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Here’s the Story Behind the Original Cover of ‘The Great Gatsby’ and the Artist Who Created It

First edition dust jacket of “The Great Gatsby,” 1925
photo: First edition dust jacket of “The Great Gatsby,” 1925 (Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)

Few novels have achieved the same level of fame as The Great Gatsby. Originally published in 1925, this classic novel tells the story of an enigmatic millionaire Jay Gatsby who is driven by a romantic desire to reunite with his old lover, all the while commenting on social class, new and old money, and the American dream. Although first and foremost, author F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece is renowned for its compelling tale, the book also features one of the most iconic covers in literature. It depicts a disembodied flapper's face hovering over a nighttime cityscape.

Ingenious ‘Bionic Reading’ System Will Help You Read Faster Online

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It's fair to say many of us spend a lot of time reading online. Whether it's required for work, or you happen to do most of your reading on a screen-news, ebooks, social media, etc. - the constant blue light glare and small fonts can take their toll. Not only can screentime cause eye strain and headaches, but for some, there's a feeling of frustration and the sense that they're just not fully comprehending what they're spending so much time reading.

Banksy Graffitied Walls And Wasn't Sorry' Is A Children's Book By Fausto Gilberti

Unless you've spent the past fifteen years of your life avoiding all human contact and interaction, you've likely heard of the world-famous yet completely mysterious graffiti artist Banksy. He creates his art while no one is watching; no one knows the identity of the great creator, making the creations that much more magical. Sometimes he even destroys them.