March 2012
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Watchtheatlanticvideo:
‘Mad Men’ Remixed: The Best Viral Videos
It’s not surprising that the stylized 1960s world of Mad Men, saturated with cigarettes, booze, and other politically incorrect behavior, has been appropriated, remixed, and parodied in countless videos by fans and pros alike. Here we present some of the viral hits that sustained viewers during the show’s seemingly endless hiatus.
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“50 years ago, all you needed was a spy plane. Today you need something much more...”
– Malcolm Gladwell, on why the editor remains the most important person in publishing, and why his or her skills are needed in every aspect of life now more than ever. (via doubledaybooks)
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Vasari vs. Leonardo →
It is not book related, but it definitely has something to do with art and design. A set of art historians have discovered sample of colours behind a fresco by Vasari that are compatible with the colours used by Leonardo in the Mona Lisa. This is the first proof that Vasari painted over the famous (and lost) Battaglia di Anghiari painting by Leonardo da Vinci. The link takes you to a photo gallery...
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