Being into type, either professionally or casually, pangrams are a nice way to quickly sample all letters of the alphabet. Craig Eliason has set up an entertaining and fun blog for new pangrams. This week’s is all type-themed and he has started off with a great one! Make sure to keep checking his site for the rest.
Ian Fleming (d. 1964) acclaimed creator and author of James bond would be celebrating his 100th birthday this year. In commemoration of this anniversary, Penguin UK is re-issuing his series of 14 books with newly designed hard covers created by Michael Gillette. (more…)
It is no secret that I have a sweet tooth (and many cavities to prove it), but I am especially weak in certain cases. These treats were bought mostly out of interest for the lettering, more than being hungry. However. all were tasty. Germany has some interesting packaging that is frequently significantly different than that back in the US. Check out larger images on the next page.
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So here is part of Viktor and Rolf’s new runway collection. Not critiquing the actual fashion, this is simply to point out the serious use of type in the clothing. Good or bad, it is fun to see. Contrary to what this site says:
Her eyes may say ‘yes’ but her clothes say ‘no’…
I have to say the “NOs” seem rather redundant because the models look quite unhappy and icy.Here are a couple extra images: (more…)
Hello everyone. Welcome to the new and improved site! Now on (about) the 10th anniversary of ‘web logs’ this site is hopping on the end of the bandwagon. The new construction features comments and RSS and will make more frequent updates easier. So keep checking back because things are just beginning to start back up here…