Design a Strand Tote

New York's famed Strand Book Store is almost as famous for its iconic tote bags as for its "18 miles of books." After offering up special totes designed by the likes of David Hockney, Art Spiegelman, and Adrian Tomine, the store is inviting artists from around the world to submit their original illustrations representing the Strand for its first ever tote bag design contest. The grand prize package includes the production for sale of a Strand tote featuring the winner's artwork as well as more than $1,000 worth of graphics-rich books. Co-sponsored by the School of Visual Arts, TOON Books, Drawn & Quarterly, and Fantagraphics Books (who have all chipped in on prizes), the contest runs through March 31.