I have no info on this incredible piece expect for the fact that it seems to have come from a college sculpture class.
Ideas anyone?
Category: Books
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GalenaLarkin created this fabulous alien in the style of Lisa Frank (boy, that brings me back!).
How about some valuable instruction from yesteryear?
I have a feeling even if I read this book, it wouldn’t work.
Oh, this is dangerous territory.
And speaking of…
Let’s start with the myriad pathologies of the cover model.
Love this.
…and this.
So THIS is how wives are made!
Speaking of, if I ever get married, forget those cheesy “Bride” T-shirts girls wear at wedding showers (etc.), I want THIS shirt (ironically, this level of geekiness probably diminishes my chances of “pair bonding” in the first place).
And if marriages don’t work, there’s always this guy.
Let’s get our Jesus on, folks! No…I meant literally.
Failed sales pitch for DoubleMint Gum:
All I have to say to this sculpture: get out of my dreams, get into my house!
So let’s look at other lovely home goods (I wish I had more info here). Nice little accent piece:
For the china cabinet:
While an amazing illusion, I suspect this wall decal could be mildly terrifying to some children:
Outdoor trimmings for my fellow introverts:
Why wasn’t this mass produced?
Does anyone have info on this piece? I find it fascinating that conjoined ceramics exist.
More soon…and remember:
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I must say thanks to my friend Jim for showing me Paper Passion, a book scented perfume by Karl Lagerfeld.
Of course, since this is high fashion, Paper Passion will probably cost a bloody fortune (and be rather stinky)…but I like the we bookworms are getting some highbrow attention.
Has anyone smelled this or other book scented products? What’s the verdict?
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Let’s take a break from the typical spookiness of this blog for something truly beautiful.
Illustrator Ronald Searle (who really deserves another feature post) created a very special project for his wife, now available as a hardcover book.
47 jewel-like drawings by Ronald Searle made for his wife, Monica, each time she underwent chemotherapy. On New Year’s Eve 1969, Monica Searle was diagnosed with a rare and virulent form of breast cancer. Each time she underwent treatment, Ronald produced a Mrs Mole drawing ‘to cheer every dreaded chemotherapy session and evoke the blissful future ahead’. Filled with light and illuminated in glowing colours, the drawings speak of love, optimism and hope.
Like the medieval illuminated manuscripts such as the 15th-century Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, to which the title of this book refers, the 47 drawings are on an intimate scale and were never intended for publication. The story of Monica’s survival against the odds and the part played by the encouragement of her husband will move many people who have either experienced cancer for themselves or been affected through a close family member or friend.
What a profoundly touching gesture. I remember when my mother was battling cancer, I made her a postcard every single week for over a year (complete with quotes or loving statements on the back). I eventually assembled the collection into an album for her. While she did not survive this journey, I believe in the power of art to bring joy and sooth the spirit. It warms my heart to think that the selfless bond between two people (whether lovers, family or friends) can inspire this kind of valiant effort.
“Everything about them had to be romantic and perfect. I drew them originally for no one’s eyes except Mo’s, so she would look at them propped up against her bedside lamp and think: ‘When I’m better, everything will be beautiful.’” ~ Ronald Searle
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Does anyone know the artist responsible for this (I bet one of you will!)? I swoon every time I look at this piece.
The lesser known alternative to “shooting lasers from one’s eyes” is shooting pinup models.
My fellow introverts, here is a fabulous KEEP AWAY sign!
Who wants a start a club with this name with me?
From Cake Wrecks comes this awesome reproduction:
Hey, want some fashion? Here goes…
Hairdo hall of fame!
Excellent costume idea:
And while was not intended as a Halloween costume, I think it would work wonderfully as one.
Great alternative to to poodle skirt:
Just make sure you’re not dressed for trouble.
Lovely Crazy Cat Lady:
This has been circulating a lot, but I just have to make sure you’ve all seen it.
Two loves had he…
“Lite Brite, Lite Brite…turn on the magic of colored lights!”
[Imitates Todd Flanders] “Is your source on this reliable?”
This kid is going places in life…
Old Sunday School postcards are always cheese-tastically awesome.
The word of the week: HAMAGINATION.
I love hints of barely detectable darkness amidst standard prim and proper design.
Well done, taxidermist. Well done. Does anyone remember the Ren and Stimpy “Log” commercial that featured “Ultra Log” (which just had a hideous dead squirrel nailed to the top)?
Coincidentally, I also came across what might have been the goal of the project above:
Can this be me, please?
Okay…time to get some reading done…
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An anonymous artist has been leaving incredible book sculptures in stores and libraries around Edinburgh…
Can you even imagine discovering such a thing amidst your perusals of books? Perhaps not everyone would go weak in the knees like I would…but it would make my day (maybe my year) to discover one.
I wish I had one of these in my library.
See more information at the source.
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I’d love a copy of this.
This was the ONLY way to play with Weebles back in the day!
“Hey…would you cut me a slice of that potato salad?” I’m not sure why the mid-20th Century as a whole felt that all food was better served molded and congealed.
Maybe Snuggles can cook up something better.
Now THIS is a great piece of food!
My kinda cookbook…
Clearly the world’s most amazing self-help book:
And a book I want very badly!
A book that the occasional SheWalksSoftly reader might have actually had:
Why it pays to be nice…
“Hang on…I have to put my face on.”
An accessory for the man about town:
And quite the dress design…
I’m intrigued…
I never expected a Mighty Dark-Winged Avenging Lord of Chaos to be named “Bryan.”
Pleasant dreams, kiddies…
It seems I had a bunch of images lined up to post, so expect another Desktop Goodies installment soon…
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Before I proceed, let me marvel at the fact that I’m able to string together the words “medieval unicorn cookbook”…and actually refer to a real thing (supposedly dating back to the 1300’s).
A long-lost medieval cookbook, containing recipes for hedgehogs, blackbirds and even unicorns, has been discovered at the British Library.
Ah, the full roasting process. Click to enlarge a bit…
And the bucket of unicorn remains (always a disposal issue, you know?):
Read more at the source.
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I’d love to get my hands on a copy of Great Tales Of Horror And Suspense, illustrated by Harry Borgman in 1974.
The style is wonderful, and I’m digging his use of a single color in black and white images.
See more here.
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Now this is an idea I can get behind!
Raul Lemesoff converted a 1979 Ford Falcon into an awesome open-air tank bookmobile. He drives around Buenos Aires offering books to anyone who wants them. The Weapon of Mass Instruction, as Lemesoff calls it, promotes “peace through literature.” Lemesoff has already driven it to remote regions of Argentina and hopes to expand the project into other nations.
Think I could do this on a Honda Civic?
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