Books
“In Jude Stewart’s witty, surprising, and jubilant romp through the most undervalued of the senses, you will encounter some of the most rapturous descriptions of scent ever put on paper. But even more than that, Revelations in Air is an expansive and large-hearted consideration of friendship, memory, beauty, and the art of appreciation.”
—Adrienne Miller, author of In the Land of Men
“Journalist Stewart (Patternalia) takes olfaction seriously in this impassioned exploration of smell… What sets Stewart’s tour apart is her intense descriptions—jasmine has “an extraordinary sense of liftoff” that “rolls over you like a tidal wave,” and the smell of truffles is “heterodox, suggesting its own universe… packed with vibrant energy.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Opens a window onto the sweet and savory, sharp and pungent…[Stewart’s] writing is an alluring blend that covers everything you need to explain smells and smelling.”
—Print Magazine
“Revelations in Air manages to feel both breezy and substantial, exciting and informative—like an expertly guided tour of scents.”
—Lit Hub, selected as New & Noteworthy Nonfiction in October 2021
“Wicked, poetic and illuminating.”
—Jack Hitt, author of Bunch of Amateurs
Patternalia
An Unconventional History of Polka Dots, Stripes, Plaid, Camouflage & Other Graphic Patterns
2015
Published by Bloomsbury
By Jude Stewart
“In this delightful romp through the world of textiles, Stewart (ROY G. BIV) shows how patterns crisscross the globe…A true treasure for readers interested in design or fashion.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Stewart’s exceptional authorial ability to string it all together [makes Patternalia] feel both cohesive and wildly exciting.”
—AIGA Eye on Design
“As author Jude Stewart reveals in her new book Patternalia, the backstories [of patterns] are as varied and complex as they are revealing.”
—Fast Company Co. Design
“A new book that dives into the history of these oft-overlooked design motifs of everyday life… Plainly fascinating.”
—Quartz
“A brisk flip through the sampler of patterns we take for granted every single day.”
—Toronto Globe and Mail
ROY G. BIV
An Exceedingly Surprising Book About Color
2013
Published by Bloomsbury
By Jude Stewart
“A rabbit hole of a good read. Color infuses meaning; meaning infuses color. Stewart has made it all the more vibrant by exploring its interpretations.”
—Chicago Tribune
“Stewart’s well-designed book is visually stimulating and surprising, reminding readers that colors are still as fascinating and fun as they were in grade school.”
—Publishers Weekly
“In an artfully designed work, factoids and myths about color are brightly packaged in a format with eye-catching typographics… [Stewart’s] research into the associations and meanings of color is extensive.”
—Kirkus Reviews