Ex Libris (Postcards)

Send and receive gorgeous literary postcards featuring book recommendations from Pulitzer Prize–winning literary critic Michiko Kakutani and stunning original cover art from illustrator Dana Tanamachi

These exquisite postcards from renowned literary critic Michiko Kakutani's book Ex Libris, a collection of her must-read books, are the perfect way to show someone you’re thinking of them, share a book recommendation, or add a pop of literary flair to your walls. Illustrated by Dana Tanamachi, these postcards featuring covers of literary classics, non-fiction favorites, and beloved novels like The Great Gatsby, Frankenstein, and Harry Potter will be irresistible to any bibliophile.

The boxed set contains fifty postcards offering two each of twenty-five cover interpretations of literary classics featured in Ex Libris. The other side includes a thoughtful quote from Kakutani’s essay about the book with plenty of room for writing a message.

About the Author

Michiko Kakutani is a Pulitzer Prize-winning literary critic and the former chief book critic of The New York Times. She is also the author of the New York Times bestseller The Death of Truth.

Author Residence: New York, NY

Author Hometown: New Haven, CT

Dana Tanamachi is a lettering artist and designer who specializes in custom typography and illustration. She has been commissioned by Target, Nike, USPS, Ralph Lauren, Instagram, West Elm, O: The Oprah Magazine, and Time.

Illustrator Residence:Brooklyn, NY