EditorialA worktable at Coral Graphics Services in Hicksville, N.Y., where the dust jacket cover of Marlon James’ “Moon Witch, Spider King,” was printed, in December 2021. (Thomas Prior/The New York Times)
EditorialAs the modern kitchen became larger and more porous, flowing into adjacent rooms, the worktable evolved into the island, where multitasking hostesses could chop, chat and serve. (Bruce Buck/The New York Times)