Finally: A design-worthy light specifically created to be used with low-energy light bulbs.

Danish industrial designer Ceclie Manz, maker of the celebrated Caravaggio pendant light (I have one in my dining room), has just come up with a simple pendant for low-energy bulbs; the pendant is capped with a flat translucent acrylic top, which allows for additional illumination.

Above: Made from lacquered aluminum, the Mingus Pendant Light comes in six colors and is available in two sizes: €235 for a small and €410 for a large at the Finnish Design Shop.

Above: The Mingus Pendant shown in Nearly Black, Very Grey, and White.

See our Lighting Gallery for more ideas.

Sure, we all enjoy a sparkling white bath with white tile and white towels, and so on, but what about those of us who prefer a moodier atmosphere?

Here's a roundup of bath accessories for goths: black toilet paper, taper candles, and oxblood flowers.

Above: A NY bath designed by Sean McNally, spotted in Lonny. Photograph by David Land. McNally sourced the hand-colored crab engravings from Marckle Myers in NYC.

Above: The gothic flower of choice: black dahlias range from dark oxblood to deep purple; photo via The Treasured Petal.

Above: Binchotan Charcoal Blended Toothbrushes give off negative ions for deodorizing and preventing bacteria; $8 per brush from Terrain.

Above: The Black Monterey Towel Collection (L) range from $9.99 for the wash cloth to $49.99 for the bath towel (member prices are $7.99 to $39.99) and the Black Monterey Bath Mat is $34.99 (member price $24.99) from Home Mint.

Above: Made in Portugal, Renova Black Toilet Paper is biodegradable, nontoxic, and colorfast; $19.99 for a canister of six rolls at Amazon.

Above: From venerable Spanish company Magno, two bars of La Toja Soap are $8 from Amazon.

Above: Black Unscented Dipped Taper Candles are $31.91 for a box of 12 from Amazon. Photograph via Country Living.

Above: Mc and Co's Day Glow Frame Mirror is made from irregularly shaped gray glass; $900 for the large mirror.

N.B.: This post is a rerun; the original ran on June 22, 2012.

Two options for creating a moody Halloween ambience with black blooms, created by two of our favorite florists: Torryne Choate of Birch in San Francisco and Te Dinh Sy of The Willow in Shoreditch in the UK.

According to Sy, "There is something darkly romantic about a black rose, something wicked." To create the desired noirish effect, consider spray painting roses or creating imposters using black crepe paper.

Above: "We recently had to prepare some displays for a thirtieth birthday party and the client wanted black roses," Te Dinh Sy says. "Pure black roses are impossible to get, so with a few spray cans, off we went. There is something odd about the process—spraying a beautiful fresh rosebud black—but the results are undeniably beautiful. The new artificial flower: an urban bloom."

Above: A mix of spray-painted roses and fresh blooms.

Above: In San Francisco, Torryne Choate of Birch created a floral arrangement for Alexis Swanson Traina of Swanson Vineyards, using black paper flowers. Country Living has a video with instructions on how to make crepe paper flowers.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on October 18, 2011.

Here's a roundup of what's piquing our interest this week:

Above: Christine is wondering what happens when an iconic city symbol goes out of production.

• DIY project we're thinking of trying this weekend: gold and silver pumpkins.

Above: Squid ink pasta (for Halloween) by Marco Davies.

• Julie and Sarah are swooning over this book; trust us, you need it now.

Above: Justine has been photographing her aunt Stephanie's black and white house, just in time for Halloween.

Above: Alexa is admiring the faux fur coat in Sofie D'Hoore's fall collection.

• Sarah's heading to the show of Sendai kimono maker Tsuyo Onodera; read about her Senninbari project here.

Above: Christine is looking at this all white summer house by Russian architect Peter Kostelov outside Moscow; without windows or doors.

• Julie's pinning images for her White Mood Board on Pinterest.

Above: Julie never expected her favorite rug to be this one, now ensconced in her living room.

• Alexa regrets not staying here when she was in Istanbul last year.

Above: Sarah is checking out the first edition of Radio Silence.

• Is this Mark Zuckerberg's new SF pied-a-terre?

Meanwhile, over at Gardenista:

Above: Admiring copper fountain and iris wetlands from a San Francisco project by Marcel Wilson. See our Black and White pinboard for more of our latest obsession.

• Checking out the use of containers on this oversized roof terrace in Williamsburg.

When Zeb Stewart dreamed up the Hotel Delmano in Brooklyn, he was aiming "for a place that evoked Havana or Paris." We think he succeeded.

Located within a boarded-up storefront (you enter via a side door), the cocktail lounge is done up in high-speakeasy style; distressed painted walls and ceilings, a long, curved marble bar, burnished brass fixtures and fittings, lazy ceiling fans. For more information, go to Hotel Delmano.

Above: A curved mahogany bar with brass railings.

Above: Vintage wine buckets, framed portraits.

Above: Crimson walls and mirrors add a note of glamor.

Above: A crystal chandelier stands out against a black-painted ceiling.

Above: The curved marble bar.

Above: A ceiling suggesting blue skies.

Above: Vintage brass hooks and a tiled door. Image via Interior Design.

Above: The bath sink suggests another era. Image via Interior Design.

Above: The entry, with vintage brass sign.

Above: A scene right out of Havana.

If you're like us, and you tend to do things at the very last minute, here are some ideas for spur-of-the moment decor; all that's required is a can of black matte spray paint.

Above: A pumpkin spray painted with black matte paint, via Sweet Paul.

Above: Wine bottles (corks included) painted matte black; image via Curbly.

Above: A stag chandelier painted black; photo via Flickr.

Above: A row of ladles painted black holds a row of votive candles.

Above: A jar painted matte black makes an instant Goth candleholder; image via Pure and Noble.

Above: Barnes Black Resin Buffalo/Bison Skull; $64.99 from White Faux Taxidermy on Etsy.

Native to remote rain forests of Northern Australia and New Guinea, the humble bowerbird spends his time collecting items of rare beauty and arranging them to add character to his home. Celebrated stylist Sibella Court can relate.

In Bowerbird, Court—the best-selling author of Etcetera and Nomad—once again imparts her personal secrets of eclectic style, this time with a complete guide to collecting and collections.

Above: Sibella's loofah collection. Much like her avian counterpart, the globe-trotting stylist goes far and wide to add to her collections, and, once home again, she enjoys arranging and rearranging her treasures.

Above: A sense of humor: Sibella's collection of men's mustaches makes for a witty display.

Above: Vintage word cards and masks make for unique wallpaper.

Above: A sense of adventure: Sibella's love of collections in part stems from the fact that they remind her of her travels.

Above: Dethroned? A collection of crowns looks less high and mighty when arranged under an antique high chair.

Above: Ephemeral bits—bones and candles—displayed on scales have a haunting effect.

Above: Mini treasures are neatly gathered under an antique cloche.

Above: Sumptuously shot by the author's own brother, Chris Court, Bowerbird offers personal insight into Sibella's own collections and home; $26.34.

On our radar since 2009, the minimalist oasis Galerie Sofie Lachaert in Tielrode, Belgium, offers an ever-changing display of vintage and modern pieces curated by jewelry and product designer Sofie Lachaert. With two guest rooms that Lachaert runs as a bed and breakfast, you might be tempted to claim permanent residency.

Photography by Danica O. Kus.

Above: A wooden bowl by Hans-Henning Pedersen and a ceramic vase by Christina Schou Christensen sit on a minimalist table by Maarten Van Severen in the Galerie Sofie Lachaert.

Above: A minimalist dining table by Maarten van Severen is paired with wooden stools by Casimir.

Above: The Thorn Coat rack by Matthew Waetherly holds a Flax Rope Lamp designed by Christien Meindertsma in collaboration with traditional rope maker Touwslagerij Steenbergen. The small hanging mirror is by Alberto Artesani.

Above: A curated collection of objects create a vignette; bowl by Hans Stofer, portrait by Marlene Dumas, wood sculpture by Hans-Henning Pedersen and the trestle table by lachaert & dhanis.

Above: A collection of leather framed mirrors by Oscar Maschera hang on the wall.

Above: Brushnecklaces by Dutch artist Jacomijn Van Der Donk hang on the wall.

Above: A display of ceramics from the Galerie Sofie Lachaert. Artists include Piet Stockmans, Jens Fager, Astrid Keller, AldoBakker. Ruth Gurvich, Nedda el Asmar, Studio Stockmans, Rob Brandt, Illka Suppanen and Alberto Artesani.

Above: Lachaert groups sculptural lighting by Jos Devriendt together with sculptural pieces by Christina Schou Christensen. The platter which holds the fruit is by lachaert & dhanis.

Above: The Martin Van Severen Leather Lounge Chair 04 is overlooked by an antler sculpture by lachaert & dhanis with a Jos Devriendt lamp in the background.

Above: A pair of minimally detailed linen dresses by lachaert & dhanis hang in the window while the art work on the wall is by Paul Bourgeois. The suspended table on the wall is by lachaert & dhanis.

Above: A vintage book sits on a suspended table; both are by lachaert & dhanis.

Above: Bedtime is a white and calming oasis. A white vase by Robert Bronwasser is filled with colorful flowers. For information on staying, see B&B Tielrode.

Above: Even vintage hangers become works of art in the Galerie Sofie Lachaert while a Tree with Silver Nails by lachaert & danis is used to hang bath robes.

Above: A pedestal sink is sculptural in the open setting.

Above: An vintage wine decanter is used for soap.

Above: A Studio Job bath towel hangs on an elliptical Japanese inspired ofuros. For more information on Japanese Ofuros, see Japanese Soaking Tub Roundup. The 'hot' silver candlestick is by lachaert & dhanis.

Above: A ceramic bird sculpture by lachaert & dhanis bids you sweet dreams. For more see Hotels & Lodgings: Sofie Lachaert in Belgium.

N.B. What is it about those Belgians and design? For more, see 155 back posts of Belgian Design.

Architect and designer Morie Nishimura’s magical Hinged Brass Mirrors have an equally compelling name—A Quiet Celebration. Spotted at Tent during London Design Week, they reminded us of butterflies about to take flight.

Above: The mirrors reflect their surroundings and change with the angle of the hinges—artistic as well as functional.

Above: Brass lovers will appreciate the patina on the exterior face of the mirrors.

Above: "Tools have meaning for us, and the relationship we have with them defines the way we live," Nishimura says. For more information, see Nishimura Ishou Architecture and Artwork.

Above: Sofie Lachaert's winged mirror appears to float on the wall of the bathroom.

N.B. As far as we're concerned, no home can have too many mirrors. See 1360 images of Wall Mirrors in our Gallery of rooms and spaces.

In the heart of Stockholm's Sodermalm neighborhood lies the moody apartment of illustrator Mats Gustafson, located in a late-19th-century building. Gustafson renovated the flat with friends Neil Logan and Solveig Fernlund (of Fernlund + Logan), who emphasized the play of shadows against the stark white walls.

We especially admire the muted kitchen, antiques collection, and art objects on view throughout the living spaces; all reminiscent of an Ingmar Bergman set. For a similar look, we source some of the key elements in each room below.

See more at T Magazine.

Above: The walls in Gustafson's apartment are painted Stockholm White; for a similar stark approach, consider Farrow & Ball's All White Paint; $85 per gallon. Photo by Jacob Hertzell for T Magazine.

Above: An array of candlesticks by Gustafson's partner, Ted Muehling, sits in front of a mirrored fireplace and a collection of ceramics. Photo by Jacob Hertzell for T Magazine.

Above: Restoration Hardware's Trestle Salvaged Wood Dining Table is available in three different finishes, shown here in a light natural color; $4,245 for the 198-inch-long table.

Above: The affordable Luna Pendant is handmade in Portland, OR, and available with an antique or powder-coated white finish; $109 at Schoolhouse Electric.

Above: .Vintage French Can Back Round Upholstered Side Chair; available in several different finishes and fabrics; pricing starts at $199 at Restoration Hardware.

Above: Pieces from Berndt Friberg and Axel Salto are available from 1st Dibs, like this Set of Friberg Vases from the 1950s; contact for shipping and pricing.

Above: Daria Lvovsky's Needle Felted Black Crows are $68 each from her shop on Etsy.

Above: Astier de Villatte's Peggy Very Big Bowl on Stand is made from French gray earthenware with a white porcelain glaze for $360 from Sue Fisher King.

Above: A single Porcelain Ceiling Light by Thomas Hoof is mounted on the wall in Gustaufson's kitchen; €22 at Thomas Hoof Produkt.

Above: The Ted Muehling for E.R. Butler Biedermeier Candlesticks in bronze range from $145 to $1,010, depending on the height, from Elements Chicago.

Above: The single pelt Auskin Sheepskin Longwool Rug is $71.96 and is also available in black from the Sierra Trading Post. For a budget option, Ikea's Tejn Faux Sheepskin is $9.99.

N.B.: Searching for a different look? See all 210 Steal This Look posts in our archive.

A Frankenstorm-proof cottage, located on the east coast of Great Barrier Island in New Zealand, can be completely sealed off from the elements when not in use.

Clad in black rough-sawn timber, the 1,000-square-foot structure looks north to the sea; the dark exterior palette is completed with a layer of perforated metal screens, which can be closed when the cottage is not occupied. According to Fearon Hay Architects, "This is a retreat that provides shelter, warmth, and comfort to engage with the wilderness and isolation of the remote setting."

Photography by Patrick Reynolds via Fearon Hay Architects.

Above: The dark rough-sawn timber box faces north to the sea. The building is off the grid, powered by solar panels independent systems for water collection and treatment.

Above: Internal walls and floors are clad with oiled oak boards, which provide a warm counterpoint to the dark exterior.

Above: Furnishings are simple: a butterfly chair, a grass carpet, and an Artemide reading lamp.

Above: The folding glass doors can be opened for an indoor/outdoor feel.

Above: At night, the cottage glows from within.

Above: The bathroom is tucked behind a sliding wood panel.

Above: The simple furniture includes a custom bed and bedside table.

Above: Built-in shelving is concealed behind a sliding panel.

Above: A trio of custom hooks.

Above: When not in use, the cottage can be completely closed with a layer of perforated metal screens.

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We're delighted to launch our new video series, "Remodelista in Conversation with Design Innovators," featuring some of the most exciting design luminaries (architects, interior designers, artisans) working today. First up: Lauren Geremia of Geremia Design in Emeryville, CA, the visionary behind some of the Bay Area's most innovative, edgiest spaces. Join us as we sit down for coffee with Geremia, courtesy of our friends at Starbucks.

Geremia studied painting at RISD before segueing into interior design (she got her start decorating bars and restaurants on a budget), and her inventive approach got her noticed by the local tech community. Her clients include some of the Bay Area's most happening companies—think Dropbox and Instagram—and she's done domestic interiors for leading tech innovatives as well. What's she excited about? New frontiers in LED lighting, for one (watch our video to find out why). And let us know what design innovations you're excited about; we'd love to hear from our reader on this topic.

We recently dropped in on designer Lorraine Kirke (she's the matriarch of a family that includes husband Simon Kirke, the legendary Bad Company drummer, and daughter Jemima Kirke of Girls). Kirke's special talent is creating idiosyncratic mashup worlds wherever she happens to touch down—New York, London, Miami, and Long Island. Even the name of her New York-based clothing line Geminola is a mashup; merging the names of her children, Greg, Jemima, Domino, and Lola.

From vintage markets to eBay, nothing is out of bounds for Kirke; when she travels, she trawls tirelessly for inspiration. The result? A fashion line created from recycled and reworked one-of-a-kind pieces; never seen before and definitely not to be found anywhere else. When her creative daughters Jemima (portraitist and accidental Girls star), Domino (singer and doula), and Lola (actress) need a frock to wear to a big event, Geminola is their first stop.

Photography by Brian Ferry for Remodelista.

Above: The kitchen island is a classic example of a found piece, which Kirke retrofitted with doors and drawers and a piece of soapstone as a countertop.

Above: The cabinet was retro fitted with salvaged antique mirrored doors that Kirke sourced from Moon River Chattle in Brooklyn. She then placed the cabinet on top of a found side board to make a floor-to-ceiling pantry. The painting on the right is a self-portrait by Jemima Kirke, who trained as a painter at RISD.

Above: A romantic vignette featuring a distressed mantel Kirke purchased from Second Hand Rose, her go-to source for vintage wallpaper.

Above: Kirke favors patina; creating it if it doesn't already exist. She purchased the lamps above the island 25 years ago in London and they have traveled with her through all her moves. The turquoise stools were found at midcentury gallery Wyeth.

Above: Kirke created a ceiling using multicolored tin pieces she found at Olde Goode Things.

Above: L. Kirke retro fitted old refrigerator doors onto her kitchen cabinets. R. Kirke purchased her double soapstone sink from Jim Morgan of Tall Cotton Supply.

Above: Kirke created a wraparound bookshelf in the kitchen and dining room using found pieces of old doors.

Above: Kirke found the galvanized steel sheet in her attic and had it flattened to create a surface for the wall. She sourced the subway tiles from eBay.

Above: The dye room is in the basement of the West Village townhouse; Kirke cut out a hole from an old work bench she found in the basement and had it fitted with a double sink. The backsplash is made from found green tiles. This is where Kirke dyes dresses, napkin, and tablecloths for Geminola.

Above: A collection of vintage French linen napkins from Portobello Road and Brimfield that Kirke dyes in vibrant colors; available through Geminola.

Above: Kirke's approach to hanging art follows a similar pattern of eclecticism: A black and white Irving Penn photo and a drawing by Jenny Scobel flank a colorful still life.

Above: A vintage shelf embedded into the wall is filled with Kirke's finds from all over the world, destined for her Geminola dresses.

N.B. Lorraine Kirke has a way with combining and refashioning vintage pieces. For more inspiration, see 336 Vintage images in our Gallery of rooms and space.

The day that ceramicist Helena Seget’s pet rat skittered across a work in progress was a fortuitous one.

Fascinated by the organic design created from the accidental pattern of the scurrying paw prints, Seget realized that she had an indelible memory of her beloved pet. After she installed the tiles in her bathroom, she strangely never felt alone in that room again; to be forever inhabited by her rat’s “genius."

N.B. Helena Seget's "genius" was spotted at Tent London during London Design Week.

Above: With her paw prints permanently inscribed in Seget's home, the pet rat becomes part of the memory of the house.

Above: The prints have an abstract and delicate quality.

Above: Custom paw print tiles are available through Helena Seget, who is based in Newcastle, UK; £16 each.

N.B. Be sure to read Amy Wilentz's Willard Diaries, chronicling her spooky run-ins with rats.

Black pendant lights add a hint of glamor and sophistication to a room; here are ten we like.

Above: A Remodelista favorite (Sarah has one over her dining table), the Caravaggio P2 Pendant Light in aluminum with high-glass lacquer; $275 (8 inches high) or $395 (13 inches high) at Y Lighting.

Above: Acquatinta Handblown Murano Glass Pendant Light in black; $730 at Y Lighting.

Above: The Unfold Pendant by Form Us with Love for Muuto is available in three colors; $189 at Design Within Reach.

Above: Drink Pendant Light in painted black finish; $316 at Y Lighting.

Above: Black powder-coated steel Kulla Pendant Lamp with diffuser; $69.99 at Ikea.

Above: Authorized re-edition of Danish designer Verner Panton's classic aluminum Topan Pendant Light; $350 at Hive Modern.

Above: A classic from the UK, the Bestlite B9 Metal Suspension Light is $245 at Horne.

Above: UK designer Tom Dixon's Beat Stout Light of hand-beaten brass with black finish; $1,235 at Y Lighting.

Above: Ayers Pendant Light by Marco Piva, handblown of four layers of Murano glass; $772 at Y Lighting.

Above: The Joe Large Pendant Light by Modiss is $596 at All Modern.

Above: The 12.5-inch Amax Pendant Light features a white interior; $625 at Y Lighting.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on March 10, 2010.

For the past couple of years I've been addicted to black taper candles, especially effective when used in candelabras (or in groupings) to add an edgy note to a table setting and especially relevant for Halloween.

Our favorite beeswax tapers (available in a range of colors, including black) come from Big Dipper Waxworks in Seattle.

Above: My favorite house guest of the summer, Megan Wilson of Ancient Industries, took this photo of my family house in Wellfleet, MA.

Above: A brass midcentury candelabra with black tapers, via the Marion House Book.

Above: A dining room by Poesis Design, with a pair of wall-mounted candlesticks; photo by Tony Cenicola for the NY Times.

Above: Black tapers in glass candlesticks also from Hindsvik.

Above: Black candles in white candle holders create a surprisingly appealing effect; photo via HK Living in Denmark.

Above: Ted Muehling candlesticks paired with black candles in the home of Eva Gentry; photo by Douglas Lyle Thompson. Gentry orders her candles in bulk from Creative Candles.

Above: A pair of glossy red candlesticks paired with black tapers; via Hindsvik.

N.B. This post is a rerun; the original ran on October 17, 2011.

Ferm Living of Denmark offers a wall sticker for your child's room (or any room, for that matter), perfect for Halloween season (best of all, you can recycle it year after year).

Above: Castle Sticker from Ferm Living; $98 from Loft Modern.

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Minimalists take note, a (mostly) white kitchen is paired-down to the basics: modern kitchen appliances and fixtures are accented with sleek hardware.

Here an appliance, like this ceiling recessed range hood from the BEST® Sorpresa™ line, inspires the design of an entire kitchen; get the look of the kitchen with our sources below.

Above: Selecting understated appliances and cabinetry allows for maximum visibility of the panoramic view.

Above: Subtle and virtually out of sight, the Cirrus Range Hood was designed with open-living spaces in mind. Made with stainless steel panels that lie flat against the ceiling, they also feature LED lights and a delay off feature. Considering a new range hood? BEST offers a Sorpresa Visualizer Tool, which enables you to envision hood designs in a range of kitchen motifs.

Above: Bright white countertops made of Corian, a durable nonporous acrylic polymer that comes in over 130 colors. It can also be used for cabinet fronts and sinks.

Above: A sleek cooktop reflects the shape of the Cirrus Range Hood above: The 30 Inch Electric Cooktop is $1,299 from Electrolux.

Above: Choose a simple kitchen faucet like the Gooseneck Four Hole Kitchen Mixer with Metal Lever Handles; $1,816 from Waterworks.

Above: A mini Cycad Plant as kitchen house plant – in the UK, source the Cycad Revoluta for £22.99 from Plant Station; in the US the King Sego from Green Genes.

Above: For a clean look, choose an under-mounted kitchen sink like this Cast Iron Undercounter Kitchen Sink; prices range from $604 to $695 from Faucet Direct.

Above: The Sugatsune HK Folding Handle is ideal for when you need a flat-laying hardware pull; $21.25 at Home Decor Hardware.

Above: The All-Clad Stainless Steel Multi Cooker (L) is $169.95 and the All-Clad Master Chef Stockpots (R) is $364 for 2 16 quart pots from Sur La Table.

A few years ago, I made a pilgrimage to the grave of Nico, the Velvet Underground singer and collaborator, in the depths of the Friedhof Grunewald Forest in Berlin. My friend and I both took a rubbing of her tombstone that read simply: "Nico, Christa Päffgen 1938-1988." We did the same at Jim Morrison's grave in Paris; today our interests and rockstar obsessions have evolved, but we'll always have the macabre prints to remind us. Here are five ways to use grave rubbings—and even tombstones—as art.

Above: A slim headstone leans against a fireplace in England; photo by Antony Crolla, discovered via Desire to Inspire.

Above: UK artist Samantha Sweeting created this hand-engraved, unglazed earthenware plate with text taken from a gravestone rubbing in Devon.

Above: LA-based artist Christopher Garrett created this grave rubbing at a local cemetery for the "Sound of Silence" show at the AMP Gallery in Athens, Greece; image via The Eternal Optimist.

Above: A room in a renovated Grade II listed Georgian house in Spitalfields for photographer Oliver Chanarin by architect Chris Dyson.

Above: A Screen Print of Jim Morrison's Gravestone in Paris is €49 from Jim Morrison Paris, printed on handmade acid-free Lokta paper with a deckled edge.

Thursday evening, November 1st, we'll be celebrating NYC painter Duncan Hannah's new show, "The Infatuationist," at Modernism in San Francisco. Will we see you there?

We've admired Hannah's work for a while now (see A Painter at Home: Duncan Hannah in New York). Hannah lives much of his life in the past, riveted by the possibilities of exploring a vanished world—an imagined England, perhaps, recovering from the First World War and not yet able to comprehend a Second. His work captures that moment of possibility that occurs just as a good story gets underway: the ship setting sail, sunlight gleaming on a roadster's fender, the girl who waits for you in a doorway. See more of his work at Duncan Hannah.

Modernism is located at 685 Market Street; Suite 290; SF 94105; the telephone number is (415) 541-0461. The opening reception starts at 5 pm and goes until 8:30 pm.

Above: Hannah at home in NYC; photograph by Michael Mundy of An Afternoon With...

Above: A montage of Hannah's paintings. "I have a large collection of classic Penguin paperbacks, and they're so beautiful," he says. "I paint them with all their distressed-ness, and dog ears and rips. I must have done 80 or 90, and I started making some up, like Cautionary Tales by Duncan Hannah, a book I was going to write about my life and times. I only got so far as the cover." Photograph by Michael Mundy of An Afternoon With...

Above: "By the Sea," 2010. Oil on canvas; 14 by 18 inches; for information, contact Modernism.