To celebrate the release of Scott Campbell's new book, Hug Machine, the folks at Simon & Schuster have proclaimed this week Hug A Book Week. Who have YOU hugged today? Open your arms to this delightfully tender, goofy, and sweet tale. Watch out world, here he comes! The Hug Machine! Whether you are big, or small, or square, or long, or spikey, or soft, no one can resist his unbelievable hugs! HUG ACCOMPLISHED! [youtube]http://youtu.be/RyRmZDyKPQU[/youtube] Now get hugging! Buy: Powell's | Amazon | Publisher
Dogs Rule: Nonchalantly
For his first book illustrator Mark Ulriksen took to Kickstarter. Somewhat of a dog specialist having "painted dogs for magazines such as The New Yorker, Time, GQ, The Atlantic Monthly, as well as for children's books and people who wanted a portrait of their dog" he was ready to compile his first book about his canine friends. Hoping to raise $25,000 to produce a worthy, well-made book, when all was said and done, Ulriksen raked in over $46,000. All the additional monies are slated to go to the proper marketing and public relations that the book deserves. On why dogs, Ulriksen says: I've...
IKEA takes a bit out of Apple with their new ad campaign ‘bookbook’
Once in a while, something comes along that changes the way we live, a device so simple and intuitive, using it feels almost familiar. Introducing the 2015 Ikea catalog. It’s not a digital book or an e-book. It’s a book book We have come to that time of year when the annual IKEA Catalog is set to arrive and take up most of our mailbox. This year something is different. Using the Apple iPad ads as a launching pad IKEA has gone all out with a "bookbook" campaign which reminds us of the everlasting value of print. [youtube]http://youtu.be/MOXQo7nURs0[/youtube] Loaded with gems espousing the benefits of print like: "the...
The Bookplates of Slíva Jiří
Among the accomplishments of noted Czech cartoonist, illustrator and graphic designer Slíva Jiří is a healthy output of bookplates. His illustrations have appeared in over 150 books and he has published 15 books of his own cartoons. Enjoy this taste: A few of his books are available including Cafe Fetish, his "tribute to the last legal and socially acceptable drug - coffee" and his homage to musical instruments, Jam Session: Blues Bop & Bach images via more on Jiří at Cartoon Gallery
Goku vs. Superman takes the flipbook to new heights
[youtube]http://youtu.be/7g9ykrhFVq8[/youtube] Watch Superman and Goku battle it out in this stout flipbook by Napper RK. Soundtrack included. via digg