Ever look at a pop-up book and wonder, How do they do that? This video gives a glimpse into the process of designing Sam Ita's forthcoming edition of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. I think the coolest part is his computer-driven paper cutter.The book itself will be available October 7.--David E
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An Early Frost
Per Pettersen has a new book coming out. His first English translation Out Stealing Horses was a runaway success for the Twin Cities' Graywolf Press. Like his earlier novel, To Siberia is set in a very cold Scandinavia, but is full of vivid characters. Time Out New York has a preview of the book and … Continue reading An Early Frost
Tempus Fugit
Dave Freeman, author of 100 Things to Do Before You Die: Travel Events You Just Can't Miss has died, reports the San Jose Mercury News. The paper also tells us that "Freeman's relatives said he visited about half the places on his list before he died." (His co-author visited the rest of them, however.)--David E
Musings from Magers and Quinn 