Books

September 27, 2025

New Book Explores Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Enduring Fascination With the Human Head

Few names across art history will inspire complete familiarity in even the most casual of art enthusiasts. Jean-Michel Basquiat is one such name. Throughout his short yet storied life (he died in 1988, at 27 years old), Basquiat engineered one of the world’s most recognizable styles, combining graffiti, illustration, and abstract expressionism into a highly contemporary art form. But even with his diverse output, Basquiat often returned to one subject in particular: the human head.

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September 4, 2025

Bestselling Author James Patterson Awards $500,000 in Grants To Emerging Writers

Even the greatest of writers struggle with their craft. “I have rewritten—often several times—every word I have ever published,” Vladimir Nabokov wrote in his 1966 memoir Speak, Memory. “My pencils outlast their erasers.” To write, and to ultimately finish, a book is a daunting task, sometimes requiring years and even decades of rethinking, editing, and fine tuning.

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August 26, 2025

Playful Children’s Book Serves as Early Tool for Detecting Color Blindness

It’s estimated that there are about 300 million people with color blindness around the world. Despite the significant population with the condition, it can be difficult—and costly—to diagnose, especially in young children. But Navneet Education, one of India’s largest schoolbook publishers, may have found a solution that doesn’t break the bank. Published earlier this spring, Navneet’s Color Blindness Detection Book serves as a cost-free and discreet resource to screen for color vision deficiencies in children.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.