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Readers Who Bought Lance Armstrong’s Book Want Their Money Back
Lance Armstrong's doping confession has cost him his Tour de France medals, sponsors and his charity. But now, readers who bought his books, want their money back too
January 24, 2013 |
By Rose Eveleth
We’re Better at Remembering Facebook Statuses Than Book Lines
Turns out, the average person is far more likely to remember a Facebook status than they are a painstakingly edited sentence from a book
January 21, 2013 |
By Rose Eveleth
The Gory Details of Artist Katrina van Grouw’s Unfeathered Birds
A British artist, with experience in ornithology, explains how she created anatomical drawings of 200 different species of birds for a new book
January 18, 2013 |
By Megan Gambino
War and Peace of Mind for Ulysses S. Grant
With the help of his friend Mark Twain, Grant finished his memoirs—and saved his wife from an impoverished widowhood—just days before he died
January 16, 2013 |
By Gilbert King
Covered in Ink, Cross-sections of Trees Make Gorgeous Prints
Connecticut-based artist Bryan Nash Gill uses ink to draw out the growth rings of a variety of tree species
January 15, 2013 |
By Megan Gambino
Texas’ New Library Won’t Have Any Books
In San Antonio, an entirely bookless library system
January 14, 2013 |
By Colin Schultz
The Novice’s Guide to Venturing Into the World of Craft Beer
From food pairings to the best brews for beginners, Dan Koester presents a comprehensive guide to craft beer
January 09, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
The Candor and Lies of Nazi Officer Albert Speer
The minister of armaments was happy to tell his captors about the war machine he had built. But it was a different story when he was asked about the Holocaust
January 08, 2013 |
By Gilbert King
At Auction: A 1766 Copy of ‘Aristotle’s Masterpiece,’ a Best-Selling Sex Guide Banned in England Until 1961
Banned in England until 1961, a copy of this 17th-century text is going up for auction
January 07, 2013 |
By Colin Schultz
Congratulations, You Accidentally Wrote a Book Last Year
People wrote more than 40,000 words on average last year... in email
January 04, 2013 |
By Colin Schultz
How to Properly Celebrate a Hobbit Birthday
Today is J.R.R. Tolkien's birthday, and in his honor here's how to throw the best Hobbit Birthday ever
January 03, 2013 |
By Rose Eveleth
The Tolkien Nerd’s Guide to The Hobbit
Peter Jackson’s blockbuster movie draws upon stories behind stories behind stories, just as J.R.R. Tolkien’s original works did
January 03, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Bringing Extinct Birds Back to Life, One Cartoon at a Time
In his new book, Extinct Boids, artist Ralph Steadman introduces readers to a flock of birds that no longer live in the wild
January 02, 2013 |
By Megan Gambino
The History of Mapmaking, Jared Diamond’s Latest and More Recent Books Reviewed
Also on the docket, travelling by fire and understanding the concept of “antifragility”
December 2012 |
By Chloe Schama
Last Minute Food-Themed Gift Ideas
There's still time to pick up these magazines, books, kitchen gadgets and food stuffs for your Christmas shopping needs
December 18, 2012 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Is This Hans Christian Andersen’s First Fairy Tale?
A historian in Denmark may have discovered Hans Christian Anderson's first fairy tale ever
December 17, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
Flower Power, Redefined
In a new book, Andrew Zuckerman embraces minimalism, capturing 150 colorful blooms on white backdrops
December 12, 2012 |
By Ryan R. Reed
Holiday Gift Guide: Ideas for the Design Enthusiasts in Your Life
In preparation for the holiday season, a selection of gift ideas related to some of our favorite Design Decoded posts
December 06, 2012 |
By Jimmy Stamp
Nine Gift Ideas For the Science-Loving Art Enthusiast on Your List
Be it a book, movie, calendar or game, these picks are perfect for the hardest-to-shop-for people on your list
December 05, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
Oldest Book Printed on American Soil To Go Up for Sale
A 372-year old book of psalms is set to go up for auction
December 05, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
