Category Archives: books/magazines/publishing

Dream in the Forest

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

“Photographer Ata Kandó came from a family of intellectuals. She trained at the Bortnyik School, a private art school in Budapest where she met her first husband, the painter Gyula Kandó. After completing her training, she became an apprentice with … Continue reading →

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Floating Worlds

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

For those of you who have been following my blog for awhile, you’ll probably know of my love for Edward Gorey. I grew up feasting my eyes on his macbre books and illustrations, many of which I own to this … Continue reading →

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Literary Etsy

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

The lovely Alison, who is also editor of the etsy blog, asked me to create a blog post for the etsy guest curator series. Of course I said yes. My list was inspired by three literary icons: Miss Havisham, Daisy … Continue reading →

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Bookish Illustrations

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

I’m really enjoying Lizzy Stewart‘s growing collection of book covers. They appeal to my bookish nature and my interest in illustration. Which cover is your favourite?

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The Industries of Animals

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

The Industries of Animals by Frédéric Houssay  was published in 1893 and features 44 detailed illustrations that document animal behaviour.

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Garden People

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

Garden People by Ursula Buchan is a documentation of the English gardening scene post Word War 2. The book features photography by the late Valerie Finnis, one of the best-known figures in postwar British horticulture. “With great skill and verve, … Continue reading →

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Food on Film

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

I’m really loving the video recipe tutorials popping up on vimeo. Here are some I particularly liked: The Apple Galette by Elephantine the apple galette from rachelchew on Vimeo. How to Cook Quinoa by My New Roots My New Roots … Continue reading →

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Writers and Kitties

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

I stumbled across this tumblr that documents famous writers and their cats. I’m not really a cat person, but I rather liked this one. Jean-Paul Sartre William Carlos Williams Rod McKuen Colette

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Miscellany

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

Another jumbled collection of things. I hope you enjoy them. From The Album of Flowers and Insects by Zhu Ruining Black Ribs Swimsuit by Black Milk (please someone buy this for me) Oh My Gosh, Spaghetti Squash by My New … Continue reading →

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Barnes & Noble Classics

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

Typographer and graphic designer Jessica Hische has outdone herself again with her designs for the Barnes & Noble Classics series. The books are leather bound, with the design foil stamped onto the full jacket and spine. Each has marbled endpapers, … Continue reading →

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