Book Review: I Miss My Pencil, by Martin Bone and Kara Johnson

Martin Bone is one of us. The opening pages of his collaboration with Kara Johnson, I Miss My Pencil , include fetishistic shots of everyday objects like kitchen knives and attache cases that the authors know and love Martin Bone is one of us. The... 

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pprwk Studio

http://www.pprwrkstudio.com pprwrk studio is an independent graphic design studio based out of Southern California. Founded in 2004 by Mark Caneso, pprwrk studio creates compelling design that is as informed as it is creative. http://www.pprwrkstudio.com... 

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Only one thing could make Axel better

I try not to have heroes. I try not to have heroes. I don’t see the benefit. How do you explain the downsides—which every person must have somewhere—when you idolize someone? Still, there are people that one looks up to. As designers, there... 

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Berlin Stadtladen opens

Last year, the city of Berlin unveiled a new image campaign entitled be Berlin. Much blog chatter ensued regarding the merits of this concept, but I am not interested in rehashing any of that. It suffices to say that the thing that impressed me most... 

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Vans Era White Crocs

Sporting reptilian-textured panels, these Vans Era Crocodiles look fresh and ready for summer with a clean white colorway; they’re accented with red piping, stitching and logo tags. Hat Tip: http://www.kicksonfire.com/2009/05/29/vans-era-leather-white-croc/... 

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TYPO Berlin 2009: Rückblick

Das viel diskutierte diesjährige TYPO-Design unter Verwendung einer meiner derzeitigen Lieblingsschriften Nach zwei Monaten Leerlauf im Fontwerk wird es mal wieder Zeit für ein paar Zeilen. Was liegt näher, als kurz noch die vergangene TYPO Berlin... 

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A Better Tomorrow

We are seeking a publisher. If you know anyone or can suggest a company - we will be most appreciative - plus you get points. We are seeking a publisher. If you know anyone or can suggest a company - we will be most appreciative - plus you get points. This... 

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Natural’s not in it

Bordelle, UK. Parecería un catálogo para heroínas suburbanas pero la mitad de las modelos están de rodillas. Bordelle, UK. Parecería un catálogo para heroínas suburbanas pero la mitad de las modelos están de rodillas. Gracias We are Private!… Follow... 

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Fontfabric Grant: Tall, Light & Handsome

Jordan Jelev and Svetoslav Simov’s new two-style (each with accompanying italics) typeface Grant is influenced by Roman blackletter, Cyrillic calligraphy and the condensed display faces of the Art Deco movement. Jordan Jelev and Svetoslav Simov’s... 

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A short, intensive course in type design

By Dan?Rhatigan This July, the Department of Typography & Graphic Communication at the University of Reading is offering a week-long, condensed version of the MA Typeface Design course it has been offering for the last ten years. It may only last... 

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