From Flavorwire:
Jason K, of 84/5 Studio, has created a series of beautifully executed 8.5” x 11” mini-posters for Miyazaki classics, from Castle in the Sky to Ponyo, in the style of well-loved and gently worn vintage Penguin book covers. See the series, which we spotted via Boing Boing, after the jump, and buy the posters — or a set of nine postcards to send to all your Studio Ghibli fan friends — at 84/5 Studio’s Etsy store.
This is a reminder that we still need to see The Secret World of Arrietty.
The Learning Power Of Lego
Over 400 billion Lego blocks have been produced since it was introduced to the world, and it has become a leadingforce when it comes to teaching children logic and a bunch of other useful knowledge that we all have at some point come to use in our everyday life. Lego is no longer just a block meant for play, but also a great tool when acquiring knowledge in various areas that we previously only had a pen and paper to elaborate our ideas on. I guess some of the block’s success lies in the extreme research and development phase that initially lead up to its official release and patent in 1958. There was extensive research done in order to create the ultimate design for theproduct. There was also the challenge to find the perfect material for a long lasting toy that could be used over and over again without ending up as a broken piece of plastic. I can’t state it enough, but Lego really is the solution to everything.
Larger image at BitRebels
What We’ve Been Reading: A Whole Lot of Nerd Going On
Langan recommends Will Ferrell on “Between Two Ferns” with Zach Galifianakis on Funny or Die. She warns it’s not suitable for work but that you should watch it at home — like she did (ed note: yea right, Langan)
Shannon decided to lighten the mood with her Veterans Day video of dogs greeting their soldier-owners as they come home from serving
Elaine liked Julie Klausner’s latest episode of her podcast, How Was Your Week. She also wants to share this super-creepy mustache Tumblr, Moustair
Rebecca would like everyone to stop the Black Friday insanity and let us enjoy our Thanksgivings in peace — and so would a few other people interviewed in that New York Times article. She also likes this roundup of geeky family photos (ed. note: because she has a geeky family)
The latest addition to our publicity team, Laura, says that if you don’t already know about the Tumblr Slaughter House 90210, you should
I, Gabrielle, am off to see the classic electronic group Plaid tonight and therefore am spreading my joy with a link to their page on the Warp Records site
Coworking Is Better for You Than Previously Thought
via Lifehacker
Created by Michelle Legro of Lapham’s Quarterly, Maria Popova of Brain Pickings & Illustrator Wendy MacNaughton as part of Longshot magazine’s Debt issue, “Circles of Influence” is a chart of artistic, scientific, and philosophical debts through time.
Seriously considering buying one for my cube. (click through for prints!)
