What We See When We Read

By Peter Mendelsund

A gorgeously unique, fully illustrated exploration into the phenomenology of reading—how we visualize images from reading works of literature, from one of our very best book jacket designers,...

Cover

By Peter Mendelsund

Hon o yomu toki ni nani ga okite iru noka

By Peter Mendelsund

Che cosa vediamo quando leggiamo

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The Look of the Book

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Why do some book covers instantly grab your attention, while others never get a second glance? Fusing word and image, as well as design thinking and literary criticism, this captivating investigati...

Same Same

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In the shifting sands of the desert, near an unnamed metropolis, there is an institute where various fellows come to undertake projects of great significance. But when our sort-of hero, Percy Frobi...

What We See When We Read

By Peter Mendelsund

A gorgeously unique, fully illustrated exploration into the phenomenology of reading—how we visualize images from reading works of literature, from one of our very best book jacket designers,...

What We See When We Read (Interactive Edition)

By Peter Mendelsund

A gorgeously unique, full-color enhanced eBook edition of acclaimed cover designer and passionate reader Peter Mendelsund’s exploration into the phenomenology of reading—how we visualiz...

Exhibitionist

By Peter Mendelsund

From acclaimed designer and novelist Peter Mendelsund, a deeply personal reflection on depression and the redemptive power of art, interspersed with 100 original paintingsIn the early days of the p...

Exhibitionist

By Peter Mendelsund

From acclaimed designer and novelist Peter Mendelsund, a deeply personal reflection on depression and the redemptive power of art, interspersed with 100 original paintingsIn the early days of the p...