It was a shock to discover that Rowland S. Howard died today. This is the man who shook the world with the song Shivers and it is what echoed in my head when I read about his lost battle with ...Read More
The international infant and children toy manufacturer, Takara Tomy, have released their improved version of Bowlingual. Believe it or not, it's a device that translate the bow-wows of your dog into human language, so far only in Japanese. One part ...Read More
I finally watched Robert Bresson's Journal d'un curé de campagne and was marvelled by the editing and lighting. What I loved most was the use of sound from outside the screen. Combined with the editing, in particular scenes starting at ...Read More
A case of meeting strangers: Gail & Haneke A dear, old friend once told me that I should pen down these fantastical events proceeding in this unrelieved world we're in. I was flattered but not entirely convinced because if they happened ...Read More
John Warwicker of Tomato, a god of 90s graphic design, is launching his book at The Narrows this Thursday 26 November, 6-8pm. Floating World: Ukiyo-e (ISBN: 3–86521–030–9) is already a winner of the TDC judge's special prize at the 2010 ...Read More
Recent research findings of Professor Joe Forgas from University of New South Wales states that: "Positive mood seems to promote creativity, flexibility, co-operation and reliance on mental shortcuts, negative moods trigger more attentive, careful thinking, paying greater attention to the external ...Read More
A lunch bag that is not what it seems. Read More
Speaking of Christmas and shopping for Jesus, I am in an ongoing annual annoyance (sorry, quest) of wracking my brain for unusual gifts for loved ones. Melbourne's very own jolly jewellery Polly van der Glas comes to mind, an oldie ...Read More
After seeing Cake Wrecks (now available as a book just in time for Christmas — yes, another blog to book product), it's opened my eyes to edible awesomeness. This one goes to Charm City Cakes. My favourite would have to ...Read More
Lubalin Now is a beautifully curated exhibition to honour the illustrative typographic works of Lubalin. On view at The Cooper Union from tonight's opening reception (18:00-20:00, 5th November) until 9th December. A must see if you're in New York! Read More