Archive for the 'collection' Category

"I am working on, or am interested to try, or expect to return to, such projects as the following. I shall first list them, then briefly specify a little more about most of them."

Borgesian list of James Agee's artistic ambitions outlined in his application for a Guggenheim.

I'm a little horrified and intrigued to discover that I've only had *two* of these, #31 and #11. 

Curated collection of out-of-copyright feature films, including early Hitchcock, Preminger, Leone, Ford, etc.

Just-launched website for upcoming film Teenage, by Matt Wolf and based on input from and the book by Jon Savage of the same name. I did front-end development on top of a Wordpress back end and participated in the design with everyone involved.

Jim Jupp presents the monthly companion programme to The Belbury Parish Magazine blog, The semi-official organ of Ghost Box Records.

Amazing collection from John Gall of book covers from books about dogs. Some great vernacular inspiration, and more than one fantastic band name (dibs on This and That About Chihuahuas.)

"Vaughan Oliver is one of the great (music) designers. His work is highly original and often breathtakingly beautiful. Probably best known for his work for The Pixies and Cocteau Twins on the 4AD label, Oliver’s designs for Scott Walker, His Name Is Alive, Heidi Berry and many other lesser known names is just as remarkable. For someone who claims to have been uninspired by typography at college, his use of type is a joy. In its gestural expressiveness it focuses and enlivens each design with tremendous inventiveness. Oliver’s work often foregrounds dark images produced by photographers who are essential collaborators in the creative process (key names include Simon Larbalestier, Nigel Grierson and Marc Atkins). Also central to his process is a willingness to experiment and a deep engagement with the music. The result is work that is passionate, elegant and highly influential."

Aieee! to Zzzzwap!

New portfolio site.

"Before there was vinyl printing there were big brick walls and craftsmen who covered said walls with their commercial artwork."