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One writer's love for collecting Italo Calvino paperbacks offers a glimpse at how book design twists and turns over the decades. 

on what her collection of Italo Calvino novels says about the shifting winds of design in book publishing.

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The novel cover changes and changes

Fauxliage (1)

"We have to contend with these manufactured landscapes."

in conversation with photographer [Annette LeMay Burke](https://atelierlemay.com/).

Fauxliage

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The third time may not be the charm.

on the design history and lackluster relaunch of a cult IKEA shelf.


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An IKEA bookshelf’s third coming

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Embracing spectacle, nostalgia, and magnolia leaves.

on Martha Stewart’s 144-page book on wreath making.  

Martha's wreaths

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The people yearn for the grotto.

on the eternal appeal of decorative caves.

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Grottocore

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It's the most wonderful time of the year.

As per tradition, we asked Dirt contributors and friends to share what’s on their wishlist this year. Have fun, give thanks, go shopping. Not necessarily in that order.

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The novel cover changes and changes

Fauxliage

An IKEA bookshelf’s third coming

Martha's wreaths

Grottocore

Our gift guide pt. 2

Our gift guide pt. 1

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