Category Archives: Books
Some thoughts on Originality, Appropriation and the Origin of Teepees
I’ve been thinking a bit about the notions of ORIGINALITY and APPROPRIATION. As you know if you’ve read my manifesto, I often use music as a model for thinking about art and design. I appreciate the relevance of the term … Continue reading
The Color of the Sky
Lately, I’ve been enjoying reading Victoria Finlay’s wonderful cultural history of color – Color; A Natural History of the Palette. She takes the rainbow and teases it apart through a series of delightful stories of her own travels in search … Continue reading
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West Oakland Soul Food Cook Book
My friend and neighbor Katy Polony discovered this awesome mid 60′s community cookbook from here in West Oakland and kindly agreed to let me scan and distribute it. Don’t miss the home remedies on the final two pages! To read … Continue reading
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Lines – A Brief History by Tim Ingold
I read an eye opening book over the last few days thanks to the recommendation of Helen Carnac. Its rare for me to describe a book of theory as a ‘page turner’. Very rare! But this is one. Professor Ingold, Scottish … Continue reading
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San Francisco Bay by Harold Gilliam
I’ve spent the last few days relaxing at my friend Scott Constable’s rural retreat in Sebastapol. Scott and Ene are in Sheboygan working on their residency at Kohler and kindly invited us to chook-sit and enjoy their wonderful house and … Continue reading
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