Vol. 14 | Art of Print

Things That Go Bump In the Night: Interview with Goosebumps cover illustrator Tim Jacobus

ARTpublika Magazine had the absolute pleasure & privilege of speaking to Tim Jacobus about his art, career and colorful horror-lite worlds.

Fame by Anonymity: The true story of how Angelyne & Tommy Wiseau became Hollywood's billboard icons

Two decades prior to the premier of The Room & the erection of its infamous billboard, Angelyne charted a new course for ambitious dreamers.

Why You Should Totally Judge a Book by Its Cover: The beautiful art of book cover design

“Unlike a multiple-page book or a website, a book cover only creates a singular visual moment.” There’s one chance to get it right.

An Abridged History of Baseball Cards and How They Evolved into Collector's Items

Did you know that baseball cards have been around longer than Major League Baseball’s National League, which was founded on February 2,1876

The Little Known History of Jikji, the World’s Oldest Printed Book via Metal Moveable Type

As much as we strive to uncover the facts, history remains a mix of truth, falsity & the unknown — for example, the history of book printing

Dazed & Confused No More: Jefferson Hack on giving voice to the collective zeitgeist

Accessibility is the nexus upon which social marginalization and independent rebellion intersect in the pursuit for cultural liberation.

Anaïs Nin Printed Her Future in New York City: Assimilation and the letterpress

“I did not accept the verdict and decided to print my own books,” wrote Nin. “For seventy-five dollars I bought a second-hand press...

The Stunning Book Art of Elysa Voshell: An interview

“Harry & Zeke Go Fishing addresses issues pertaining to attention deficit disorder, cumulus clouds, the slow but steady return of....

Fantastical Creatures and How to Print Them: The making of the Demogorgon from Stranger Things

Joyce Byers is finally introduced to the Demogorgon — a tall, white, terrifying creature from a parallel world called the Upside Down that..

East Meets West: The balanced woodblock printing art of Hasui Kawase

The appeal of Kawase’s work lies in its ability to capture Japan’s past by fusing traditional woodblock printing with Western-style art.

Hilda the Pin-Up Calendar Girl by Duane Bryers (1911 — 2012): A visual essay

Hilda, The Pin Up Calendar Girl, by Duane Bryers (1911 — 2012): A visual essay

Have You Read Any Interesting Books Lately? A visual essay

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