Basquiat’s Reference Books & Literary Influences
In his short life, Jean-Michel Basquiat was a graffiti poet, political painter, and pop icon whose cult status and cultural…
Owen Wilson's Favorite Books
With his soft Texas drawl, trademark crooked nose, and dry comedic style, Owen Wilson has been charming the silver screen…
Bob Odenkirk's 6 Favorite Books
After three decades of sketch comedy writing – including stints at Saturday Night Live, The Ben Stiller Show and cult…
Henry Rollins’ Reading List
Hardcore legend Henry Rollins is as DIY as they come. At 20, he helmed Black Flag as they took the…
Dick Cavett's 6 Favorite Books
Over three decades of in-depth interviews on the air, legendary American TV personality Dick Cavett managed to disarm celebrity guests…
Bret Easton Ellis' Top 10 Books
Ever since publishing his controversial 1985 debut novel Less Than Zero at the age of 21, Bret Easton Ellis has…
Richard Branson's Lifetime Reading List
In honor of 2016’s World Book Day, British business magnate and investor Richard Branson took to the Virgin blog to…
Stephen King's 10 All-Time Favorite Novels
For his 2007 book The Top Ten: Writers Pick Their Favorite Books, J. Peder Zane asked 125 authors to name their…
Hayao Miyazaki’s 50 Favorite Children’s Books
As a self-described “physically weak” child, beloved director, writer, animator and manga artist Hayao Miyazaki spent much of his childhood in worlds…
Patti Smith's Lifelong Reading List
In her acceptance speech for the National Book Award for 2010’s Just Kids, punk poet Patti Smith had a special message for publishers:…
