Robert Smith's Reading List
As frontman of ’80s post-punk powerhouse The Cure, Robert Smith infused his songs with literary inspirations as far-reaching as Baudelaire’s classic…
Jodie Foster's Favorite Books
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Henry Rollins’ Reading List
Hardcore legend Henry Rollins is as DIY as they come. At 20, he helmed Black Flag as they took the…
Johnny Depp's Essential Reading List
In addition to playing a litany of literature-inspired roles over a truly eclectic movie career, American actor and musician Johnny…
Grimes' 5 Favorite Books
Blending elements of art pop, R&B, hip hop, and electronic music, Canadian DIY star Claire Boucher – aka Grimes –…
Oscar Wilde's Prison Library
In 1895, Oscar Wilde was sentenced to two years of hard labor for charges of “gross indecency.” Over his time…
The Literary Influences of Nick Cave
Nick Cave, gothic brooder and murder balladeer extraordinaire, has spent six decades surrounded by words. Growing up in a tiny…