Tag: art

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 26

Quotation

“True ease in writing comes from art, not chance; As those move easiest who have learned to dance.” An Essay on Criticism Alexander Pope, 1688-1744

Feb 05

Quotation

“Of all those arts in which the wise excel, Nature’s chief masterpiece is writing well.” Essay on Poetry Sheffield, Duke of Buckinghamshire 1649-1721