“I wish I could show you, when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your own being.” —Hafiz
When a 4-decade old bookish skill meets technology
Philip Bradburn, a Bookbinder expert based in England, got what he called a “KleverCase lightbulb moment” when he thought of giving a twist to his son’s Christmas present in 2011: Unifying his 40-year-old bookbinding experience with the modern technology by producing a handmade gadget case in the form of hard bound book.
Their book cases fit certain sizes of kindle, phones, and ereaders. One case could either be specifically moulded plastic for popular gadgets, or a universal fit reusable grip area for other devices.
Mr. Bradburn’s workshops in the New Forest England produces a variety of British and American literature-inspired gadget cases, ranging from Sherlock Holmes to To Kill a Mockingbird.
Sherlock Holmes:
The Great Gatsby:
To Kill a Mockingbird:
His little company KleverCase is a passionate family business, which also helps people in his area back to work.
The challenge of creating readable books for the blind extends much further back in time than the invention of Braille, and continues into the 21st century.
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Ingrid Sundberg, a writer and children's book illustrator, created a very useful infographic chart for anyone struggling with color names. The writer says that she loves to collect words that can help give her stories variety and depth.
Giving up on a piece of writing seems counterintuitive. We’re told from an early age that if we just keep trying, one day we’ll succeed. But sometimes effort just isn’t enough.
Finally! Some books that cater to MY needs.
Vintage gardening books up for sale, yo! Get your spring on like it’s 1952.
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Vintage advice book up for sale!
This is a book for a friend with a sense of humor, or if you're in need of a laugh. The "medical science" and health advice is sorely outdated, and many of the author's statements are outrageous to say the least. There are chapters on a "wife's duty to her husband" and constipation. In short, it's everything one might expect from a 1902 book on "avoided subjects." Two out of three bewhiskered gentleman recommend it!
A list of books to honor Pi Day on March 14 by incorporating a subject many writers shy away from: mathematics.