The Raven, one of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous poems published in 1845 makes for a great dramatic reading around Halloween. Here’s proof. From Vincent Price to Lou Reed (and two animated versions; The Simpsons and Tim Burton’s Vincent), here are 14 readings of the poem by the world’s most mellifluous voices. (more…)
The kids are back in school, having had to say goodbye to new friends made at summer camp, summer school or at the local pub…
Space, sexy babes, explosions, war scenes and fast cars. What else could one want from a book? Illustrator Dave Seeley's 165 page newly published large…
The Book of the Dog by Angus Hyland and Kendra Wilson features all kinds of dogs along with an impressive collection of dog art and…
The Book Block Project is a way to design and print your own notebooks in full color 2400×2400 dpi, with your choice of paper, ribbon and elastic. Ordinarily, to have your own design manufactured and produced in this high a quality, you’d have to order something like a minimum of 500 – until now. (more…)
Illustrator and graphic designer Andy Tuohy has parlayed his fabulous illustrations of Great Modern Artists A-Z into everything from the initial poster to a newly published reference book and other wonderful products that would make great gifts for any art or design lover. (more…)
Advertising co-workers and longtime friends friends Matt Moore and Jason Kreher created a fun project inspired by Schadenfreude, the pleasure one derives from the misfortunes of others. Only it has a sweet twist. SchadenFreezers Bitter Popsicles have wooden sticks that reveal snarky, random and mean-spirited thoughts when melted. (more…)
New Botany, a series by artist Bozena Rydlewska features breathtakingly ornamental illustrations of nature. In addition to the two dimensional pieces by the artist – also known as “Bozka” – she created a three dimensional prototype pop-up book using some of the same pieces. (more…)
Barnes and Noble stores have unveiled some new packaging this month. The new shopping bags, designed by Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv, feature the first pages of classic books combined with iconic character illustrations. (more…)
In 2013, a young Noah Bloom happened upon a 3 week old Magpie that had fallen from a tree. He brought it home to his family in Newport, Australia and they lovingly nursed the bird back to health with a proper diet. They named her Penguin (simply for her resemblance to the aquatic animal) and she has since become a loving member of the Bloom family. (more…)
