Category Archive: Book Things

Found: ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Original Illustrations

February 16, 2012

Courtesy: Garth Williams Courtesy: Garth Williams Courtesy: Garth Williams Flavorwire posted these amazing Charlotte’s Web original illustrations by Garth Williams. — Join our Oscars Book Party here!

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s advice to his daughter, Scottie

January 24, 2012

In 1933, F. Scott Fitzgerald included some fatherly advice at the end of a letter to his 11-year old daughter, Scottie. Things to worry about: Worry about courage Worry about cleanliness Worry about efficiency Worry about horsemanship Things not to worry about: Don’t worry about… Read More →

Found: Harry Potter Travel Posters

January 18, 2012

Caroline Hadilaksono created this series of Harry Potter travel posters to “promote the magical world as travel destinations to non-magical people.” You can purchase them here. Which Harry Potter location or event would you like to visit or attend?

‘The Joy of Books’ – Books on the move!

January 10, 2012

Last year, we posted a video on our blog of books organizing themselves on a bookcase. Well, the people behind that video are at it again. They take us on a journey inside a bookstore at night when everyone has gone home and the books… Read More →

Found: Literary Shower Curtain

January 9, 2012

Author Dave Eggers gives you an excuse to spend more time reading in the bathroom. (via GalleyCat and The Thing Quarterly)

Salvador Dalí & Alice in Wonderland

January 5, 2012

Down the Rabbit Hole Mad Tea Party The Queen’s Croquet Ground These are three original Salvador Dalí illustrations for Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. The book was published in 1969 and contains 12 illustrations in all, one for each chapter of the book. You can… Read More →

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Trailer

December 22, 2011

“I can’t just go running off into the blue. I am a Baggins of Bag End!” In a theater near you, December 2012.

Betty White reads “Harry the Dirty Dog”

December 15, 2011

(via Storyline Online)

Found: “Lit” Christmas Tree

December 12, 2011

Fonts: A History

December 8, 2011

The font you choose can tell a story all its own. What is your favorite font? (via Mashable)