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Linotype: The Film
Linotype: The Film is a documentary about Linotype, the 19th century type casting machine that revolutionized printing and remained dominant until it was made obsolete…
To R.P. Salazar, with Love, A True Love Story That Began With A Typo
“To R.P. Salazar, with Love” is a short animation that tells the true story of how two strangers with very similar names (and nearly identical…
Unreal Estate, Artist Tim Doyle Re-Imagines Pop Culture Locales
In Unreal Estate, Austin-based serigraph artist Tim Doyle re-imagines familiar locales from popular culture in a series of hand-printed screenprints and original art. Spoke Art…
CBS Greenlights Louis C.K. & Spike Feresten Television Comedy Pilot
According to Entertainment Weekly, television network CBS has reportedly greenlighted an untitled ensemble comedy pilot about “young people trying to achieve their creative dreams in…
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
“The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore” is a wonderful Oscar-nominated short animated film about the curative power of story. The film follows a…
Bellbot, App That Beeps Every Time Your Site Gets a New Visitor
Bellbot is a free web app developed by Philip Kaplan that beeps every time your website gets a new visitor. via The Next Web Thanks…
Constitutions of Classic Cocktails, A Breakdown of 68 Different Drinks
Constitutions of Classic Cocktails, the latest poster by Pop Chart Lab, features a breakdown of 68 different drinks. This definitive guide to classic cocktails breaks…
Spotify Presents Music Apps Hack Weekend in New York City
Digital music service Spotify is organizing Music Apps Hack Weekend February 24-26 at SPiN Ping Pong Club in New York City. The event celebrates the…
MAD Magazine’s Just-Us League of Stupid Heroes Action Figures
The Just-Us League of Stupid Heroes is a set of collectible action figures where MAD Magazine character Alfred E. Neuman is creepily mashed-up with familiar…
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Themed Honda CR-V Super Bowl Commercial
Remember that Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Super Bowl teaser ad we posted about last week? Well here’s the full version of the commercial which…