

Behind the Books
Artist and graphic design professor Chen Gao shares the story of making her captivating portfolio, My Design Narrative. A lover of books and lifelong learning, Gao speaks about inspiring ...

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Behind the Book: Up in Lights Winner
50 submissions, 5,000+ votes, and 5 panelists. One book, up in lights.
Sit down with the winner of the digital billboard in Times Square, Paul Lanner, a passionate bookmaker dedicated ...

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We See VI: Behind the Book with Jekaterina Saveljeva of femLENS
Founded in 2015, the nonprofit femLENS offers free workshops on documentary photography to women and girls from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds. These students learn to tell their stories ...

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344 Questions: Behind the Book with Stefan G. Bucher
Described as a therapy session in a book, graphic narrator and design illustrator Stefan G. Bucher knows a lot about the creative process of self-discovery. His latest bestseller, 344 ...

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Behind the Book with Kike Calvo: The Adventures of Pili
A lot has happened in the two years since our last chat with National Geographic photographer and children’s book author Kike Calvo. We caught up with Calvo to discuss ...

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Behind the Book with Ally Zlatar: the monsters are alive
Ally Zlatar is an artist and activist whose work explores the intersections of mental health, art, and inclusion. After struggling to find a traditional publisher willing to publish her ...

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Mixed: Behind the Book with Cameron Mouton
Reading Mixed is going on a journey of heartbreak and love, mental illness and joy, rage and tenderness. It's a vulnerable look at the experience of a woman of ...

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Behind the Book: Knit Stitch: 50 Knit + Purl Patterns by Kristen McDonnell
YouTuber and Blurb bestseller Kristen McDonnell shares her self-publishing success story and the many lessons she learned along the way.
Your book Knit Stitch: 50 Knit + Purl Patterns has ...

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Rohingyatographer Magazine: Behind the Zine with Sahat Zia Hero
Sahat Zia Hero is the founder, editor, and photographer of Rohingyatographer Magazine, a new publication that showcases the work of photographers from the Rohingya community in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh—the ...

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Slamming Bricks: Behind the Book with Avery Brooks
Pride started with a riot. That fierce, unapologetic spirit is at the heart of Slamming Bricks, an anthology of resistance and liberation born out of a slam poetry competition ...

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The Dog Named Yes: Behind the Book with Susan Tanabe
Collaborating with kids becomes a story all its own when one mother finds the perfect children’s book illustrators right under her nose.
What was your inspiration for writing this book?
It’s ...

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Bunny: Behind the Book with Dave Herington
Stage tech, tour manager, photographer, and now bookmaker Dave Herington explains his journey from punk band photographer to publishing pro and what he’s learned along the way.
The first (and ...

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Art Quilts XXVI: Behind the Book with Vision Gallery
In its 26th year, Art Quilts is an exhibition of powerful storytelling told through the medium of fabric. We spoke with book creator Peter Bugg to find out more ...

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Dear Black Women: Behind the Book with Jewel Guy
Jewel Guy explores what honesty and healing can create for Black women with her exceptional book of challenging prompts and curious questions.
How did you come up with the idea ...

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Cyanimals: Behind the Book with Amy Jasek
The story of Cyanimals is one of collaboration and exploration by two creative family members, Amy Jasek and her daughter, Louise Jasek Calder. It all started under the sun with ...

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Amara’s Yoga Dreams: Behind the Book with Denise Lyn Wilson
If someone told you about a book that combined beginner yoga poses with a tale of the creation of the universe, would you picture a children’s book? Denise Lyn ...

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Articulated Soul: Behind the Book with Josie Rozell
A change of scenery can inspire any artist. It’s no wonder that living and traveling around the world has shaped Josie Rozell’s creative process and her book, Articulated Soul . ...

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Will Travel for Food: Behind the Book with McKenna Ganz
For McKenna Ganz, exploring new places and celebrating culinary traditions go hand in hand. Her taste for adventure and love of food inspired her to create a fabulous cookbook ...

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Behind the Book with Jane Powers
What do delicious drinks and vibrant designs have in common? They both have starring roles in Fruitful: A Book of Unabashedly Fruity Cocktails, by Jane Powers. We love everything ...

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UNUSUALLY cute. Behind the Book with Zoe Sidhom
For her architectural thesis project, Zoe Sidhom printed a truly original book that puts her design skills, knowledge, and research on center stage. It’s called UNUSUALLY cute. and we ...

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Behind the Book: Chasing Magic
Photography shown in hero image by Brynn A. Schmidt, Kathy Linford, and Maricel Quesada Jara
For every breathtaking landscape or wildlife photo, there’s often a personal story or tale of ...

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Behind the Book with Bridget Callahan
Bridget Callahan found a beautiful way to celebrate her grandmother’s life and culinary traditions in creating The Not-So-Italian Italian Cookbook. Special kitchen memories, family history, and geography are all ...

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Behind the Book with Kristal Bean
For Kristal Bean, the world of photography opened up when her first daughter was born. Inspired by the profound experience of pregnancy and motherhood, she decided to launch a ...

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Behind the Book with Kike Calvo
Inspired by his daughter, National Geographic photographer Kike Calvo set out to create a children’s book that would encourage young readers to see the world in new ways and ...