Homer and Social Media Poets publication

  In the UK, poetry is witnessing a significant revival both commercially and culturally, with sales expected to surpass £15 million and possibly reach £17 million, according to the…

• Lithium für die Energiewende: Warum grüner Kapitalismus neue Konflikte schafft publication

  Thea Riofrancos, a political scientist, has published a new book examining the contradictions of the green transition. In an interview with the German newspaper der Freitag, she…

• Caro Claire Burke's 'Yesteryear' Becomes Bestseller, Sparks Cultural Debate publication

  Caro Claire Burke's debut novel 'Yesteryear' has become a literary phenomenon, selling 1.4 million copies and spending 17 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, peaking at…

• Wallpaper* September Style Issue Cover Shoot: Fashion's Transformative Power publication

  The September 2026 Style Issue of Wallpaper* features a cover shoot inspired by the transformative themes of the A/W 2026 fashion season, particularly Matthieu Blazy's Chanel…

• Romuald Gadegbeku's Debut Novel 'Les Gréveuses' Chronicles Paris Hotel Workers' Strike publication

  Romuald Gadegbeku, a French journalist of Togolese descent, published his debut novel 'Les Gréveuses' in October 2025 with Éditions Grasset. The novel, set in contemporary France,…

• Lily King's 'Herz König' Named Book of the Week publication

  Lily King's novel 'Herz König' has been selected as the book of the week by Kulturnews, and it also made the list of best books for August 2026. The story follows Casey, who meets…

• Revue Esprit's Summer Issue Explores the New Sentimental Love publication

  The July-August 2026 edition of the French magazine Esprit, titled 'Le nouveau sentiment amoureux' (The New Sentimental Love), was curated by philosopher Camille Riquier alongside…

• Urs Zürcher's Novel 'Verschwinden' Revisits 1989 Chur Arson Attack publication

  Swiss author Urs Zürcher's latest novel, 'Verschwinden' (Disappear), published by Bilgerverlag (320 pages), investigates the radicalization of individuals through the lens of a…

• Elena Fischer's New Novel 'Wirf einen Schatten' Explores Suicide, Love, and Redemption publication

  Elena Fischer, known for her debut novel 'Paradise Garden', has released a new novel titled 'Wirf einen Schatten' (Throw a Shadow), published by Diogenes in 2026, spanning 304…

• Fruttero & Lucentini: A Nocturnal Comeback publication

  In a recent piece for doppiozero, Michele Farina reflects on the enduring legacy of the Italian writing duo Fruttero & Lucentini (F&L), whose collaborative works have left a…

• Etéreo Zine M / Martins Estúdio Editorial Layout Showcases Sophisticated Typography publication

  The etéreo zine, a publication by M / Martins Estúdio, exemplifies sophisticated and structured typographical layouts, as featured on the design platform Abduzeedo. The editorial…

• Steampunk: A Retrofuturistic Aesthetic Explored in New Publication publication

  A new book titled 'Steampunk, una estética retrofuturista' by Francisco Bracero Jerez, published by Ediciones asimétricas, delves into the cultural movement of steampunk. The book…

• Roland Barthes' Camera Lucida: A Guide to Reading Photographs publication

  Roland Barthes, a specialist in signs in language, media, and everyday life, developed a subjective and nuanced philosophical approach to photography in his book Camera Lucida. He…

• Eugène Boudin: 13 Masterpieces of the Impressionism Pioneer publication

  Eugène Boudin, a pioneer of plein-air painting and mentor to Claude Monet, died on August 8, 1898, in Deauville. Throughout his career, he developed a remarkable skill for…

• Wolf-Ingo Härtl's New Thriller: A Cold-Blooded Killer's Psychogram publication

  Kulturnews has selected Wolf-Ingo Härtl's book 'Kurz bevor der Tag beginnt, ist die Nacht am dunkelsten' as the crime novel of the week and included it in the best crime novels…

• Alice Weidel as Chancellor: Literary Caricature in Şeyda Kurt's Debut Novel publication

  In Şeyda Kurt's debut novel "Zeit der Monster" (Time of Monsters), a fictional chancellor with striking similarities to Alice Weidel, leader of the German far-right party AfD,…

• Louise Glück's 'Vita Nova' Published in Italy by Il Saggiatore publication

  In November 2025, Italian publisher Il Saggiatore released 'Vita Nova', the Italian translation of Louise Glück's 1999 poetry collection, marking the ninth of her books to appear…

• The Zero: From Indian Astronomy to Quantum Physics publication

  The concept of zero, representing emptiness and non-dualistic interdependence, has finally been embraced by Western thought, though only since the Late Middle Ages. This…

• Myra Walker's 'Dreams and Ideas' Chronicles Costume Designer Winn Morton publication

  On April 6, 2026, Myra Walker, a former educator from the University of North Texas, released a publication titled 'Dreams and Ideas: The Artistry of Costume Designer Winn…

• María Zambrano's Philosophy Applied to Architecture in New Reverté Book publication

  The book 'Zambrano sobre la arquitectura' by Josep Maria Montaner, part of the 'Pensadores sobre la arquitectura' collection from Editorial Reverté, explores the dialogue between…