THE INSTITUTE FOR THE FUTURE OF THE BOOK ///
Just go check it out.
SU BLACKWELL ///
Su Blackwell‘s paper sculptures are amazing. I’m addicted to this kind of “beauty through deconstruction” kind of artwork, especially when it involves books.
SOUNDSCREEN DESIGN ///
As a designer who loves music, as much if not more than design itself, and a former guitarist/bass player I was really happy to learn about Soundscreen Design. We recently heard from the fine people over at Soundscreen, who happen to be operating out of Greenpoint in Brooklyn, about some of the projects they’ve recently...
PICTORIAL WEBSTER’S ///
I came across this incredible video via We Love You So, the Spike Jonze/WTWTA production blog. It chronicles all of the production work and great inspiration behind the Pictorial Webster’s project. Someone’s gotta get me one for Christmas! I used to love looking at old dictionary engravings in antiquarian books when I was in design...
SAM WEBER – LORD OF THE FLIES ///
Illustrations by Sam Weber for a new illustrated version of one of my favorite books in high school, Lord of the Flies. I can’t wait to see this when it’s done.
XU BING ///
The artwork of Xu Bing always stuns me. A Book From the Sky, above, took him 4 years to complete.
MARK BATTY PUBLISHERS ///
There are some great books over at Mark Batty Publishers, including the one above titled Skateboard Graphics. Check out some spreads below. Via Core77
BEA ///
I’m headed to the Jacob Javits Center today for BookExpo America, with Karl. BEA is America’s largest gathering of authors, agents, publishers, and vendors in the book/publishing industry. Should be a lot of fun, I can’t wait to check out some of the other university presses and trade publishers like WW Norton, Penguin, Chronicle, etc....
