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The Library of Alexandria Ultima 8 implied HN points 19 Feb 25
  1. The illustrations created by Maksud Alikhanov-Avarsky help bring to life his book, 'The Expedition to Khiva'. They provide a visual glimpse of the journey and the locations he experienced.
  2. These images were not included in the book itself, showcasing the unique nature of the collection of drawings.
  3. The book and the illustrations capture the historical journey from the Caspian Sea to Khiva, highlighting important sites and experiences along the way.
Am I Doing This Right? 491 implied HN points 04 Apr 23
  1. The book '100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli' has detailed and fun illustrations, including epic title pages with dragons relaxing on sun chairs and rock & roll dragons in New York.
  2. The process of creating the book involved adjustments and decisions, like changing a dragon from two-headed to one-headed for clarity and making tweaks to keep the content appropriate for readers.
  3. The illustrations in the book include interesting Easter eggs like dragons eating tacos and a reference to Shrek, adding layers of fun and creativity to the overall story.
Carefree Sketches 19 implied HN points 12 May 21
  1. The author's Substack, Carefree Sketches, presents everyday life through a unique perspective of 'sidelong gazes and carefree sketches.'
  2. The author, Ebuka Igbokwe, invites readers to reflect on how we present ourselves to others and encourages them to explore his other writings on Medium and Substack.
  3. Readers are encouraged to subscribe to the Carefree Sketches newsletter to not miss the first issue and are prompted to share it with friends.
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