Toni Morrison on “Jazz” (1993)
Novelist Toni Morrison looked back on her youth, family and her newest book, "Jazz" in a 1993 interview with Charlie Rose.
Category: Books
It doesn’t matter how many pages they have, books have the power to captivate and intrigue. These articles cover everything from cat pamphlets to 10th century bibles.
24 Anti-Racist Books You Should Read
These 24 anti-racist books are essential reading, with 19 books chosen by Open Culture readers and 5 by us.
Tom Comitta pens tongue-in-cheek rework of Martin Scorsese’s Marvel essay
What started out as a comical article on literature turned into a look at the pervasive world of publishing.
Codex Argenteus: the mysterious Gothic Silver Bible
Behind a silver cover lies the purple pages of Codex Argenteus, an enigmatic bible from 6th century Germany.
Airport Novella – A Comedic Book by Tom Comitta
Airports are fascinating places.
Codex Seraphinianus is one weird-ass book
With a name like Codex Seraphinianus, it's no surprise it features peculiar drawings. There are plenty of weird and indecipherable texts in history. But one of the most curious texts in recent times is the Codex Seraphinianus. Published in 1981, the codex was written by Italian artist, architect and industrial designer Luigi Serafini over a …
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Pussy and Her Language – A Pamphlet For Cats
A book about cats and how they talk. What's not to like?
Hibaq Osman – The Heart Is A Smashed Bulb
Hibaq Osman releases a bittersweet anthology you must read.