Mad Quickies
Mad Quickies 11.9
- Carl Zimmer, a favorite of ours, has curated a fascinating book: Science Ink: Tattoos of the Science Obsessed. Here’s a slideshow at The New York Times and one at flavorwire.
- Why does the rising moon look so big? We’re glad you asked. Boing Boing chronicles the mini-saga of Maki Naro and the lunar comic which includes Dr. Plait and the Ponzo Illusion. And here is Maki’s recounting of Lunar Erratum. {via Steve D}
- Rwandan women say yes! to survival and resilience. From their co-op work: the Yego Wave Earrings.
- An Amnesty International exclusive: Shepard Fairey designed a poster Defend the Rights of Women and Girls in Nicaragua.
- Girl Scout badges get a redesign. {tip o’ the beanie to Masala Skeptic}
- This. Just in. Early artists might have been documenting their natural environment. Ancient DNA provides new insights into cave paintings of horses.
More after the jump … plus kinetic typography!
- It’s the Wunderkammer of Color: November 2011 Edition. A groovy group of color quickies plus how to bronze your turkey. {not a euphemism}
- Jude Stewart lists 7 Books About Color Every Designer (and Color Fan) Should Own.
- Just because: The Kitten Covers. Rawr.
- And then there’s this: Secret Identity – Simon Monk’s photorealistic paintings of trapped superheroes.
Matthew Rogers is the gent known for his excellent Stephen Fry on Language video. He’s now created kinetic typography of one of George Hrab’s Ask George answers on the Geologic Podcast. Matt describes the piece as “a look at nationalism, patriotism, jingoism and the fine line that divides pride and prejudice.”
http://youtu.be/EkwA5GJiQx4