New Charles Burns Book

The hottest graphic novel is coming out this October. X’ed Out by Charles Burns is a tip to two icons in the art world.

WPA Posters From Library of Congress

In an effort to boost the economy in the early part of the 20th century, the government commissioned over 2000 WPA posters by creating the first arts program.

Dick and Jane and Vampires

Dick and Jane are back with a little help from their friend, a vampire. What? Yes the popular Dick and Jane series created in the 30's are back

The Future of the Book

These are exciting times for book publishers, new and old as the format is going evermore digital. What is the bigger picture for the new media?

What if Fonts Were Dogs

Some people are very passionate about fonts as well as dogs. Then what if fonts were dogs? Silly question, but there are people out there who think this

The Michael Cera School of Acting

Now you can act just like Michael Cera. You could perpetually stay in arrested development as an actor.I sort of gave up my ambition to be handsome...

Hector and the Search for Happiness

Many thrive for happiness and it cannot be found. Here is a book that is mostly a modern day parable of the search for happiness in the 21st

Harpo Marx The Artist

Harpo Marx might have played the mute vaudeville brother in the Marx Brothers movies. Arthur Harpo Marx was a complex man with a vast pool of talent.

The History of Surfing

The roots of surfing began as an outsider activity for the maverick water sport. Bruce Brown chronicled the early surf movement of the 60's with surfing movies about

Out of Nothing Comes Something

Stephen Hawking's new book The Grand Design is creating a stir. The search for the Holy Grail is over, God did not create the universe.

Vegetable Art By Ju Duoqi

If there were a perfect time to not eat vegetables, it would be now. Ju Duoqi would give you a compelling reason not to because she turns vegetables

Life in a Day

As you prepare your daily ritual each day, the world spins with billions of other souls doing the same. Would it not be great to see what people