Four stand-out new albums, as chosen by the Soundcheck staff. Glenn Gould: “The Young Maverick” (CBC Records) This new six-CD box set is drawn from radio broadcasts of the legendary Canadian pianist from the early ‘50s. Gould was a fearless performer, and the medium of live radio only heightens the sense of risk-taking here. –Brian …
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Designer names to come UK cover is first, US cover is below it. I don’t know that I’m in love with the music notes and staff approach to the text (although it is growing on me), but I do know this: that picture of Sacks on the US cover is creeping me out and it’s …
Have a look at this NYT article Perfectionism before you buy that next self-help book. I have learned to get along with my slight perfectionism. I find my best work is always done with a sense of effortlessness and enjoyment. Blogging, maybe not my best work, is completely effortless. I sometimes look back on a …
On this day in 1955, the animated Mighty Mouse series made its debut on CBS. Since, then Saturday mornings have been a whole lot more fun for everyone. Check out a classic toon below. This Day in Arf History: The First-Ever Saturday Morning Cartoon Airs!
Designer names to come The US version gets the academic treatment (ugh), while the UK book nails it, if by “nails it” one means “this is what my brain looks like when I listen to Daydream Nation and Loveless back-to-back.” And that’s a good place for your brain to be. This Is Your Brain on …
Created by Cliff Sterrett, Polly was a unique creation. She was one of the first comic-strip heroines and served as a model for later characters. In fact, Cliff Sterrett went on to produce Blondie (who looks stunningly similar to Polly). This flirty flapper was pre-MILF, but deserves an honorable mention for being something of a …
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Designer David Seah has released the 2008 version of his excellent compact calendar spreadsheet template, an entire year represented as a “candy bar o’ time” which prints onto a single piece of paper with lots of room for notes. Fold up the compact calendar to stick in your wallet, or affix it inside a project …
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http://www.metacafe.com/fplayer/894133/fastest_way_to_tie_a_tie___a_new_genus_record.swf We all know how to tie a tie by now, but if you’re bored of the same old routine or you want to speed up your tie-tying chops, web site Instructables steps through how to tie a tie in under 10 seconds. This method will take a bit of learning (much like the world’s …
Design by Helen Yentus Has any book designer had a better 2007 than Helen Yentus? Buy this book from Amazon.com. Homecoming
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