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myhusbandstumor: This human experience feels so big and so tiny...

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:39:22 -0400

This human experience feels so big and so tiny all at once.

typeworship: Book Review: The Geometry of Type There are many...

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:44:45 -0400

Book Review: The Geometry of Type

There are many things I like about Stephen Coles’ recent book; the bright, clean design and the accessible structure allowing you to dip in and out; but most of all, it’s the lack of fluff or filler. The content has been carefully honed to focus on the important details, which is in fact what the book is all about: the details of each typeface.

In highlighting and comparing the features that give each typeface its character, anyone exploring this subject can begin to make informed choices between similar typeface options.

The pithy descriptions describe each typeface’s origin and advise what makes each appropriate for certain scenarios and where it might fail. These are occasionally laced with a subtle humour that keeps the tone of the book warm.

The great balance of written and visual explanation means the book works well as a quick reference but has a seductive way of drawing you in to read more and examine further.

The 100 “essential” typefaces chosen covers a decent range and they have been categorised in the most straight-forward way. Historically it stretches from Gill Sans 1928-32) right up to Heron Serif (2012), but also acknowledges original creation dates for revivals such as Bembo (1495).

I’ve already found it useful in my work and I know I’ll enjoy repeatedly picking it up in the future to compare other typefaces in my collection and those I’ve spotted in the wild.

We’ll worth picking up a copy. Take a look the book’s online companion on tumblr: The Anatomy of Type

nprradiopictures: In a poor city in a poor country on a poor...

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:32:49 -0400

nprradiopictures:

In a poor city in a poor country on a poor continent, there is a group of people with a singular purpose: to look rich.

Or, rather, to look good — and to fully embody the suave, elegant style that a wardrobe of three-piece suits, silk socks, fedoras and canes might suggest.

They are called sapeurs or members of the Societe des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Elegantes (the Society of Tastemakers and Elegant People). And when they go out, they turn the streets of Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo, into a fashion runway.

The Surprising Sartorial Culture Of Congolese ‘Sapeurs’

Photo Credit: Hector Mediavilla/Picturetank

itsannahurley: Whoa. Yes.

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:30:09 -0400

itsannahurley:

Whoa. Yes.

"Up to that point, we had been called Orientals. Oriental was a rug that everyone steps on, so we..."

Thu, 02 May 2013 23:36:39 -0400

““Up to that point, we had been called Orientals. Oriental was a rug that everyone steps on, so we ain’t no Orientals. We were Asian American.””

- - Richard Aoki

The birth of Asian American identity springs from radical roots, anti-racism, solidarity with Black Power, and embracing the importance of self-definition. We need to remember the Asian American Political Alliance.

From their declaration in 1969:

DECLARATION OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN POLITICAL ALLIANCE, 1969
(http://instruct.westvalley.edu/kelly/History20_on_campus/Online%20Readings/asian_american.htm)
The Asian American Political Alliance is people. It is a people’s alliance to effect social and political changes. We believe that the American society is historically racist and one which has systematically employed social discrimination and economic imperialism, both domestically and internationally, exploiting all non-white people in the process of building up their affluent society.

They did so at the expense of all of us. Uncontrolled capitalism has pushed all of the non-white people into a cosial position so that only manual jobs with subhuman pay are open to them. Consequently, we have been psychologically so conditioned by the blue-eye-blond-hair standard that many of us have lost our perspective. We can only survive if “we know our place” - shut up and accept what we are given. We resent this kind of domination and we are determined to change it.

The goal of AAPA is political education and advancement of the movement among Asian people, so that they may make all decisions that affect their own lives, in a society that never asks people to do so. AAPA is not an isolated group, and should never profess to be such. Its only legitimacy and value is in the effects it has on many people, not just a small group of people. In the same vein, AAPA is not meant to isolate Asians from other people; it is unhealthy as well as unwise to do such a thing. AAPA must constantly expand and grow, and reach out to other people and groups. At the same time, AAPA must meet the needs of its own members and deal with its own problems.

In the past political organizations have tended to subject themselves to rigid, traditional levels of structure in which a few make the decisions, present them to the body, and the body can vote either “yes” or “no.” This hierarchistic organization, however, is only a manifestation of the elite control, primidal [sic (pyramidal)] structure mentality in which you are not capable of making your own decisions, an idea drilled into you from the foundations of this society.

AAPA is only what the people make it. We have adopted a structure which better fits the needs and goals of our alliance, not a structure to which we have to adjust ourselves. Furthermore, there is no membership in AAPA in the strict sense of the word. There are workers who for common interests join together with one or more people to intensify the effectiveness of an action.

(via angryapihistory)

Check out the Angry API History blog I’ve been invited to mod! HAPPY ANGRY API HISTORY MONTH!
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npr: The New York rapper’s political and layered rhymes have...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:52:09 -0400

npr:

The New York rapper’s political and layered rhymes have been pegged as “conscious rap,” a label that has now become pejorative. His latest album challenges that image, paying homage to old-school hip-hop and working with the present.

via Talib Kweli On Mainstream Hip-Hop, Parenting And Honoring The Old School : The Record

Photo: Courtesy of Press Here Publicity

I paint a picture with the pen like Norman Mailer… — tanya b.

Talib Kweli, BK MC.

noceuse: Turtle Flats, Harvard Glacier, Chugach Range, Alaska...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:30:30 -0400

noceuse:

Turtle Flats, Harvard Glacier, Chugach Range, Alaska by Floris Van Cauwelaert on Flickr.

Yes.

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:39:42 -0400

Yes.

“It’s like an anxiety dream, but I’m wearing...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:15:49 -0400

“It’s like an anxiety dream, but I’m wearing pants.” Congrats H+FJ, for all your typographic gifts. #aigabrightlights cc @ocdagency @notboland @_mattkay (at Pier 60 - Chelsea Piers)

icarusglass: Charles Freger photographs the costumes of folk...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:44:43 -0400

icarusglass:

Charles Freger photographs the costumes of folk festivals around the world in his series, Wilder Mann

typeworship: Bike Like a New Yorker Helping cyclists reclaim...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:43:14 -0400

typeworship:

Bike Like a New Yorker

Helping cyclists reclaim the streets two wheels at a time, creative agency, Mother, has designed these bird’s-eye perspective billboard and print ads to draw attention to city cyclists.
It’s beautifully executed with this sharply lit photographic style and grungy type, laid out over the streets.

90-80. Thanks for making it easy, Indiana. See you in the...

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:47:51 -0400

90-80. Thanks for making it easy, Indiana. See you in the playoffs, Boston. cc @nancyfoo #knicks #pacers #knickstape #latergram (at Madison Square Garden)

putthison: It’s On Sale: Keds Triumph Mark McNairy $35...

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:08:31 -0400

putthison:

It’s On Sale: Keds Triumph Mark McNairy

$35 (Originally $65) on Keds.com

I’m constantly on the lookout for simple, attractive summer sneakers. By looks alone, these are tough to beat. There’s also a style with novelty laces (just had to add a twist to the classic, didn’t you?) for just under fifty at 6PM.

(via)

typeverything: Typeverything.com BGLS Manufacture by BMD...

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:25:55 -0400

typeverything:

Typeverything.com

BGLS Manufacture by BMD Design.

(via @Zhompi)

typeworship: Lettering vs. Calligraphy Today is the last day...

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:17:51 -0400

typeworship:

Lettering vs. Calligraphy

Today is the last day of this letter exhibition at Mota Italic, featuring the work of letterer, Martina Flor and calligrapher, Giuseppe Salerno.

Each Berlin based designer draws/writes a letter chosen each day. They explore the different possibilities of each glyph in a similar way to ‘letter battles’ such as Type Fight, Alphabout, AlphaBattle and the fun LetterPlayground.

The two technical approaches have produced some lovely work. It’s a shame I’ve missed the show, however you can see more of the work online.

You know it’s going to be an awesome day when your office...

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:06:15 -0400

You know it’s going to be an awesome day when your office surprises you with cupcakes and plays 50 Cent’s “In Da Club.” Thank you, @ocdagency !! #latergram #goshorty #birthday (at OCD)

beautifulanduseful: By Pentagram http://www.pentagram.com

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:58:08 -0400

beautifulanduseful:

By Pentagram

http://www.pentagram.com

princechooming: theoinglis: “Jason Booher designs book covers...

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:45:15 -0400

princechooming:

theoinglis:

“Jason Booher designs book covers as well as other things”

Brilliant

Bambu ft. Prometheus Brown - Books

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:19:58 -0400

Bambu ft. Prometheus Brown - Books

lostlittlesputnik: Das Racist - Indian From All Directions

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:12:31 -0400

lostlittlesputnik:

Das Racist - Indian From All Directions