Come explore the “radical architecture of little magazines 196X-197X” at Clip/Stamp/Fold. If your interest is in production/design/zines, this site is worth a stroll. (via C/S/F)
Category Archives: Inspiration
The Future of Desktop Computing?
The BendDesk is a way cool concept: a “computer” that’s one part iPad and the other a desk. Could it be the magic device needed to digitally publish large-format coffee table books? Should we all run out and get one? Nah, but we like it … Read More →
Hyperkit
Fresh book layout and production for a generation of web and design 2.0 connoisseurs isn’t easy—but London-based graphic design (graphic desire, more like) outfit Hyperkit gives us plenty of inspirational selects to galler-ize (see above). We love their typography and identity work, full stop. All of … Read More →
Hamish Hamilton’s Five Dials
Five Dials, an online lit mag published by Hamish Hamilton (one of London’s oldest publishing houses, no less), appeals to us for a few basic and seasoned reasons. One, it’s upfront and unapologetic about not having “a platoon of photographers” or even stationary (here, we … Read More →
Drool Worthy: 2010′s 21 Coolest Book Covers
No digital book cover entries this year, but hoping 2011 will bring about a broader definition of ‘book cover’. As we art direct Electric Type’s Book #1, we can’t help but pull ideas from the beautiful work Anis Shivani has compiled for the HuffPo Books. … Read More →
Drool Worthy: Dalton Ghetti’s Pencil Sculptures
Dalton Ghetti sculpts each pencil nib to resemble a letter of the alphabet. Result: fine, heady miniatures. Check them out at The Donut Project. (via The Donut Project)
Drool Worthy: Dali Meets Disney
In 1946, two legendary artists began collaboration on a short film. More than half a century later, their creation has finally been completed. Dali, meet Disney. Disney, meet Dali.
Your Moment of Zen: The Book Cover Archive
The BCA: a one-stop shop for all things book covers and their designers. It’s a favorite online haunt of ours and a great source of design inspiration. Enjoy. (via BCA)
The Paris Review Interviews Maurice Sendak
(via Paris Review Daily)