Arts & Ideas
Scribd Selects: Arts & Ideas
A Fresh Look...
Long before hipster culture invaded America, experimental artists - Pollock, Davis, Kerouac, to name a few - gave birth to the modern notion of cool. A fresh look at a century-defining idea.
The Writing Life...
Funny, insightful, & engaging, this deeply personal look into the life & work of the prolific writer is a divine spark for any aspiring writer.
Renaissance Genius...
Enter the mind of the original Renaissance Man & explore his fascinations, now paired with artwork & modern insights to bring his genius alive.
Portrait of an Icon...
A Los Angeles Times bestseller, Malka Marom’s intimate portrait of Joni Mitchell is a groundbreaking revelation of the creative process and emotional struggles of the most iconic musicians of the modern era.
Behind the Scenes
21 books hand-picked by Scribd editorial staff
Ever wonder what went on off-camera? From the wizard in Oz to the ones at Hogwarts, take a peek behind the curtain with these chronicles of backstage hijinks.
Writers on Writing
28 books hand-picked by Scribd editorial staff
This collection is for every aspiring writer or devoted reader who’s sought insight from the masters. From making time to write to fine-tuning every sentence, these writers prove that you can both do and teach.
Books About Words
23 books hand-picked by Scribd editorial staff
This one’s for all the lexophiles, polyglots, and amateur linguists out there. These are books all about the written and spoken word: the words we treasure and the words we ban, the words we use everyday and the words we try to avoid.
