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The Proust Questionnaire — Book Edition
By The Editors, Designers & Books December 30, 2013

We showcase highlights from among the many memorable answers in the 29 Proust Questionnaires we published during November and December. More...

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By Steve Kroeter June 6, 2016

We’ve just reached our Kickstarter funding goal for Seymour Chwast’s new antiwar book, At War with War! 

To thank you and to help grow our community of supporters, if we reach 1,000 backers protesting 5,000 years of war, Seymour will send a set of his Artist Postcards to everyone who has pledged for a reward (be sure to see our new rewards, too). The campaign ends this Thursday, June 9, 11:59 p.m (EDT). More...

The Proust Questionnaire — Book Edition
By Harry Pearce November 21, 2013

Jung’s Memories, Dreams, Reflections, a “bright orange sketchbook,” and the book he can’t stand are among Harry Pearce’s answers to The Proust Questionnaire—Book Edition. More...

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December 2, 2016

Updated, March 1, 2017: Thanks to our hundreds of supporters from around the world, Fortunato Depero’s groundbreaking Bolted Book from 1927 will be reprinted in a beautiful new edition in July 2017. We’ll be posting updates on our publication progress.

Updated, October 30, 2018: We are sold out of our first printing of the Bolted Book and so are planning a second printing. Sign up for advance information and an exclusive special offer on  www.boltedbook.com. More...

Rare & Beautiful
By Randall Ross May 31, 2012

Guest blogger Randall Ross, of Modernism 101, specializing in mid-century modern design antiquarian books, presents highlights from his 2012 catalogue, which focuses on books that helped to set the stage for and define America's "Good Design" movement of the postwar period. — SK More...

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By Branden Klayko, Superscript December 3, 2013

One theme at this year’s Design Miami fair is an emphasis on fluid design. Our preview. More...

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By Jennifer Krichels, Superscript September 19, 2013

The Madrid-born designer, with an exhibition of his work coming up, talks about his latest chair design. More...

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By Laura Raskin, Superscript October 18, 2013

Design and architecture organizations like Manhattan’s Van Alen Institute are upping efforts to lure in an increasingly design-curious public. More...

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By Stela Razzaque, Superscript October 24, 2013

Over the past 400 years, only two chair designs have graced the distinguished reading rooms of the Bodleian Library at Oxford. Here is the latest one by Barber Osgerby. More...

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By Steve Kroeter February 12, 2014

Designers & Books presents its first annual Design Book of the Year Award. More...