From one of our most widely admired art critics comes a bold and timely manifesto reaffirming the independence of all the arts—musical, literary, and visual—and their unique and unparalleled power to excite, disturb, and inspire us. ...

From the celebrated biographer of Cézanne and Braque, here is the first major biography of the pathbreaking, perpetually influential surrealist artist.In this thought-provoking life of René Magritte (1898‒1967), Alex Danchev makes...

Art historian Catherine McCormack challenges how culture teaches us to see and value women, their bodies, and their lives.Cultural archetypes have long been used to subjugate women, binding them within the restrictive roles of Venus, bride, wife, mot...

The compelling story of how Vincent van Gogh developed his audacious, iconic style by immersing himself in the work of others, featuring hundreds of paintings by Van Gogh as well as the artists who inspired him—from the New York Times bestselli...

From James Beard Award-nominated writer of the Catapult column "Store-Bought Is Fine," an irreverent and charming debut essay collection about the joys of low culture and bad taste, exploring coming of age in the 2000s in the age of Hot Topic, Creed,...

An honest and relatable guide to figuring out where you’re headed—and feeling okay in the meantime. When life feels uncertain, or just plain out of control, making intentional choices can help us move forward and find our way. Someti...

Insights and inspiration for anyone who makes art (or anything else)The Ultimate BuzzFeed Books Gift Guide - Official SelectionFrom the creative mind and heart of designer Adam J. Kurtz comes this upbeat rallying cry for creators of all stripes. Expa...

An expansive, exhilarating work of criticism by one of the most significant writers of our day.So often deployed as a jingoistic, even menacing rallying cry, or limited by a focus on passing moments of liberation, the rhetoric of freedom both rouses ...

The untold story of Hitler’s war on “degenerate” artists and the mentally ill that served as a model for the ‘Final Solution’.  “Dazzling . . . Richly wrought and deeply researched, it’s also a salient r...

In this powerful new collection of oil paintings and stories, President George W. Bush spotlights the inspiring journeys of America’s immigrants and the contributions they make to the life and prosperity of our nation. The issue of immigra...

The first illustrated guidebook, now adapted for audio, that answers the age-old question: Can I Recycle This?Since the dawn of the recycling system, men and women the world over have stood by their bins, holding an everyday object, wondering, "...

An inspiring and beautiful collection of poems to give you strength, arm you for hardship, and remind you that you're always growing, from the bestselling author of Chasers of the Light.Tyler Knott Gregson is the original InstaPoet. With loyal fans a...