Yes, it’s another entirely uncalled for redesign of Meanwhile! Inspired by the likes of Messy Nessy, Austin Kleon and Happy Readings, I’ve swung back around to the behold a list of things I like and/or have been distracted by this week format. And I've switched platforms from Squarespace to Revue, not that it matters to anyone but me. Apologies for the consistent inconsistency, I just enjoy fiddling. If my website is my sandbox, a place for me to experiment and play around with different design approaches, my newsletter is me storming into your home and emptying sand from my shoe onto your desk.
Karl Blossfeldt — www.rawpixel.com
Rawpixel have a fantastic selection of plantlife macro-photography from Karl Blossfeldt's 1928 book Urformen der Kunst (Archetypes of Art). The exact midpoint between brutalism and Lovecraft.
The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess
Sketches, scribbles, models and other behind the scenes goodness related to Tom Gauld's new picture book, The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess. Must inform my son that this is his new favourite book.
Fabulous to see a reprint of Jane McDevitt and Neal Whittington's book of Eastern European matchbox labels. And oh my the posters! Expect to see a lot of these in the background of interior decorating photoshoots.
Acclaimed cinematographer Roger Deakins talks to Port about photography and publishing his first monograph, a document of rural life in Devon shot over four decades.
Just one big thread of Marvel characters drinking coffee.
London's prop houses take on a starring role in these photographs by Jasper Fry. Visited one of these a few years back – can massively recommend it if you’re a fan of stuff. So much stuff.
Why are Blackwings so popular?
The most eye-opening part of this profile of Blackwing pencils is the absurd production journey: after being made with Californian cedar in Japan, they go back to California to have the eraser stuck on. And this is before they've shipped to wherever you are.
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