Mad Quickies: Scalzi Wins, Old NYC, Serious Comics, Felty Goodness, Baby Bees and More!

Hey- what happened to Monday? I opened my eyes and it was today and, welp, we may never know. Here’s hoping you had a lovely weekend and, if you reside in the U.S., a wonderful long weekend. [Shout-out to all my people at Balticon!] Here’s what…

• Well, lookee here, The incomparable John Scalzi was in the New York times because he freakin’ signed a $3.4 million deal for 13 books.
• Be prepared to lose the next few hours. The New York Public Library brings you: Old NYC, mapping historical photos. {via Brian G.}
• Comics legend Scott McCloud’s newest work is the story of a struggling sculptor who makes a deal with Death. The book entitled The Sculptor is receiving huge accolades.
• Illustrator, Vero Navarro is a master of the colored-pencil medium. Check out Hipster Bones.
• Sven Sauer is a digital artist who specializes in matte paintings. He’s also one of the artists who paints the Game of Thrones landscapes. This is so cool!
• Ukrainian crafter Hanna Dovahan is a genius at creating adorable felt pieces. Her sweet Avocado Love wool sculpture is completely awesome.
• Photographer Anand Varma filmed a bee’s first 21 days of life. Video included below.
• In sad news, Nobel Prize-winning mathematician John Nash and his wife, Alicia died in a car crash. His struggle with schizophrenia was the subject of “A Beautiful Mind.” The link is a very informative obituary.
• Laura Stone’s recap Game of Thrones 5.7 – The Gift is indeed just that.

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From BBC Three’s Free Speech –

Things not to say to a trans person

Read more at The Mary Sue.

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From photographer Anand Varma –

Time-Lapse of a Bee’s First 21 Days of Life

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Featured image is by Bordalo Segundo. Read more: New Trash and Found Object Murals by ‘Bordalo II’ on the Streets of Lisbon

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