Those Milwaukee transit passes are flabbergastingly great. I have never seen them before. One would have thought that that particular design history would be locally celebrated a bit more, but perhaps I just haven't had my ear to the ground properly.
Kory Stamper is an excellent writer, and her previous book, "Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries," is also highly recommended. I'm a dictionary geek, and Kory is indeed the rock star of that world. I've been waiting for this new book on colors for years, and I'm glad to learn it's finally seen the light of day.
Oh, and for some years now, lexicographer is the job I wish I had if I weren't a librarian (and too old to start over).
That Comets E isn’t just upside-down, it’s backwards. As in, the side of the metal visible to us should face the brick. I feel like that’s a special class of mis-lettering, as opposed to instances of S or N where 180 rotation leaves the letter legible while the mounting holes and hardware still line up. The E has to be mis-manipulated in three dimensions to appear like this.
I've always held a fondness for fabric flora. This comes from my grandmother working in the Crafts section of my local Wal-Mart, and my aunt who was a florist. Both worked with the fabric florals and it always fascinated me that these looked real...to a point. My favorite are the fabric poppies that are sold for Remembrance/Memorial Day.
I clicked on the link to your article about the visit to a football factory & was reminded once again why I enjoy your writing so much!
Not only cool facts about cool things, but you present in unique ways that magnify the coolness of the thing & experience!
In the football article your use of time of day made the experience come alive to me.
Thanks, Paul!
It kind of blew me away that the artisan assembling the flower was using a finger in the glue instead of an applicator tool. This was fascinating.
I've never even thought about how silk flowers are made - this was so interesting!
Those Milwaukee transit passes are flabbergastingly great. I have never seen them before. One would have thought that that particular design history would be locally celebrated a bit more, but perhaps I just haven't had my ear to the ground properly.
I love that there are still people making things using skill and craftsmanship. Very cool.
Wow, what a fascinating tour! Thanks for showing us that. I'd love to take that tour.
Kory Stamper is an excellent writer, and her previous book, "Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries," is also highly recommended. I'm a dictionary geek, and Kory is indeed the rock star of that world. I've been waiting for this new book on colors for years, and I'm glad to learn it's finally seen the light of day.
Oh, and for some years now, lexicographer is the job I wish I had if I weren't a librarian (and too old to start over).
Similarly, Stefan Fatsis wrote Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat to) the Modern Dictionary. Came out last October.
That Comets E isn’t just upside-down, it’s backwards. As in, the side of the metal visible to us should face the brick. I feel like that’s a special class of mis-lettering, as opposed to instances of S or N where 180 rotation leaves the letter legible while the mounting holes and hardware still line up. The E has to be mis-manipulated in three dimensions to appear like this.
I've always held a fondness for fabric flora. This comes from my grandmother working in the Crafts section of my local Wal-Mart, and my aunt who was a florist. Both worked with the fabric florals and it always fascinated me that these looked real...to a point. My favorite are the fabric poppies that are sold for Remembrance/Memorial Day.