As some of you know, I have the world's best sister. I'm open to discussion for anyone that thinks their sister is cooler than my sister, but I'm pretty biased, so you probably won't get anywhere. She and her husband have a cute and fierce blog. Why cute and fierce? Liv recently posted about puppies, and Oz is a hardcore base jumper. and you should DEFINITELY stop by.
Once again, as I've been doing my whole life, I'm going to copy my older sister.
I now welcome you to Brianna's book club!
The Cheese Monkeys by Chip Kidd. I was told by my professor that we absolutely should read it if we decided to study art in college. And now I'm telling you that you probably should read it regardless of if you studied art in college. The book is divided into two semesters: Drawing 101, and Intro to Graphic Design, with a brief interlude for winter break. The protagonist in this story goes vaguely nameless, but just like Chuck Palahniuk's Fight Club, we give him the name Happy, although his name isn't Happy at all, just as Fight Club's protagonist assumes the name Joe. Happy's experiences at "State University" are mostly comical, mixed with occasional hard-hitting clash.
And lastly, Chip Kidd is a ground-breaking book designer, so you might want to read it for the book itself (sorry kindle users). The wide margins make a quick read even quicker, and as my friend Jackson pointed out, he uses two different fonts for each semester (transitional and modern if anyone was wondering). At the very least, if my recommendation has fallen on deaf ears, find the paperback version the next time you're in the book store. The optical illusion on the edge is sure to astound and amaze.
This is entry number 1. I guarantee you the next entry will be much less light-hearted.
Once again, as I've been doing my whole life, I'm going to copy my older sister.
I now welcome you to Brianna's book club!
The Cheese Monkeys by Chip Kidd. I was told by my professor that we absolutely should read it if we decided to study art in college. And now I'm telling you that you probably should read it regardless of if you studied art in college. The book is divided into two semesters: Drawing 101, and Intro to Graphic Design, with a brief interlude for winter break. The protagonist in this story goes vaguely nameless, but just like Chuck Palahniuk's Fight Club, we give him the name Happy, although his name isn't Happy at all, just as Fight Club's protagonist assumes the name Joe. Happy's experiences at "State University" are mostly comical, mixed with occasional hard-hitting clash.
And lastly, Chip Kidd is a ground-breaking book designer, so you might want to read it for the book itself (sorry kindle users). The wide margins make a quick read even quicker, and as my friend Jackson pointed out, he uses two different fonts for each semester (transitional and modern if anyone was wondering). At the very least, if my recommendation has fallen on deaf ears, find the paperback version the next time you're in the book store. The optical illusion on the edge is sure to astound and amaze.
This is entry number 1. I guarantee you the next entry will be much less light-hearted.
Even though I am a kindle user, I would read this book just because you wrote about how ground-breaking it is. And because you totally flattered me by the first part of your blog. Do you have a copy I can borrow?
ReplyDeleteYes yes! It's currently making the rounds with my school chums; I'd LOVE for you to read it too!
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