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“People used to make wax and plaster casts of people’s faces after they died. Family members either kept them as mementos or artists used them to paint portraits down the road. We have photographs now, so these things aren’t really used to much. Here are the 7 creepiest death masks from American political history. Enjoy.” Via.
The Book Cover Archive, for the appreciation and categorization of excellence in book cover design. (via bauldoff & We Made This)
“9 out of 10 scienticians say that bad interface design and poor typography make kittens sad and make life a chore.”
— Midnight Beep Softworks | Midnight Inbox (via imjustcreative) (via esquareda)
Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic. Authenticity is invaluable; originality is non-existent. And don’t bother concealing your thievery–celebrate it if you feel like it. In any case, always remember what Jean-Luc Godard said: “It’s not where you take things from–it’s where you take them to.”Apparently it’s designer Mark Malazarte that makes excellent use of this quote from director Jim Jarmusch. (dugg)
