I finally caught up with the documentary feature CALIFORNIA TYPEWRITER last night and now I’m obsessed with finding a good reconditioned typewriter (I have an old Remington Rand that weighs a ton, but I’m after a Smith Corona Silent or maybe a Hermes). This is the perfect documentary for the INFODUMP subscriber.
Month: April 2019
Ludovico Einaudi – Seven Days Walking
A great writing/reading/thinking companion, the first two albums (so far) in Ludovico Einaudi “Seven Days Walking” series - he’s releasing one a month for seven months - are sublime. From the Qobuz write-up: "After Elements in 2016, Ludovico Einaudi is continuing his exploration of nature with Seven Days Walking, the first opus in a collection of seven albums … Continue reading Ludovico Einaudi – Seven Days Walking
Deadwood, the movie
One ought only ever be cautiously optimistic about movie trailers, but this has me squealing with delight.
Mythological Monsters
A friend recently asked me for some recommendations for books on the mythology and folklore of the British Isles, with specific reference to monsters and mythical creatures. I grabbed some books down from the shelves and took snaps of them for him and I figured they might be useful or interesting to others. Please excuse … Continue reading Mythological Monsters
Short, Sharp Shocks
Austin Kleon’s new book “Keep Going” is the latest in his incredibly inspiring series on creative practice. Kleon’s books are fast and punchy and great to look at and I find I go back to them whenever inspiration or motivation are flagging. A few pages of one of these books and you’re itching to just … Continue reading Short, Sharp Shocks
