Pirelli 2009 Calendar

I managed to get hold of the famous Pirelli calendar for 2009 the other day after visiting a new supplier called Beacon Press. They had printed the job and pointed out to me that, for the first time ever, it has been printed on an uncoated paper stock. The actual results look fantastic!

Oh, and just in case you thought I was only interested in the paper stock and not the scantily clad ladies in the superb photography, then you’d be wrong………of course I was!

Posted by: Richard

Simon's Cat

Cat owners will really appreciate these short animations by Simon Tofield at Tandem Films. Fantastic!

"Cat-Man-Do"



"Let Me In"



"TV Dinner"



The RSPCA have used him for a recent ad campaign:

”Simon's Sister's Dog”



Posted by: Helen

Dirty Street Ads!

I like the idea behind dirtystreetads.com. This Bristol-based company provide pavement advertising by pressure-washing stencilled logos/messages into existing grime. Effective, legal, eco-friendly and original!

Posted by: Clare

25 Years, Still Red Hot (Virgin Atlantic)

This celebratory advert works on so many levels, the music, the costumes, the red, the sexiness, the alignment of other iconic brands from the era... It’s a brave move and a vivid splash of colour in a climate which is today rather grey, gloomy and recession-focused. Virgin Atlantic’s Still Red Hot advert is confident, uplifting and reminds us that we’ve got through tough times before – and that Virgin Atlantic has kept its head well and truly above the clouds. A breath of fresh air ;-)

Posted by: Clare

Ten/SEA

Many thanks to Dan for this one. It’s been in my Amazon basket for some time, so when my Amazon Christmas voucher arrived it was a must buy. A compendium of work by London agency SEA from 1997 to 2007. Their work has brevity, simplicity, clarity and is a great example of british design.

Posted by: Matt

The Worlds Largest Snowman... Is a Woman!

Which begs the question:
What's the difference between a Snowman and a SnowWoman?
Answer: Snowballs!

Although the recent snowfall caused chaos across the UK, I was pleased to see that at least some communities get out there and enjoy it....

The World's Tallest Snowman was created in Bethel, Maine in 1999, standing at 113’7” tall. But in 2008 the community set another world record... building the World's Tallest SnowWoman at 122'1".

Angus, King of the Mountain was replaced in the record books by a woman named Olympia SnowWoman who weighs in at 13,000,000 lbs. of snow. 5 foot wreaths were used for eyes, 16 skis for eyelashes, 130 ft. scarf, 30 ft. spruce trees for arms and 2,000 ft. of rope for hair.

Now that's snow joke!

Posted by: Yvette

Come on, Al, were going home.

Reading about the Sam Peckinpah retrospective at the National Film Theatre reminded me of my favourite Peckinpah movie 'Bring me the head of Alfredo Garcia'. I was compelled to get myself a copy as it had been many years since I had last seen it.

It centres on Warren Oates (his best role), as a seedy bar pianist in Mexico city seeking a reward for bringing to a feudal landowner the head of the man who seduced his daughter.

A visceral story of love & revenge set amongst the stifling heat of mexico.
A classic movie of the 70’s.

Posted by: Matt

BACK COVER ISSUE 1/NUMERO 1 Design Graphique, Typography, etc.

Back Cover is a new design publication from France. Rather than current work and trends its focuses on the designers influences and inspirations. All editorial content comes in both French and English.

Posted by: Matt

Owls do double!

After 95 years (NINETY-FIVE YEARS!) the mighty Wednesday have finally managed to do a league double over our porcine neighbours, winning at Bramall Lane for the first time since 1967 into the bargain.

Get in!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/4560253/Marcus-Tudgay-seals-Sheffield-Wednesdays-derby-glory-with-his-best-ever-goal.html