The Art of McSweeney's - Book Review by Lily Richards

A novel with each cover hand-illustrated by the author. Literary journals bound by magnets, or designed to look like junk mail. The sharp wit, gorgeous design, and playful why not invention of independent literary publisher McSweeney's have earned it a large and loyal following and made its journals, books, The Believer magazine, and Wholphin DVDs collectible favorites of readers and graphic designers alike. Created by the McSweeney's staff to commemorate their 11th (or 12th) anniversary, this book showcases their award-winning art and design across all the company's activities. It features hundreds of images, interviews with collaborators such as Chris Ware and Michael Chabon, and dozens of insights into McSweeney's quirky creative process and the visual experience of reading.

Book review by Lily Richards of Unity Books, Auckland - The Art of McSweeney's (9781854379504, Tate Publishing).

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[bookTVnz]

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[Aginor27]

It's a shame that none of the artist got royalties for this book.