Welcome to the New Directions Blog
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A Space for Readers and Collectors
Welcome to the New Directions Blog — a place to write about the remarkable publishing house that has been bringing readers the best of world literature since 1936.
Here you'll find writing about individual books, deep dives into specific eras of the press's history, profiles of cover designers like the legendary Alvin Lustig, and reflections on what makes New Directions such a singular institution in American publishing.
What to Expect
Some of the topics we plan to explore:
- The early years: how James Laughlin built a publishing house from a Harvard dorm room
- Alvin Lustig's revolutionary cover designs of the 1940s and 50s
- The NDP paperback series and why spine numbers matter to collectors
- Individual book profiles — the stories behind the stories
- New Directions in translation: the press's role in bringing world literature to English-speaking readers
- Collecting New Directions: tips, resources, and favorite finds
Stay Tuned
This blog is just getting started. Check back for new posts, and in the meantime, explore the full collection of New Directions titles in our database.
The ND Collector Hub is an independent fan project and is not affiliated with New Directions Publishing.