Just my type…

of blog. There have been little rumblings over the past six months about the upcoming Helvetica documentary, but never anything official that you could sink your teeth into and get excited about.

But now Gary Hustwit, director of the film, has started his own blog to help all the typophiles of the world keep pace. I have to say I’m pretty stoked about the film. I’m anxious to see all the interviews with the type designers. I hope it’s heavy on the “creative process” discussion and lighter on the “history of type” stuff.

Hat tip fade theory for the link.

Buchanan’s B’ham Show

Local print artist Charles Buchanan has another show at Naked Art. He’ll be at the gallery Friday, January 12th, 5pm-9pm and then again Saturday, January 13th, 1pm-6pm.

Over on his blog, Charles has been keeping us posted on his latest creations and work, for this show. We’re looking forward to seeing what he brings out the show.

But now is the time to snap up some of his prints… for I fear he’s been “discovered”.

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Thumbs Up

I have become a huge fan of the Book Design Review blog.

He has recently posted scans of two covers that I have to link to because I find myself clicking back through his posts, every day, wanting to get another look. Good stuff!

Kockroach and House of Meetings

Book Arts Show

This month, the Birmingham Library’s Central Branch has the coolest book exhibit. It features the book arts program over at the Univeristy of Alabama. We’ll take our camera when we go.

The library’s blog has the full scoop.

Books, Publishing and Birmingham