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Peter Callesen
Check out the three dimensional papercut sculptures of Peter Callesen. Ooooh. Pretty.
War of the Worlds Book Covers
Hundreds of cover art variations for H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds" {from 1898 to 2007}
Chip Kidd at Home
Here is an interesting Dwell video profile of book designer/novelist/"singer" Chip Kidd - directed by a fellow NYU alumnus that I loathed. So it's cool to uncool ratio is split dead even as far as I am concerned.
No Pants Day!
New York's Improv Everywhere just hosted their 7th Annual "No Pants Day" protest. Check out the (questionably worksafe) photoset courtesy of the Village Voice.
Vinyl Sleeve Heads
Vinyl Sleeve Heads mixes album covers & human poses into somewhat entertaining photos.
“Jackson” sung in Finnish
As some of you may know, Hanttula is a Finnish name. Although I'd like to visit Finland someday, I don't speak a word of the language.Fortunately, this cover of the song "Jackson" sung in Finnish is an excellent start.{bonus: the link is to a uniquely...
“Jackson” sung in Finnish
As some of you may know, Hanttula is a Finnish name. Although I'd like to visit Finland someday, I don't speak a word of the language.Fortunately, this cover of the song "Jackson" sung in Finnish is an excellent start.{bonus: the link is to a uniquely...
Baroque Star Wars
Star Wars, Baroque Version provides illustrations depicting familiar Star Wars characters (and certain moon-sized weapon) in a baroque style.
Kung Fu Election
Kung Fu Election: a variation of Mortal Kombat in which you play as the candidate of your choice & work your way through the competition... one flying kick & spinning slash attack at a time.
Cursor Madness
Try to beat this odd little mouse cursor game - in which you are forced to cooperate with -gasp!- YOURSELF.
It’s Pie Face
It's Pie Face - a 1970's(?) TV commercial for a game that launches cream pies into kids' faces. Many of us missed an interesting time.
It’s Pie Face
It's Pie Face - a 1970's(?) TV commercial for a game that launches cream pies into kids' faces. Many of us missed an interesting time.
Vintage Catalog & Cocktail Guide
The "I'm Learning to Share" blog presents two astoundingly fantastic visual delights:King Novelty Curio Catalogand theOrchids of Hawaii Bartender's Guide
Heineken Beer Brick
My excitement got the best of me when I learned of the Heineken Beer Bottle/Brick. You see, I thought this was a new bottle design that would feed into ideas of green/eco-friendly construction & reuse. Sadly, it only briefly saw the light of day back...
While Kimya Dawson Was Out Cold
Kimya Dawson, who you might know from the 'Juno' soundtrack, shares a frame-by-frame story of what happens when you fall asleep with a creepy doll in your midst. Apparently, what happens is that you become a middle-aged banker. Watch & see if you disagree.{once on...
The Decapitator
The Decapitator is a street artist who replaces advertising photos with faux exploded heads.{Gruesome? Sorta. Fantastic? Absolutely. Particularly interesting in how they simultaneously deface the ad and enhance the chances of a passerby paying attention to it. }