Does anyone remember that Time-Life book series from the late 80s and early 90s called “Mysteries of the Unknown”? They covered supernatural, creepy and unexplained phenomenon. I coveted those books … Continue reading80s flashback: The Time Life “Mysteries of the Unknown” book series was the bomb
Some things in this world are so awesome they literally make me squeal. And I don’t mean in a metaphorical internety squee sorta way. But rather a real, honest-to-goodness, genuine, … Continue readingBehold the awesome that is the BIBLIO-MAT
Feeling inspired to go old book hunting after seeing these gorgeous vintage book covers by Portuguese artist João da Câmara Leme on the so-good-it’s-like-crack blog A Journey Round My Skull … Continue readingVintage Portuguese Paper Back Eye Candy Up In Here…
Wow. These book cut sculptures by UK artist Su Blackwell blew me away. And lest you think she just nilly-willy hacks up books you should know that she spends lots of times perusing the dusty and forgotten shelves of second hand bookstores and carefully selecting books that resonate with her. … Continue reading“Everything in the world exists in order to end up as a book.”
This is a public service poster circa the 1940’s. I love the style of the drawing. The lettering is beautifully done. And the colors are amazing. … Continue readingLittle Miss Muffet likes to read and so does the spider…
It’s official folks. For anyone waiting with bated breathe to know, I am indeed in love with my Nook … Continue readingMy scandalous affair with an e-book reader…
I adore books. I love stop motion. If you can somehow combine the two, well then that is just pure magic. … Continue readingBooks + Stop Motion = A happy, happy girl
File this one under idiocy. Of all the stupid knee-jerk reactions this one finds it at the top of the pile for me this week. In august 2008, amid a … Continue readingCould congress be taking your kids books away? Product safety gone awry.