The Back to School Collection

Five books for the future artist, critic, and educator—all in one inspiring collection.

The Five Lives of Hilma af Klint 
A moving biography, told in vivid illustrations, this graphic novel features key moments in the life of Swedish artist and pioneer of abstract painting Hilma af Klint (1862–1944). Long underrecognized, af Klint is amid a sensational rediscovery that continues to take art audiences by storm.

Making a Great Exhibition 
An exciting insight into the workings of artists and museums, Making a Great Exhibition is a colorful and playful introduction geared to children ages 3 to 7.

William Shakespeare × Rose Wylie: The Tempest 
Set on a remote island, Shakespeare’s The Tempest is an ideal subject for the artist Rose Wylie, whose work frequently references classic stories and well-known characters.

What It Means to Write About Art: Interviews with Art Critics 
The most comprehensive portrait of art criticism ever assembled, as told by the leading writers of our time.

Letters to a Young Painter 
Never before translated into English, Rainer Maria Rilke’s fascinating Letters to a Young Painter, written toward the end of his life between 1920 and 1926, is a surprising companion to his infamous Letters to a Young Poet, earlier correspondence from 1902 to 1908. While the latter has become a global phenomenon, with millions of copies sold in many different languages, the present volume has been largely overlooked.