Chip Kidd’s Book One
And while we’re talking book design, I should mention that I finally picked up a copy of Chip Kidd’s Chip Kidd: Book One: Work: 1986-2006 recently when I was at AJ Jacobs’s book signing. Kidd is the associate art director at Alfred A. Knopf and flipping through this book, it’s utterly breathtaking to see just…
continue readingThe Design of Chronicle Books
I’ve always enjoyed the design of Chronicle Books. They’re generally fun, visually intriguing books. Yeah, I know… we’re writers and we’re concerned with words. But I do believe there’s something to be said for publishing companies that make books an event, that make them more than just words on white paper. So I was thrilled…
continue readingCussler to Appear at Powell’s
Bestselling author Clive Cussler is scheduled to appear at Powell’s Books in Portland, Oregon. The appearance is at 7pm at their 3415 SW Cedar Hills Boulevard location. Call 1-800-878-7323 for more details.
continue readingOh, the noise! Oh, the noise! Noise! Noise! Noise!
I can tolerate hearing Christmas carols in early November. I can tolerate the tinsel and snow decorations in stores appearing already. But what this particular Grinch has one thing that he can’t stand, can’t stand in the least. If I have to suffer through another month of those freaking jewelry store ads, I’m going to…
continue readingNational Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals
A number of writers and artsy folks received honors at the White House yesterday. But I’m most excited about guitar pioneer Les Paul’s award. Modern Guitars reported that “The 2007 National Medal of Arts to Les Paul for his innovation as a musician, his pioneering designs of the electric guitar, and his groundbreaking recording techniques…
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