Messages in Lovecraftian Horror
There are two clear messages in this Lovecraftian short film about a small bookstore clerk going mad. 1. Don’t take your job too seriously. Just do the time. 2. Don’t read old books.
Romance in Aisle 7
The Smart Bitches and their readers talk about some people who aren’t there, behind their back even, readers who buy romance–and other books–without going online, but based on the covers at the grocery store, etc. The comment thread about how and where people find books is particularly worthwhile.
Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter
Old Abe bears a terrible burden in the Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter book trailer.
Blade Runner: Designing the Future
In its awesomeness, The Curated Object also has pieces from “Blade Runner: Designing the Future,” including Syd Mead’s conceptual paintings and a promotional, luminescent umbrella.
The Cultural Gutter 