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". . . no one has ever written about graphic design in quite this way. The title sounds more like a short story, and at times I found myself reading it as though it were a fictional exploration of a designer's consciousness. When I did, itsenergy, relentlessness, emotion, and abundance of detail made sense, as did its literary style. Barringer writes entertainingly and has a gift for intricate metaphor. . .Designers who enjoy ambitious writing will find plenty toadmire . . ." From Rick Poynor's I.D. Magazine review of "American Mutt Barks in the Yard" (Emigre; 68) By winning the 2008 Winterhouse Award for Design Writing, David Barringer firmly established himself as the freshest and most interesting writer on the subject. His articles, which have appeared in publications from Print to Emigre, are notable for his strong personal point of view, literary style, and even humor, not always attributes associated with writing about design. In this collection of essays, Barringer's first, he wonders why drug names have so many X's in them, ponders the rise of gory DVD covers, and ruminates on his father's business card collection, pythons, and the human skullproving again and again that design is everywhere you look for it, (but may not have seen) without the powerful magnifying lens of this talented and exciting observer and writer.
It's time to stop taking graphic design so seriously! All-natural, free-range and gluten-free, Design Funny: A Graphic Designer's Guide to Humor is an entertaining yet practical guide to the lighter side of the design profession. Inside you'll find inspiration, advice and visual gags from comedy juggernauts The Onion, Comedy Central, Funny Or Die, MAD magazine, JibJab, Cheezburger, as well as dozens of top creative agencies, talented freelance designers and professional comedians. But wait, there's more! You'll also get... 300 witty images 175 contributing designers 42 ways to design funny 10 quizzes to reveal your sense of humor 6 serious reasons to pitch funny 0 bullshit* Discover how you can use 42 principles of comedy to transform your visual communication from ho-hum to ha-ha. Find out what your client or boss needs to hear in order to buy into your funny ideas. Learn astonishing facts about design and humor theory from science, psychology and history. Did you know the first dirty cartoon appeared over 50,000 years ago? Whether you're an aspiring designer, design expert or just like funny pictures, you'll get a kick out of seeing the method behind the madness of designing funny.
This book of short stories celebrates a more light-hearted side of running that is usually gleaned from the training manual-style titles written about the sport. It uncovers the overlooked particulars such as the physical, interpersonal, and spiritual joys of running and doesn't shy away from examining the many odd rituals of runners. Sacred race T-shirts, soul-searching excursions, shoe fetishes, and bonding friendships are all part of these humorous pieces that also delve into much more.
"In our opinion the best thing that Rufus King has ever written." -- The New York Times Miriam Lake found herself in an alarming situation the night she came aboard the luxury yacht Donna Louise for an interview with a "Mrs. Murchison" who was seeking a governess for a backwards child. First, Mrs. Murchison turned out to be a man -- Donald Murchison. Then, Miriam learned that everyone on board believed her to be Murchison's long-lost niece and a victim of schizophrenia, causing her to adopt a strange new personality. By the time Miriam realized it was no honest mistake in identity, and that murder was part of the evil design, the yacht was heading out to sea! A tense novel in which Rufus King is at his scintilating best!
"30 professionals give practical advice"--Cover.
"This is a book about the things that inspire all of us, from the sacred to the profane, from everyday objects like a marble or a rubber stamp, to the more surprising such as a dirt pile or a turtle tail. Artists, writers, designers, among many others, contribute their objects and ruminations that encourage, motivate, and energize their own creativity."--Provided by publisher.
You can't be too suspicious when security is at stake. When everybody who is after a key military job wears a toupee, it is obviously a bald case of espionage.
Death by Design: must reading for teenagers and everyone who has ever been one! Science-sleuths Adam and Rachel Fuller discover an apparent auto accident and call in the police. In the minutes before the police arrive, they discover unusual evidence that suggests a murder was committed. Rachel's photographic memory and Adam's skills at constructing crime theories peel away the layers obscuring the murderer. A long shot DNA match provides a clue. But in the process of identifying the killer, the siblings become enmeshed in a terrorist plot to blow up famous Paris monuments on New Year's Eve. Learn science, geography and history in this fast paced mystery! "The place descriptions are vivid and memorable. During their journeys, the Fullers deal with complex moral dilemmas." Saskia Hilton, author, Practical Pediatric Radiology, and San Diego Police Award of Honor recipient for assisting detectives with child abuse issues. "High schoolers Adam and Rachel Fuller put their sciencesleuthing skills to work solving murders and thwarting international terrorists as the author puts a modern spin on the murder mystery classic." Andy Rathbone, author of Vista for Dummies and over 40 other books.