Kuka writing the Martin Luther bible (2007) Meet Kuka - a robotic arm created by RobotLab whose calling is to silently write a version of the Martin Luther bible. The text is written in a calligraphic style similar to the original font used in the printing.Thanks to Boing Boing for the lead Originally uploaded by Marc Wathieu
A Peek Into Thurston Moore’s Library
He might be best known as one of the pillars of the influential band Sonic Youth but Thurston Moore is also one hell of a book collector.Over at VBS.TV Lance Bangs has s a great 5 minute video of Moore giving a tour of his collection. Highlight:A 1964 anti-war protest sign that belonged to Allen Ginsberg: Down with Death!War is Black Magic! Belly Flowers ToNorth and South VietnamMoore also shows off some great small press stuff and literary magazines. One of the reasons Moore is drawn to this subject matter is because as he says "alot of this work is...
A Sideways Approach to Reading in Bed
Bed Books has devised a "revolutionary" approach to reading in bed. Print the book sideways! Yep. No more propped up pillows, no more neck strain. Pure reading comfort.Sounds like a great idea but what about when you got to get up?It's hard enough to get out of bed as it is now the last thing I need is a book that I can only read in bed.What's next? A new type of toilet that accommodates you while reading a book that is printed sideways.Thanks to The Millions or the lead
Bookworms
(click image to enlarge)From the January 6, 1951 issue of Antiquarian BookmanMy favorite is #10 the very very dangerous Adult book-louse!
A Grand Exhibition of the Book Art of Edward Gorey
at the The Book Club of California in San Francisco. The exhibit features items from the collection of Malcolm and Karen Whyte. Malcolm Whyte was the proprietor of the Troubador Press and published a number of Gorey related titles including Gorey Games and Gorey Cats.The exhibition opens Monday October 29th and runs through the end of January.Whyte will be giving a presentation on the exhibit Monday at 5.Image above from "The Unstrung Harp" © Gorey Charitable Trust