Books
The 35-Year-Long Hunt to Find a Fantasy Author's Hidden Treasure
The treasures were hidden in 1981 by publisher Byron Preiss, as part of his plan to promote his new book, 'The Secret.' So far, only two of the 12 treasures have been recovered.
I Traveled to Every Supreme Store in the World to Understand the Meaning of Supreme
Read an exclusive excerpt from 'Supremacist,' a book about the cult of Supreme that's written by a guy who's obsessed with the streetwear brand, despite not knowing how to skate.
This Man Spent 25 Years Documenting Every Day of Hitler's Life
'The Itinerary' is a 2400 page book listing where the Führer was on each day of his life, how he got there, what he did and who he was with.
What It Was Like to Be Stanley Kubrick's Assistant for Three Decades
In a new memoir, the director's longtime assistant sheds light on Kubrick's famously controlled sets and offers a unique portrait of one of the 20th century's most famous filmmakers.
What Does It Mean to Be an Indigenous Man in 2016?
A new book looks at the complex reality and why even just exploring the topic is a difficult task.
George R. R. Martin Is the Only Novelist the Internet Cares About
The 'Game of Thrones' creator just released a new chapter from 'Winds of Winter' on his LiveJournal, because he still uses that.
My Time with the Bangladeshi Bloggers Facing Terror and Machete Attacks
We went to Dhaka, where secular bloggers, writers, and publishers are being targeted with brutal methods aimed at suppressing free speech.
We Asked People at the Library What They're Doing There
In six years, 350 libraries have closed in the UK, with another 111 due to be axed within the next 12 months. We asked who still uses libraries, and what for?
Why Single Women Are More Powerful in America Than Ever Before
Writer Rebecca Traister's soon-to-be-seminal book explores the role of unmarried women in America, analyzing how when the number of single women in America rises, direct social change occurs.
How to Turn a Newsletter About Sex Work into a Memoir About Love
Charlotte Shane moved from cam-girl work to in-person sex work, and uncovers the similarities between her former day job and personal writing.
The Worst Break-Ups in History
In her new book, "It Ended Badly," Jennifer Wright compiles some of history's most traumatic breakups, resulting in a how-to guide to love gone wrong.
Unearthing the Secret History of 'LA's Deadliest Punk Rock Gang'
Disco's Out... Murder's In! explores the story of La Mirada Punks, a group of loosely-organized criminals who became known for slam pit stabbings, murders at punk shows, and tarnishing the music scene.