Category Archives: Writer

Amanda Hesser

Posted on July 13, 2011 by reb22

Super-foodie Amanda Hesser humbly began her culinary career delivering bread at dawn from a bakery. It would be an understatement (and probably a bad pun) to say that her career has risen incredibly since then. Her first book, The Cook … Continue reading →

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Oliver Jeffers

Posted on June 21, 2011 by reb22

Exquisitely trained art critics and recently potty-trained children equally love Oliver Jeffers’s work. The Brooklyn-based artist, originally from Belfast, Ireland, leaves viewers of all ages and backgrounds in awe with his whimsical paintings, installations, illustrations and picture books. He is … Continue reading →

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Matt Armendariz

Posted on May 18, 2011 by reb22

As a former graphic designer and art director in the food industry, Matt Armendariz has always had great taste.  His passion for all things food and drink expanded as he branched into culinary photography and writing. His wildly popular blog … Continue reading →

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John Hendrix

Posted on May 13, 2011 by reb22

“Generally, I think of myself as a drawer… so pen and ink is really what I love,” explains the dexterous John Hendrix. And he has drawn far more than just that conclusion. Steel bridges, robots, vines, squids, under-appreciated civil rights heroes … Continue reading →

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Doogie Horner

Posted on March 29, 2011 by reb22

Graphic design, writing, and comedy are three powerful genres in the publishing world. The trio is made even stronger when woven together, which is exactly what Doogie Horner does in his work. As an Art Director at Quirk Books, he has … Continue reading →

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Debbie Millman

Posted on February 24, 2011 by reb22

Debbie Millman must have more than 24 hours in her days. When you realize her myriad accomplishments as a designer and writer, that seems like the only plausible explanation. She’s a partner and serves as president of the design division … Continue reading →

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Eric Schlakman

Posted on February 23, 2011 by reb22

If only Eric Schlakman could have written this post. If he’d written it, it’d undoubtedly be funny, smart and insightful — like all of his work. Whether Eric is writing irreverent online greeting cards for someecards.com or creating campaigns for global brands like Reebok, NFL … Continue reading →

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Steven Heller

Posted on February 10, 2011 by reb22

I Heart Design. What better way to explain famed art director, journalist, critic and author, Steven Heller’s attitude toward design than by the title of his latest book? Steven’s infinite love for design is evident in whatever creative hat he … Continue reading →

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Caleb Neelon

Posted on February 8, 2011 by reb22

Hospitals, schoolyards, railroad tracks, and deserted streets are just a sampling of the places Caleb Neelon has beautified. When the prolific graffiti artist isn’t making the world more attractive with his brightly colored murals, he’s writing about street art and … Continue reading →

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Lara Dunston and Terence Carter

Posted on January 25, 2011 by reb22

Lara Dunston and Terence Carter are taking the road less traveled – to places like Poland, Montenegro and Kenya.  This year, the married writer-and-photographer team embarked on a personal experiment called GranTourismo, which is leading them on a slow journey … Continue reading →

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Bryony Gomez-Palacio & Armin Vit

Posted on January 19, 2011 by reb22

Bryony Gomez-Palacio and Armin Vit co-founded UnderConsideration, a design firm and blog publishing enterprise rolled into one. This duo has launched extraordinary websites like Brand New, Quipsologies, and FPO: For Print Only that each raise dialogue on different areas of … Continue reading →

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Ellen Lupton

Posted on January 6, 2011 by reb22

There aren’t many people out there with the kind of influence in the world of graphic design that Ellen Lupton wields. The director of the Graphic Design MFA program at Maryland Institute College of Art and curator of contemporary design … Continue reading →

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Mark Bittman

Posted on November 23, 2010 by reb22

Mark Bittman will probably be at your Thanksgiving Dinner. His many cookbooks, like How to Cook Everything, are considered to be modern culinary Bibles. His television appearances, including being a regular on The Today Show, resonate with cooks and eaters … Continue reading →

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Grace Bonney

Posted on November 2, 2010 by reb22

Grace Bonney is a design maven who looks to Martha Stewart as a creative role model. Fittingly, The New York Times declared her popular blog, Design* Sponge, a “Martha Stewart Living for Millenials.” Grace’s website, featuring product reviews, city and … Continue reading →

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Max Lugavere

Posted on October 27, 2010 by reb22

Max Lugavere does what he loves — singing and songwriting for his own
 music label, producing and co-hosting shows on Al Gore’s Emmy-winning station, Current TV, and forming a non-profit concert series. He is the ultimate doer. Max may be … Continue reading →

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