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All Blog Posts Tagged 'Reading' (7)

Top 6 iPad Apps for Quick News Reading



How do you get the most out of your iPad, especially when it comes to reading the news? In our last "tip" article for Intel's My Life Scoop we bring you the top 6 iPad apps for quick news reading. Check them out.…



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Added by alice on September 12, 2011 at 8:30am — No Comments

Art of Required Reading

The Velveteen Rabbit



Going on now till April 30th is a show that most anyone can relate to. If you grew up in the United States, more likely than not, you've read most of the books that were the inspiration behind Gallery 1988's current show Required Reading.



Today's artists were asked to create posters that were inspired by classic novels. You'll find… Continue

Added by alice on April 28, 2011 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Smart Ad: Reading Means Resisting



I'm really enjoying this ad by book publisher Feltrinelli. With the help of ad agency, Tita in Milan, they remind us to block out the noise and soak in some knowledge. Cool design to boot.



Advertising Agency: Tita, Milan, Italy

Creative Directors: Giuseppe Mazza, Emanuele Basso

Art Director: Annalisa Martinucci

Copywriter: Andrea Masciullo

Illustrator: Camilla… Continue

Added by alice on January 11, 2011 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

Modern Design: Seagull Reading Light (2 pics)

The Seagull Reading Light by QisDesign is the perfect minimalist piece for people who don't like clutter. Inspired by flying seagulls, the table lamp's “wings” change positions, imitating a soaring bird in the sky.



Useful for reading or setting the right mood, the Seagull Light has two knobs on its main body: the front adjusts brightness, while the back… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 16, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Creative Ads: Movies for Reading (3 total)



How does a DVD rental store let everyone know that they also sell cinema books? With a well-executed ad campaign such as this. Created by ad agency BorghiErh/Lowe for 2001 Video, a movie rental store in Brazil, this print ad campaign made movies like ET, Jurassic Park and Singing in the Rain come alive through papercraft. Look closely at each image to read about each…

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Added by alice on May 13, 2010 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Urban Street Art - Reading Minds: Brooklyn, New York

Love the simplicity and creativity of this street-art piece by Katie Sokoler and Matt Adams. They make assumptions of what people think about on a daily basis and then attach thought bubbles on the walls of Brooklyn. As random people walk by, they snap a picture. What would be in your bubble?…



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Added by Eugene on January 23, 2009 at 10:00am — 7 Comments

THE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE - MOVIES OPENING 9/12

THE OUTLANDISHLY SILLY COMEDY THAT HAS AN ALL-STAR CAST BUT IS STILL A GAMBLE

Burn After Reading

A dark spy-comedy where an ousted CIA official’s memoir accidentally falls into the hands of two unwise gym employees intent on exploiting their find. Starring George Clooney, John Malkovich, Frances McDormand, and Brad Pitt. Directed by… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 11, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

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