Tag Archives: art

Neil Gaiman free short fiction inspired by your tweets

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Lesley

Read A Calendar of Tales by Neil Gaiman for free and see the artwork it has inspired.

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Happy 4th! + Videos celebrate traditional printing

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Lesley

Happy Independence Day!  Since the printing press was a major facilitator of the American Revolution, here are two beautiful short films that celebrate traditional printing.  Enjoy. 🙂 I hope everyone has a great holiday!

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‘Illegal’ documentary takes a compassionate look at undocumented youth in the U.S.

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Lesley

This post is not book related, but I saw this trailer recently and thought it needed to be shared. Learn more about the film at IllegalMovie.org. I love documentaries, and I will definitely watch this one when it comes out.  Let … Continue reading →

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Su Blackwell’s Amazing Book Sculptures

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Lesley

British artist Su Blackwell creates elaborate, detailed sculptures out of books.  She says, “I employ this delicate, accessible medium and use irreversible, destructive processes to reflect on the precariousness of the world we inhabit and the fragility of our life, … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Lesley

In lieu of romantic love, today I am celebrating my love of books.  To that end, please allow me to present, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore. Happy Valentine’s Day! Edit: I just saw this amusing Valentine’s Day … Continue reading →

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Bookish news #6

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Lesley

Books to screen The first trailer for the Hungers Games movie premiered at the MTV Video Music Awards!  Check it out: Hunger Games Trailer Also, there is now a poster for One for the Money, the movie based on the … Continue reading →

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