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Author Archives: Brian D. Butler
Not Your Childhood Peanuts
Canadian artist/illustrator/cartoonist Steve Murray, who is probably better known by his nom de plume, Chip Zdarsky, has imagined a brilliant series of posters for Hollywood film adaptations of classic children’s stories.
The Godfather of Comix Returns
This 90-piece exhibit showcases rare and seminal examples of original art including covers and interior pages from ZAP, San Francisco Comic Book, Head Comix, Bijou Funnies, The East Village Other, Snatch Comics, Motor City Comics, Your Hytone Comix, Big Ass … Continue reading
…Maps and Letterpress too…
“Chartis Graphein” typographic world map by Nancy McCabe of designahoy in Chicago.
Celebrate The Atlas Obscura
Atlas Obscura is hosting the second annual International Obscura Day on April 9, 2011, in partnership with Hendrick’s Gin. This is a day set aside for “expeditions, back-room tours and hidden treasures” in places near or not-so-near. Events will take … Continue reading
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Tagged Brooklyn, Florence, London, Los Angeles, New Zealand, Paris, San Francisco
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Every Building In NYC
Australian artist James Gulliver Hancock, now Brooklyn-based, is attempting to draw every building in New York City. You can check out his progress and support the ambitious, albeit whimsical, project at his blog .
Before I Die…
Before I Die… in New Orleans is a wonderful project created by urban planner and installation artist Candy Chang. Her installation has turned one large wall of an abandoned building into an enormous chalkboard where local residents can write their … Continue reading
