Category: Bravo!

Sentences deserving of praise

Jul 09

Inspiring, creative, and lovely book dedications

Today while looking for examples to help a client phrase a dedication, I came across this lovely list of book dedications. Including many well-known writers and titles, it’s a pleasure to browse: 30 Awesome Book Dedications that Might Be Better Than the Actual Book by Chrissy Stockton

Jan 09

Best books covers of 2014

I don’t shop in bookstores often these days, but many of these books I would snatch up just to admire the design. While you can’t judge a book by it’s cover, here are several collections of covers you can judge on their own merit. http://www.kottke.org/14/12/the-best-book-covers-of-2014

Jul 19

Street typography video

I always thought the lettering in traffic lanes was done with stencils or pre-made adhesives. Here’s an amazing look at artists at work! http://designtaxi.com/news/365002/Street-Typography-A-Perfect-Bus-Stop-Sign-Painted-Free-Hand-By-2-Craftsmen/?interstital_shown=1

Sep 19

Yet another reason to love books

I can’t get over this! Hidden paintings on the fore-edge of 19th century book pages: http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/09/fore-edge-book-paintings/

Feb 28

Dictionary of American Regional English

A fifty-year project is nearing completion, with the final volume of the Dictionary of American Regional English due for publication this spring. The New York Times takes a look at the history, process, and product of the effort: Regional Dictionary Finally Hits ‘Zydeco’ The University of Wisconsin-Madison has fun matching games to quiz your regional …

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