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Setting poetry to music

Setting poetry to music

For the cover of Faber’s landmark edition of The Complete Poems of Philip Larkin, designer Mark Swan played down the poet’s typically austere image by referencing his love of jazz. The result is a beautiful tribute to Larkin’s work.. For... 

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Represent — The Ideal Candidate

Represent — The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate by Represent is a series of interviews with some of the industry’s leading studios on what they look for in a prospective employee. Find out what makes them tick, and what you can do to make sure that you’re their ideal... 

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The Devil is in the Details

The Devil is in the Details

Established in 1997 in Portland, OR, Oni Press is a small-ish independent comic books publisher known and respected for its innovative and out of the mainstream titles, including the popular Scott Pilgrim series as well as more nerdy ventures like bringing... 

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Brand New Awards, Early-Bird Pricing Ends this Friday

Brand New Awards, Early-Bird Pricing Ends this Friday

This Friday, February 3, 2012 is the last day for taking advantage of the early-bird pricing for the Brand New Awards . Prices will go up on Saturday. Drop-dead deadline will be March 2, 2012 This Friday, February 3, 2012 is the last day for taking... 

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More amazing Type Specimen and Printing Books/Brochures

More amazing Type Specimen and Printing Books/Brochures

Just some days ago, I updated my article Rare Type Specimens at the Open Library. In a comment, a user suggested another great resource: The Silver Buckle Press Collection. Just some days ago, I updated my article Rare Type Specimens at the... 

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I Tawt I Taw a Panther Tat

I Tawt I Taw a Panther Tat

Joining the NFL as an expansion team in 1995, the Carolina Panthers have a total record of 131 wins and 150 losses and have even made it to the Super Bowl (XXXVIII in Houston) in which they lost to the New England Patriots. Over the weekend, which happened... 

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Upside Down, Left To Right: A Letterpress Film

Upside Down, Left To Right: A Letterpress Film

A charming short film by  Danny Cooke  about letterpress and one of the few remaining movable-type printing workshops in the UK, situated at  Plymouth University . The film features Paul Collier and his passion for keeping the old crafts alive. Advertise... 

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Yes studio

Yes studio

YES is a multidisciplinary creative practise founded in 2004, in London. YES is a multidisciplinary creative practise founded in 2004, in London. Check their awesome showcase. See original here: Yes studio ... 

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FF Ernestine

FF Ernestine

FF Ernestine was born from the search for a versatile monoline text typeface that would feel warm yet serious, feminine yet rigid, charming yet sturdy. Its rather large x-height and wide, open shapes enable it to work well down to small sizes; ligatures,... 

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In Brief: 5-year-old Analyzes Logos

In Brief: 5-year-old Analyzes Logos

Cincinnati, Ohio-based identity designer Adam Ladd asked his 5-year-old daughter her impressions on some popular logos — my favorite is her response to the Republican Party logo. This is both adorable and some of the best and most authentic field... 

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