Jonathan Lethem’s ‘Cellophane Bricks’ collides art writing with narrative imagination
The novelist joins Document to discuss his new collection of prose on the work of Nan Goldin, Rachel Harrison, and several others
‘Like Love’ guides readers through years of Maggie Nelson’s thoughtful work
The autotheorist’s latest book is a best-of collection of essays equal parts academic and personal
Danny Lim takes us into the unseen heart of Stockholm
In his new photobook ‘Green’, the New York-based photographer turns his camera on the expressive youth and mossy parklands of Stockholm’s industrial waterfront
In Jennifer Croft’s ‘The Extinction of Irena Rey,’ literature is alive—even dangerous
Set in a Polish forest, the award-winning translator’s first novel embarks on a rewilding of language, narrative, and art itself
‘Copy Machine Manifestos: Artists Who Make Zines’ memorializes a forgotten archive
During the exhibition’s final days at the Brooklyn Museum, writer and philosopher FT wonders: Can institutions handle zines?
The singular vision of Otti Berger
Published by Hatje Cantz, ‘Weaving for Modernist Architecture’ illuminates the prodigious textile designer’s tragically brief career
‘No Judgment’ with Lauren Oyler
The writer’s newest collection of essays reminds us that cultural critics are people too
Fine Print: Can two writers handle real life together?
For his first monthly column, Drew Zeiba asks if art is worth it
Writing as exorcism: Chris Kraus on the art of confessional literature
The alt-intellectual icon shares five books that couldn’t not be written, from William S. Burroughs’s ‘Queer’ to ‘Great Expectations’ by Kathy Acker
Fariha Róisín turns personal trauma into narratives of cultural resistance
Document takes you inside Róisín’s home as she talks beauty, recovery, and navigating cultural shame
Document contributors on the books that changed their lives
Kim Jones, Simone Rocha, Jeremy Pope, and more Document No. 16 contributors share required reading for future generations
500 years, 400 artists, and 54 countries: ‘Great Women Artists’ is the most extensive collection of female created art yet
Ocean's 8 of the art world: Ghada Amer, Sharon Hayes, Deana Lawson, and Martha Rosler took down the tired ‘female artist’ narrative at The Met...
A new tome traces Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv’s 60 years in logo design
The iconic design firm Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv is responsible for the most memorable American logos, from the NBC peacock to the Chase Bank...
A new cross-cultural book series will help you ‘unlearn’ the tired narratives on Asian identity
Volume One of FAR-NEAR approaches the cultural complications of Asian identity with artworks free from the pressures of place, expectation and stereotype.
Brave New Wonders: A Preview of the Inaugural Edition of “Close”
Document's Shawn Lakin and photographer Ryan James Caruthers discuss their new publication with musician Julia Cumming.
Slava Mogutin: “I Transgress, Therefore I Am”
Document speaks with the artist, poet, and transgressor about his new book, "Bros & Brosephines."
An Island Aesthetic: Loewe Travels to Ibiza
The Spanish house announces a special collaboration with cult boutique Paula’s Ibiza.
A Trace of the Real
Captured in a limited edition book, Marlene Marino uses analogue photography to preserve intimate realities.
Where Imagination Becomes Reality
Photographer Paul Barbera travels to Japan for the second installment in his “Where They Create” series.
The World’s a Stage for Gucci
Art photographer Nick Waplington smartly captures the exclusive mise-en-scène of the Italian fashion brand’s Cruise 2017 collection.
“Dior: The Art of Color”
The French house celebrates 50 years of beauty with a new anthology.
Henry Leutwyler’s Material Culture
The photographer reflects on some of the 20th century's most significant names via personal objects in new book “Document.”
Alternative Vision: Martine Sitbon Discusses Testimony and New Tome with Partner Marc Ascoli
In the forthcoming book, the designer recounts significant moments from her past and carefully focuses on the garments themselves that have defined not only her...
Dries Van Noten Documents His Legacy
To commemorate his Fall/Winter 2016 collections, the Belgian designer publishes two limited edition volumes.
“For You,” by Max Hirschberger
Document presents Hirschberger's upcoming exhibition and book "For You," exploring the photographer's fascination with 1970s pre-AIDS era New York and San Francisco through the reimagining...
“Say Bye to Reason and Hi to Everything”
Say Bye to Reason and Hi to Everything, Published by Capricious Press, is a hybrid of poetry, criticism, and fiction. Guest-edited by New York based...
Holiday Scavenger Hunt
The editors of Document search high and low this holiday season to find the most coveted gifts in the most obscure NYC landscapes. You won’t...
Document reads: Chad Moore’s “June”
Chad Moore’s June, is a selection of photographs, arranged by color and filled with New York’s downtown art kids.
Document’s Reads: Our favorite books from the past year
As Fashion Week rapidly approaches, we’ve been looking back at some of our favorite inspirational books, novels and artist monographs of the past year for...
A Visit to the Los Angeles Art Book Fair
This past weekend marked the third installment of the Los Angeles Art Book Fair, organized by New York’s Printed Matter. Over 250 exhibitors from around...
Learn to Read Art: A History of Printed Matter
Exclusive Excerpt—“Track Star” by Andrew Durbin
Andrew Durbin's new book Mature Themes freely shifts between deep thoughts on the film Clueless or pop star Katy Perry to discussions on the theorist...
Celebrating Hairstylist Guido’s New Book With Raquel & Kameron
Supermodel Raquel Zimmermann talks to legendary hair stylist Guido Palau about meditation, inspiration, and his new Rizzoli book, Hair: Guido.
