“The absence of parental involvement can lower average reading scores by 74%.” First published by the Rossier School of Education in March 2012. Designed by Lemonwood Design.
Continue reading“The Man with the Golden Arm” (Otto Preminger, 1955). Based on the novel by Nelson Algren. Film.com recently paid tribute to legendary graphic designer Saul Bass by featuring the graphic work he did for the movies. Remembered for his incredible skill and seemingly unending creativity, a man who cared deeply about making things beautiful, even if no one else did. His work exists as a testament to the idea that good design can exist even…
Continue reading‘Support’ – Tom Humbertone’s latest from his series In the Frame for the New Statesman.
Continue readingREADING POSITIONS INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Stretch 2. Grasp book 3. Assume position (see above) 4. Hold position for required amount of time 5. Cool down Art: Patrick Kearns Eyewear company Warby Parker clearly leans bookish . Who is Warby Parker you ask? He was plucked out of the journals of Jack Kerouac! We’ve always been inspired by the master wordsmith and pop culture icon, Mr. Jack Kerouac. Two of his earliest characters, recently uncovered in his personal…
Continue readingTalk about curling up with a good book! The latest ad campaign for the Israeli bookstore chain Steimatzky wonders what it would be like to take your favorite literary character to bed with you. Good night… via Adrants, Bookstore Chain Helps You Sleep With Your Favorite Book Characters. h/t Book Riot
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