What's "Crystal Goblet" in Korean?

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An Interview with Laurence King

Laurence King is one of the true gentlemen of design publishing, self-deprecating and charming in the classic British manner. An agreement with Chronicle books means that King’s books are now being distributed in the United States under his own banner. With that in mind, I thought it might be useful for readers everywhere to get to know him a little bit better, to hear his thoughts about the state and future of design publishing, and what makes a design book (and book proposal) successful.
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Erased off the face of my earth, all that remains is a white space,
On it the possible ghost
Of roofline, window. I travel
Looking for myself in all the empty rooms
That say, why did you leave us.
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WEEKLY EMAIL: AUGUST 11, 2011
FEATURED THIS WEEK : JIWON LEE What's "Crystal Goblet" in Korean? Does it bother you that some of your academic associates struggle to understand English? If you recognize the contributions made by designers from non-English-speaking countries to today’s professional discourse, then the answer should be yes. READ MORE
MARK LAMSTER An Interview with Laurence King Laurence King is one of the true gentlemen of design publishing, self-deprecating and charming in the classic British manner. An agreement with Chronicle books means that King’s books are now being distributed in the United States under his own banner. With that in mind, I thought it might be useful for readers everywhere to get to know him a little bit better, to hear his thoughts about the state and future of design publishing, and what makes a design book (and book proposal) successful. READ MORE JOHN FOSTER Accidental Mysteries, 08.07.11 Accidental Mysteries, a weekly cabinet of visual curiosities curated by John Foster, highlights images of design, art, architecture and ephemera brought to light by the magic of the digital age. READ MORE FROM OUR SPONSORS Being sustainable has never been so profitable. See how the country's most innovative companies are improving their bottom line by staying the course on sustainability. Look into Sappi's paper mills that are setting a new standard for environmental responsibility. Find out more about Sappi here >> Order a copy of eQ003 >> Download a PDF copy >> Society, the economy and the context for design are rapidly changing — providing new opportunities for designers who are prepared for the complexities of the future. Attend the "Pivot: AIGA Design Conference" this fall in Phoenix for inspiration, incredible networking and actionable insights on the changing design industry. Learn more about "Pivot" here >> Register for the conference now >> DIANA O'HEHIR House Erased off the face of my earth, all that remains is a white space, On it the possible ghost Of roofline, window. I travel Looking for myself in all the empty rooms That say, why did you leave us. READ MORE JOHN FOSTER Accidental Mysteries, 07.31.11 Accidental Mysteries, a weekly cabinet of visual curiosities curated by John Foster, highlights images of design, art, architecture and ephemera brought to light by the magic of the digital age. READ MORE		BECOME A FAN ON FACEBOOK \| FOLLOW US ON TWITTER A totally unvarnished and uncoated look at what goes on behind the glossy world of print production. Off Register >> Almost one billion people don't have safe and clean drinking water Mohawk & charity: water. Helping to bring clean water to developing nations >> It's never too late to start connecting. MFA Interaction Design at the School of Visual Arts >> Mayo Clinic: The leading health care conference where design matters. Register today >> OBSERVATORY ARCHIVE Stephen Doyle Ham Radio Eames the Typeface POEM OF THE WEEK "The Coloring Book" (2006) "The Coloring Book" by Rachel Hadas (2006) READ MORE RECENT BOOKS RECEIVED Found, Free and Flea Tereasa Surratt Designers Don't Have Influences Austin Howe Urban Code: 100 Lessons for Understanding the City Department Of Architecture ETH Zurich
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