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Jessica Hische

Jessica Hische grew up in Pennsylvania. She currently lives in San Francisco, where she works as a letterer, illustrator, type designer, and relentless procrastiworker. Clients include Wes Anderson, Dave Eggers, The New York Times, Tiffany & Co., OXFAM America, McSweeney's, American Express, Target, Victoria's Secret, Chronicle Books, Nike, and Samsung. website: jessicahische.is | twitter: @jessicahische.
Brave, Kind, and Grateful
The Joy Luck Club
The Shadow of the Wind
Kristin Lavransdatter, I: The Wreath
Candide
Haroun and the Sea of Stories
Lord of the Flies

Books

Brave, Kind, and Grateful
The Joy Luck Club
The Shadow of the Wind
Kristin Lavransdatter, I: The Wreath
Candide
Haroun and the Sea of Stories
Lord of the Flies

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