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‘the distilled essence of 47 lbs of cilantro’

Found via FUCK YEAH CILANTRO

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One more from Irish comedian Dave Allen.

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‘Your eye travels over Celtic crosses and through forest glades, studies architectural schematics and drinks in delicately washed landscapes  . . .  And it is only fitting that a movie concerned with the power and beauty of drawing – the almost sacred magic of color and line – should be so gorgeously and intricately drawn.’ –A. O. Scott, NY Times

The Secret of Kells, which premiered last year in Berlin, has been quietly gaining attention on the festival circuit, racking up awards – as well as an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Film. (tho – Disney’s Up won the statue)

The film is the story of Brendan, a 12-year-old who – in 9th century Ireland – discovers the beauty of art and sets out on a life’s journey to complete work on The Book of Kells.

Official website here. Filmmakers’ blog here. Facebook fan page.

The film is still in limited release, slooowwly making the art theatre circuit.

Early promotional trailer

Final US trailer

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Right now my history students are freaked out by the study guide they received this week.

Among the many graphic design historical items listed is the Irish Book of Kells, c. 800 A.D.

The Book of Kells is the most elaborate illuminated manuscript ever created – that we know of. A brief overview can be seen in the NBC video above; its origins are the stuff of legend.

book of kells resources
Many different resources exist for study. A detailed history can be found on the Wiki site here. There are also introductory books, official sites, fan sites and more. The most accessible would be The Book of Kells on DVD, which details every page of every folio. Preview video below:

Or
If you simply want a Kells-based journal, you can snag one here.

Today Show video found via MSNBC

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The years that McDonalds didn’t have the Shamrock Shakes were, like, the Dark Ages. Glad they’re back. They are back, right?

No, they’re not back. Not here. Went to buy one yesterday. They didn’t have a clue as to what I was babbling about.

Found via Traci Thylin Bocci

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One of Doug Savage’s Sticky Note comic panels.

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‘The first commercial by Bill Melendez  . . .  explains why the kids look like they come from Charlie Brown’s neighborhood’

Introducing: Lucky Charms cereal, 1964.

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Kermit, from 1969.

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The work of illustrator Kevin Skinner.

Found via Drawn!

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Poster by graphic designer Michael Ciancio, available thru his website.

Found via Apartment Therapy

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Here’s eight simple ways. Article at AisleOne.

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