Ralph Steadman's Reading List
When Ralph Steadman met Hunter S. Thompson in 1969, it was the start of a decades-long artistic partnership. Together, the…
Rupi Kaur's Reading List
A pioneer of Instapoetry, writer and illustrator Rupi Kaur gained widespread popularity on the release of her 2014 debut collection…
Michael Stipe's Top 10 Books
As lead singer and lyricist for iconic alt-rock band R.E.M., Michael Stipe brought a distinctly emotive tenor, poetic lyricism, and…
Grimes' 5 Favorite Books
Blending elements of art pop, R&B, hip hop, and electronic music, Canadian DIY star Claire Boucher – aka Grimes –…
Vincent van Gogh's Literary Life
Born in 1853, Vincent van Gogh grew up in a rigid, religious household and read books as a formative part…
13 Books That Inspired Alexander McQueen
Revered for the artistry and storytelling he brought the fashion world, Alexander McQueen drew inspiration from countless sources – death…
Laurie Anderson's Top 10 Books
In a 2016 interview with LitHub, American avant-garde artist Laurie Anderson spoke on the audio-visual nature of stories: “Some books need…
Brian Eno's Reading List For Rebuilding Civilization
Music pioneer Brian Eno is also a founding member of the Long Now Foundation, a San Francisco non-profit aimed at…
RuPaul's 14 Favorite Books
For an interview with Entertainment Weekly given late last year, the Emmy-winning drag superstar RuPaul opened up about a lifetime…
Amanda Palmer's Top 10 Books
In her 2014 memoir The Art of Asking, musician and performance artist provocateur Amanda Palmer wrote about the inextricable link between empathy, vulnerability…