This is an old edition of Meanwhile from an inferior, more simian newsletter platform that has unhelpfully severed all the hyperlinks. It’s included here in the archive simply for sake of completeness.
The beginning is the end is the beginning – Spine takes a look at the fine art of endpapers. Also, check out this wonderful collection of endpaper maps.
The new issue of The Happy Reader features interviews with Kristin Scott Thomas and a look at Willa Cather’s O Pioneers! Plus you can get your hands on a limited edition Isokon Penguin Donkey, coloured to match the Pocket Penguins series. Want want want.
An algorithm has been built to predict a book’s genre by its cover. It isn't very good. Which is a good thing … isn't it? The future confuses me.
Rather exciting if you're of a certain age and game-playing persuasion: Read-Only Memory have just published a beautiful new book on the history of The Bitmap Bothers.
New book Looking Good decodes the graphic design of nuns. Yes, that’s right, nuns. I have no idea who this book is for, but it's a fascinating subject nonetheless.
You Are Here: NYC collects 200 cartographic interpretations of the city, including a Jewish literary map, a nightclub map of Harlem and the Ghostbusters subway map.
“We recommend you choose one size larger than your usual size” – I know I don’t need the School of Life philosopher’s jumper, and yet I really really do need it quite a lot.
I’ve put together a collection of recommended books for designers and the design-minded. They’re all very heavy and have lots of nice pictures in them, so strong shelves and wide eyes are required.
A wonderful Leonard Cohen anecdote from romcom guru and all round lovely chap, Billy Mernit.