Here’s a random Book-Humor Photo we recently came across that is both kinda funny & actually very interesting. Well, you be the Judge, ha! It shows a few actual Typewriters that were owned by some famous Authors. Our 2 favorites are Cormac McCarthy and Hunter S. Thompson. Of course we heard that Ernest Hemingway guy is pretty good too!

As if being included on the New York Times Best Seller List was not honor enough, the NYT website also published a very funny Comic Strip by Grant Snider that is sort of “Chip Kidd related” and also totally hilarious! It’s a BINGO Card designed around the ideas & concepts of Haruki Murakami’s 1Q84 Book. Now, if you look at the very bottom panel, far left-hand side… Chip Kidd Cover!! Hilarious!! ( Thank you Grant Snyder & NYT ).

OK, We could not be more proud or incredibly super-happy right now because it has just been announced that the new BATMAN: DEATH BY DESIGN Graphic Novel ( DC Comics ) by Chip Kidd & Dave Taylor is listed as #2 in the “Hardcover Graphic Books” Section of THE NEW YORK TIMES Best Sellers List!! Wow! It’s almost to good to be true and, on a serious note, a very distinct honor.

OK, Just a quick post to share this wacky fun photo. Hey! You’ll like it, just sit back & relax, ha! Here is complete photographic proof that Chip Kidd once met the famous Screenwriter, Director, Producer, Creator, etc… Joss Whedon! On all accounts he is known for being a very nice down-to-earth Guy. OK, He’s really very cool! In the TV world Joss created Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel & Firefly, among others. Oh yeah, He recently directed a Marvel Comics Movie called THE AVENGERS that was pretty awesome!

Delightful Cotchford Farm enjoys a fascinating provenance with both literary and musical connections. In 1925, the house was bought by the renowned author, dramatist and poet A.A Milne as a country retreat for himself, his wife and son, Christopher Robin. It was here, amidst the beautiful Sussex countryside and surrounding woodland where the wonderful stories of Christopher Robin and Winnie-the-Pooh came to life, now world famous childhood classics.

The local area is now commonly referred to as ‘Pooh Country’ and places in the books such as the 500 acre wood, Galleons Lap, Poohsticks bridge and Pooh Corner are all based on nearby locations, where Christopher Robin used to visit with his bear ‘Winnie The Pooh’.

In later years, the house attracted another famous owner, the hugely talented musician and founder of The Rolling Stones, Brian Jones, who owned the house until his untimely death in 1969.

Cotchford Farm, now on the market for the first time in over 40 years, is a most enchanting Grade II Listed country house, which is understood to date from the mid 16th Century with later additions. Please note, the photos were taken in 2010 and some of the garden plantings have been altered.

For more information on the Home and to contact the Realtor, CLICK HERE!

Here’s some great news that all true Fans of Original Comic Book Art will totally love! Over at Dave Taylor’s website he is offering the original pages he had drawn for the BATMAN: DEATH BY DESIGN Graphic Novel. Of course this is the new book written by Chip Kidd and Dave’s artwork is totally incredible! Now, here’s the deal, he has already sold a couple of pieces with plans on selling every page. We expect they will all sell out eventually as these are true Art mastepieces. So, if you want to grab some for your walls, then you need to visit his site right now! Just click right HERE.

OK, this is NOT Chip Kidd’s leg! No really, honestly, it’s not, ha! This is a wonderful photo from a Batman Fan named Marcio who lives in one of the most beautiful places in the World, Rio de Janeiro. Very recently he got this “Japanese Batman Bat-Logo” Tattoo on his leg ( lower calf ) and the sharp artwork is incredible. We also love the coloring too, nice job. Thank You Marcio for sharing this fun pic… BAT-MANGA!!

The JOHN UPDIKE SOCIETY recently announced that they have purchased the original childhood home of John Updike. It’s located at 117 Philadelphia Ave. in Shillington, PA. The good news is that they plan to turn it into a Museum and preserve it as a memorial to the Pulitzer Prize-winning Author. John Updike burst upon the scene in 1960 with this novel, “Rabbit, Run”. After that ( and lucky for all of us who love reading great books ) he had become quite prolific. Sadly, Mr. Updike passed away in 2009 at the young age of 76. But, his house, along with his writings, will live on as a wonderful legacy. For more information about the JOHN UPDIKE SOCIETY please CLICK HERE.

OK, We have to admit that we’re pretty proud of Neil Gaiman. Why? In this Recent Video you can hear Neil as he addresses the University of the Arts Class of 2012 and it has to be one of the very best commencement speeches to any class in the World, ever! It’s a “must watch” for every Artist and anyone who hopes to be creative and successful. So, please give it a listen. We promise you will be truly inspired! Thanks Neil, good job. “Make Good Art.”

On a funny side note:

This video has become so popular that now there is an info-graphic floating around the Internet that has become a new mantra, check it out.

"I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn." - Anne Frank

Yesterday, June 12th, was the 70th Anniversary of The Diary of Anne Frank. It’s amazing to think about what this 13 year old Author wrote all those years ago is still so inspiring, and timeless. In a recent online article written by Dylan Stableford ( CLICK HERE ) he noted that, “Frank died in 1945 in a German concentration camp - crazy to think that Frank would’ve been just 83 today had she survived.” On an important side note: The Anne Frank Museum is asking young people to celebrate her birthday by reflecting on her story. We could not agree more.