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booksThursday, September 17, 2026

Peter Max's death and a rare comic auction

The book world is bookended today by a loss and a find. The passing of pop art icon Peter Max at 88 is the day's biggest cultural moment, while a rare 1953 zombie comic hitting auction offers a collector's counterpoint. Everything else feels like filler.

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Loss and legacy

Two stories capture different ends of the book and art world: a pop art pioneer's death and a rare comic's auction debut.

#01www.sffchronicles.comSep 17
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Peter Max (1937 - 2026)

Peter Max, the psychedelic pop artist whose work defined the 1960s counterculture, has died at 88. The New York Times notes his unusual start in the industry, which is worth reading.

by Robert ZwillingRead original

New books on the horizon

A couple of fresh releases and reviews round out the day, from a buzzy novel to a romance reader's favorite.

#03harpercollins.co.inSep 17
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GRENADE by Coco Mellors

Coco Mellors, author of 'Blue Sisters' and 'Cleopatra and Frankenstein,' has a new novel coming out. 'Grenade' follows a filmmaker in Paris grappling with motherhood and freedom.

#04www.goodreads.comSep 17
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One Golden Summer (Barry's Bay, #2)

A Goodreads reviewer gives 'One Golden Summer' six stars, calling it a standout romance with deep emotional payoff. If you like the genre, this one's getting rare personal praise.

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