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The Olsen Twins: Literate, Apparently

Here’s a first look at the cover of the upcoming Olsen twin tome, Influence.

When I first saw this cover, I got all excited. Given the title and the mood conveyed by the cover, I thought it might be a deep exploration of the process of growing absurdly rich and famous with your twin — how one influences, or doesn’t influence, the other. A hard-hitting look at who they are as individuals, and who they are as sisters, and who they are as twins.

But, no,it’s not going to be anything interesting after all.

“Influence” features profiles of people such as artists, writers and designers who have influenced the twins and have made them the trendsetters they are today. Some of the talented individuals include shoe designer Christian Louboutin, actress Lauren Hutton, former Interview magazine editor/biographer Bob Colacello, photographers Terry Richardson and Jack Pierson and jewelry designer/sculptor Robert Lee Morris.

“Mary-Kate and I have filled Influence with the most interesting, challenging, creative people we know — the ones who helped pave the way for us and our generation,” said Ashley Olsen.

Mary-Kate Olsen added, “Our collaboration with Penguin on Influence is exciting because we are bringing something unique to the market. Ashley and I interviewed the people who have inspired us, with the hope that they will inspire and teach others.”

Christian Louboutin? Lauren Hutton? My ass. The Olsen twins’ “fashion” has been influenced primarily by two things: the homeless lady on the corner, and cocaine.

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