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It's safe to say that most of us here at the RotoVision office are pretty obsessed with stationery. It's nigh on impossible to walk past Paperchase or Pen and Paper in Brighton without stopping in to browse and (more often than my wallet can allow) stepping out with some sort of treasure. I [Heart] Stationery is for all you fellow lovers of paper and hand crafted stationery. Author Charlotte

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Remember this old thing?   I think it's safe to say that the old RotoVision website wasn't doing us a lot of favours. Which is why I'm so pleased to announce that we're finally getting around to doing something about it. Working with the fabulous Steve at Traffic, we're getting things moving on a shiny new site for RotoVision. We do have a lovely holding page (and contact info) up in the

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Calling all contributors to The Crafter's Guide to Taking Great Photos: the incredibly clever and talented author Heidi Adnum has created some blog buttons free to download here. So if your work is in the book and you'd like to direct your blog readers to buy a copy, there are buttons for the US, UK, and ANZ editions.

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A stunningly useful book from author and award winning yarn designer Nikki Gabriel, The Handknitter's Yarn Guide is a great reference book that provides heaps of at-a-glance information about yarn weights and yarn fibers.  With swatches that highlight the advantages (and pitfalls) of working in that yarn, this book also gives the reader plenty of advice on using and caring for yarn as well as

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From left to right: Reinventing Screenprinting by Caspar Williamson, Paper Folding Templates for Print Design by Trish Witkowski, Silversmithing for Jewelry Makers by Elizabeth Bone, The Crafter's Guide to Taking Great Photos by Heidi Adnum, Lo Fi Photo Fun by Adam Bronkhorst, and Styling, Lighting, and Photographing Food by Lara Ferroni

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I'm thrilled to now announce a lovely new book for all you analog photography lovers. Lo Fi Photo Fun from the talented Adam Bronkhorst  offers a huge range of projects for pinhole, Polaroid and toy camera users. So, learn how to cross process, hand process, push process, play with color, light, and even make your own cookie-tin pinhole camera. Lo Fi Photo Fun is published by Apple Press here in

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I'm so excited to be blogging about this book. We first contacted the lovely Dana Willard of MADE, way back in 2010 and were absolutely thrilled when she agreed to write The Fabric Selector. With her  amazing range of sewing knowledge, we knew she'd be perfect to research the sort of fabrics readers need to know about, and tell them what to do with it. And that's the book in a nutshell; a

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Going back to work after the holidays is never easy, and it's fair to say that most of us are currently suffering from a bad case of the January blues. However, instead of hibernating at home and feeling sorry for ourselves, why not get out and about and make the most of what this month has to offer? For example, those wanting to prolong the Christmassy vibe might like to take a spin or two

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Happy New Year all! January has had a bit of a dismal start weather-wise but it's been cheering to see all the books we worked on last year finally printed and published. Another one to add to the list is Silversmithing for Jewelry Makers by Elizabeth Bone, published by Search Press in the UK and Interweave Press in the US. Here are some visuals and a sneak peek of the interiors. Cover for

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After months of eager anticipation, tonight sees the launch of Reinventing Screenprinting at the Print Club London Gallery in Brick Lane. Authored by London-based illustrator and ace screen-printer Caspar Williamson, this beautiful gem of a book is packed with visually captivating work, and has already earned a well-deserved mention on the Design Week blog, proving that we're not the only ones to

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There's still a couple of months to go in 2011, but we're already looking ahead to next year as our Spring/Summer 2012 catalogue is out now and is packed full of beautiful new books. Whether you're into fashion, fabrics and needlecrafts, art and design, or photography, you're bound to find something to inspire and guide you. Click here to view the complete catalogue online.

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What a busy weekend this is set up to be. The clocks go back, which makes this my favourite weekend of the year- an extra hour in bed, what's not to love? On a slightly more cultural note though, the weekend the clocks go back also hosts White Night in Brighton. This all night arts festival is on Saturday and promises everything from parties to museum collectives. And of course, that wonderful

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I'm so excited to be finally blogging about this book that I am going to sorta gloss over how rudely long it's been since our last blog post. Hopefully calling this post "Keeping Busy" will serve by way of explanation. The Crafter's Guide to Taking Great Photos authored by the beautiful and very talented Heidi Adnum hits stores in December and I can't wait. Published by Interweave in the US,

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Much as we love our work here at RotoVision, today we'd rather be out of the office and at Knit Nation 2011. Opening today and closing on Sunday 17th July, Knit Nation is the place to be if you love knitting. As well as a marketplace with stalls from some of the most exciting and luxurious knitting and yarn brands, there are also classes running throughout the weekend where you can brush up on

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Ceramics/The Ceramics Bible by Louisa Taylor Due to publish in Sep/Nov 2011 Produced by RotoVision Published in the UK by Jacqui Small. Click here to pre-order in the UK. Published in the US by Chronicle Books. Click here to pre-order in the US. Louisa Taylor's tome is a comprehensive and lusciously up-to-date volume on the subject. Ceramics follows Printmaking and similarly offers

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Reinventing Screenprinting/ Little Book of Screenprinting by Caspar Williamson with a foreword by Dan Padavic from Vahalla Studios Due to publish in November 2011 Produced by RotoVision Published in the UK by A&C Black. Click here to pre-order in the UK. Published in the US by Chronicle Books. Click here to pre-order in the US. Remember this little gem of a book? London based

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The World History of Animation by Stephen Cavalier with a foreword by Sylvain Chomet Due to publish in September 2011 Produced by RotoVision Published in the UK by Aurum Press. Click here to pre-order in the UK. Published in the US by the University of California Press. Click here to pre-order in the US. The World History of Animation tells the genre's 100-year-old story around the globe,

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We've been so awful about keeping this blog updated! On the plus side, it's only because we've been super busy doing what we're best at: finishing off some really fun and lovely books. And in case you don't believe me, here's sneak peeks into some of our most immediate titles: Handmade Type Workshop by Charlotte Rivers Produced by RotoVision Published in the UK by Thames & Hudson. Click

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Any regular followers of our humble blog might remember this post about our visit to Pick Me Up where I posted some pics of the Nobrow stand. Browsing their blog today reminded me how cool they are and (is there a protocol about bigging up other publishers? ah well...) all the amazing work they produce. Nobrow is a London based independent publisher dedicated to providing a platform for graphic

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So a weekend spent taking in some London sights reminded me that it's that time again, and so here's a few of the events that we're hoping to be able to get out of the office to see this month. The Central Saint Martins 2011 Degree Show This annual show is pretty much a fixture on most design calendars, featuring work from CSM's most recent graduates. This is also the last time the shows will

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So, it's somehow already the first of June - how did that happen?! This year seems to be whizzing past even faster than usual, which is all the more reason to get out and about and enjoy every month before it's gone. June has got plenty of exciting things in store, and we've spotted something of a Japanese theme going on. One such event is the opening of TokyoBike's summer store which

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Calling all intrepid photographers! On 11th June Brighton will be playing host to Fotothon 2011, the first event of its kind in the UK. As part of this unique treasure hunt/photographic quest, competitors will be given a series of clues which they must interpret before creating and submitting their own individual images. The clues will be dotted around our photogenic city,and the organisers

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Embassy Court is one of my favourite buildings in Brighton, bringing a touch of art deco glamour to the seafront. If you're not familiar with it, check out the photos on the Embassy Court Flickr page for some great shots of the interior and exterior. Designed by the architect Wells Coats, work on the apartment building was completed in 1935 and the first residents arrived in 1936. So it's now

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One of the nicest things about living in Brighton & Hove is that each May, local artists open up their houses to exhibit their work, sharing their inspirations with the public (plus some tea and cake!). This year's Artists Open Houses Festival is extra special as it's the 30th anniversary of the event, and with over 250 venues, there really is something for everyone.So far, we've particularly

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Oh, how I wish I could go to this! Not only is it hosted in New York. In May. But Surtex is an art and design licensing fair that showcases some of the best talent from across the world, packed full of gorgeous fabrics, textiles, and stationery...for me it would be three days of eye-candy overdose, but what a way to go! So while I sit here feeling a bit sorry for myself, I thought I'd post a bit

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I know we've all got our weekends packed with events at the Brighton Festival that kicked off at the weekend (See photos of the festival on Flickr), but I stumbled across something too good to not share. There are two fabulous sounding vintage events this weekend, for bargain hunters, collectors, and fashionistas. The Brighton Retro Fair Saturday 14th May Opening at 10:00 The Brighton Retro

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Wired Aerial. As The World Tipped. Richard Dean.It's the first week of May, which means it's arts festival time here in Brighton! The three-week long Brighton Festival begins tomorrow with the Children's Parade. This year's Festival will be celebrating themes of freedom and liberty, and the guest director is Burmese human rights activist Aung San Suu Kyi. As usual, there's a wide range of arts

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COLLECT 2011: 6-9 May COLLECT is a contemporary crafts fair hosted by the Craft Council and is running at the Saatchi Gallery in London from 6-9 May and will feature exhibitions from the Yufuku Gallery in Japan, Galerie Ra in The Netherlands and Sarah Myerscough from the UK among several others. Lynette Wallworth installations: 7 May-9 June As part of the Brighton Festival for 2011, The

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How delightful to be winding down a day early for an extra long weekend! I thought I'd do a cheat and add a best of the week section to our RotoVision blog detailing the best of what's been lighting up blogland this week. If we're good, this should be come a regular weekend feature from us. First up: THE Paper Record Player Kelli Anderson's project has lit up the interweb (with posts on Design

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I haven't yet read these guides but I want them because they are such a lovely set – and I'm a sucker for black and one colour design. These two are from Love Travel's Indian series, which also includes Delhi, Rajasthan and Mumbai, with more to follow.

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Easter is still a few weeks away, but we thought we'd start in on the chocolate and bring you a selection of our favourite Easter treats. Yes, we'll use any excuse to crack open the chocolates early!Chocolate chicks and lambs by Choccywoccydoodah, a Brighton-based firm known for their extravagant window displays, luscious chocolates, and celebrity clients.Hand-decorated chocolate egg and

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Here in the RotoVision office we're actually getting more excited about the upcoming weddings of two of our staff members than about Will and Kate's big do. However, we're liking the quirky souvenirs that have been inspired by the royal wedding, so here's our roundup of the best ones.Royal Wedding Tea Towel designed by Maria Holmer Dahlgren, available from hunkydoryhome.Alternative Royal Wedding

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The Format 11 International Photography Festival is now into its final weekend, so if you're in the Derby area, there's still time to check out some of the exhibitions and events. Format is one of the UK's leading festivals of contemporary photography, featuring work from around the world and with classes and events aimed at practitioners and enthusiasts. This year's theme is street photography.

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If it's true what they (whoever they are) say about beauty in simplicity, I bet they were thinking of bread when they said it. The humble loaf, so versatile and such a work of art. Every time I come across a food blog, I convince myself that it's time for me to stop being so nervous about it and try my hand at baking bread. Considering I can cook about two and a half dishes, that's pretty

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Etsy is definitely one of the most popular websites in the RotoVision office, as anyone who's looked at our jewellery collections will know. So we're thrilled to hear about the plan for the first ever Etsy conference. Hello Etsy: A Summit on Small Business and Sustainability will be held on September 17th and 18th in Berlin. It promises to be an inspiring and informative weekend for crafters/

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Every so often, getting out of the office—stressful as it can be to leave emails unanswered and lose a precious day when LBF is looming—just brings me back to why it is we do what we do, and what it is we love about it. I've been looking forward to Pick Me Up London for ages now and we were lucky enough to have it coincide with a trip to the Design Museum where the Brit Insurance Designs of the

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With disastrous events continuing to unfold in Japan, several designers have been doing their bit to raise relief funds as part of the international effort to support the country and its people. Posters have been created by W+K Studio, Rob Dobi, and James White, amongst others.(W+K Studio)(Rob Dobi)(James White)

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In celebration of World Book Day yesterday, here are links to some lovely recent reviews. The Graphic Eye reviewed by The Designer's Review of Books The Graphic Eye by Stefan Bucher, RotoVision 2009 "Many of these designers could become great photographers if only they could dig deeper into the world around them, showing us the things we know nothing about and producing images that spoke to

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Sorry for the long silence, but February seems to have been just the busiest month! The sun's looking like it might be ready to come out though and we're crawling out from under the work rock to see what London has to offer us this month. Pick Me Up Somerset House, London 17-27 March Did you go last year? Wasn't it just the most amazing event?  Described as the first contemporary graphic art

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London Fashion Week, the UK's biggest fashion event, starts tomorrow. There'll be exhibitions and catwalk shows from over 170 international labels, including established names and future stars. The Clerkenwell Vintage Fashion Fair on Sunday looks particularly appealing: vintage clothes, jewellery, and a tea room, who could ask for more!If you want to get the full lowdown on the fashion industry,

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Christoph Niemann is an author and award winning illustrator whose work has appeared in the The New York Times Magazine, on the cover of The New Yorker, Newsweek, Wired, and American Illustrator. His books include I Lego N.Y, The Pet Dragon, and Subway. I first came across Christoph's amazing work on his blog Abstract City which I stumbled upon through The New York Times website. I spent one of

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Here’s your chance to be showcased in a first-of-its-kind book about innovative folded solutions for print.What are we looking for? We are looking for brochure folds in particular, rather than books or packaging—this would include folded marketing materials, direct mail, promotion, invitations and special events. We want to see well-designed and well-produced low-budget tricks, high budget

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Regardless of how some of us feel about Valentine's Day, it would take a stony heart not to fall helplessly in love with these two exclusive offerings from Lomography. 'Love is in the Air' is a cute Diana Mini with a dreamy cloud-themed design, and 'Take My Heart' is a Diana F+ sporting an Adam and Eve theme, with a bitten apple on the lens cap to complete the look. Lomo lovers

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This fascinating exhibition of Tim Flach's dog photography has just opened at the Lucy Bell Fine Art Photography gallery in St Leonards on Sea. Flach's work is not in the usual, twee style of pet photography; instead, he takes stunning photos that follow the look of fashion and celebrity shots and explore the relationship between human and animal. Well worth a visit for dog lovers and photography

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With Valentine's day looming just over the horizon, those incurable romantics amongst you may be interested in the latest stationery offering from Japanese company Muji. Far removed from the standard cuddly-bears-and-hearts fare, their lovely pop-up rose card is beautifully crafted, and is sure to quicken the heart of your chosen Valentine!

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You've bought the book, now take the class! Kevin Meredith (aka LomoKev) is running two-day photography classes based on his best-selling book, Hot Shots. The course is suitable for digital and film camera users and will cover all aspects of photography, from composing the shot to managing a photo archive. The classes will take place in Brighton in February, March, April, and May. Spaces are

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Not only is this photography project from Luke Shepard of Le Flâneur a fabulous inspiration, it's also beautifully shot with some lovely scenes from that loveliest of cities, Paris. Warning: it's thoroughly enthralling and you'll probably have to watch it at least twice! Le Flâneur (feat. The XX) from Luke Shepard on Vimeo. Watching it back, my mind boggles at the amount of photos and work

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It may not be an obvious place to look for design inspiration, but Tooting Bec’s Cold Water Swimming Championships did offer some moments of millinery magic. The crafts used for this year’s creations included papier mache, modelling, sewing, and even taxidermy.

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For the next eight months, Cocoon Knits in Hove, East Sussex are launching an appeal for The Martlets Hospice. Likely to be an extremely fun ways to raise money, the plan is to yarn bomb an open top double decker bus. Click here for information on how to get involved and put a date in your diary for August 20th when the bus will be driven along Brighton seafront with contributors and guests

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As we continue to muddle our bleary way through the long month of January, there couldn't be a better time to celebrate a form of photography that is all about soft focusing and blurred edges. Currently showing at the Orange Dot Gallery until the end of this month, the Hipstamatics exhibition showcases a selection of the best work featured on the Hipstamatics blog, which is dedicated to

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The largest interiors exhibition in the UK opens this Sunday at Birmingham's NEC centre. Interiors features products from more than 600 exhibitors, showcasing everything from mass-market to niche, and from traditional style to cutting-edge modern. The Designersblock stand should be well worth a visit as it will address issues such as the economy, sustainability, and innovation. Another highlight

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Patience isn't a strong point for me when it comes to printing, and I think it would be the same with these Scratch Maps. The idea is to scratch off the gold from places you've visited, but I don't think I could wait.

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Spearheaded by Toni over at Make it Perfect the Queensland Flood Appeal is growing into a huge movement of raffles and auctions being held all over blogland in order to aid all those affected by the flooding in Queenland, Australia. Here's a  master list of all the auctions—updated daily—if you'd like to place a bid at all, and be a part of a glorious movement in the crafting community.

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I wish it was November! Not just because there'd be Christmas to look forward to all over again, but also because this would have been the perfect Movember post. Mo'lectrics from Studio Baum offers a fun and quirky way to liven up your (wait for it) light switch. Yes, your light switch. Those all important home fixtures that clearly don't get enough attention. Or didn't, until now. Check out

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With all the Christmas and New Year festivities over for another year, it is hard not to feel a little despondent as we contemplate the long winter months ahead. In an attempt to stave off our seasonal blues, we'll be keeping an eye out for interesting events to brighten the gloom andgive us something to look forward to. For those of you interested in all things ceramic, forthcoming

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Brighton Museum's latest exhibition, Capturing Colour: Film, Invention and Wonder, looks like a must-see for film history fans. The exhibition curators have brought together material from regional, national, and private collections to tell the story of the quest for colour on film, including everything from early experiments with painting directly onto film stock to modern day Hollywood

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Well, being back at work in January is hard, even for those of us lucky enough to love our jobs.  No more napping at odd hours, snacking non-stop, and spending hours curled up with a book. The dark, dreary days  don't help and being miles away from the summer makes it very hard to find things to look forward to. Now that I've got you all depressed, I thought I'd start our blogging year with a

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See you all in 2011!

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With a mere three days to go until the Big Day, hopefully all of us have now safely posted our Christmas cards - even if there are still those last few presents to be bought and ticked off the list! Despite the growing popularity of e-cards as a more environmentally friendly alternative, there is still something undeniably lovely about receiving a good old-fashioned Christmas card through

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One of the design highlights of last Christmas for me was the beautiful biscuit tin designed by Sanna Annukka for Marks & Spencer. I still have the tin, but the biscuits are long gone! So I was thrilled to see that Sanna has designed these delightful festive tins for this year's M&S Christmas collection. Can't wait to get hold of these, and I'm sure the biscuits will be lovely too!

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Every month, it seems, it becomes easier to indulge design and craft passions in an affordable, daily-life way. And to combine them with a nice cup of tea. Good friends Kristie and Coralie have brought the pleasure of a hands-on craft and design café to Kings Cross with their shop Drink, Shop & Do. You can stop by to eat and drink, stay a while to browse and buy, or plan a special visit for a

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I was inspired by this gorgeous post on gift wrap by Emily at The Daily Smudge to do our own round-up of festive stuff. We've long been admirers of Sarah Coleman's (aka Inky Mole) work and her seasonal illustrations are just so gorgeous, I couldn't resist sharing them. In fact, all her work is simply lovely and you can see more of it here. Inky Mole Christmas Greeting Axon Beckett

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As yet another year draws rapidly to a close, it seems we have been caught unaware once again - where on earth do the days go?! Maybe one of these lovely new calendars will help us keep better track of time in 2011...(Indigo Bunting)(Blackbird Letterpress)(Parrot Design Studio)(Amy Marcella)

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We were all very excited to read about the new retail space that Skinny LaMinx has just opened in Cape Town, South Africa. It's not exactly local to us at RotoVision, but any news on one of our favourite designers is always welcome! And luckily, we can always visit her online store, those tea cup tea towels are just too hard to resist......

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As winter "officially" begins (notwithstanding the week of snow we've already had here in the UK) the cold days bring with them the promise of yummy roasting smells and baking smells and simmering on the stove smells. These few weeks of celebrations and gathering around the table and eating so much you can barely move (let alone do the washing up) has inspired a round-up of our favourite cooking

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We're very pleased that the Standpoint Gallery in London is hosting an exhibition on a subject close to our hearts – letterpress. Reverting to Type, which opens next week and runs until January 22, focuses on new directions by contemporary artists (like our own book Reinventing Letterpress, which includes work by a number of the exhibitors). With several pieces created specifically for the

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It's Friday, the sun is shining, and mince pie season is officially underway. In short, all is well with the world. What's more, we've a treat in store for any of you who might be at a loose end this weekend.The wonderfully named 'Christmas Craftacular', hosted by Bust Magazine, will be taking place this Sunday in London, and promises to be quite the event. Not only will you be able to browse

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We spend a lot of time talking about food in the RotoVision office and Christmas (and Easter and food photography and holidays ...) only make that worse. Last year we were lucky enough to work on a project that combined books, design and festive treats - Celebration Graphics Sourcebook. Obviously it makes our Dear Santa list, and so does this book – Merry Christmas, Buon Natale & Frohe

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Every year I promise myself a more organised approach to Christmas shopping. I sternly vow getting as much done during the weekdays and starting in October so I don't have to eat baked beans on toast all through December. Of course I never manage it. The week before Christmas sees me scrabbling for presents and pretty much sick of beans on toast already. And because Christmas crowds seriously

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We had an amazing time at the Made 10 craft fair on Friday, so many beautiful things to look at and lust after! Must start saving the pennies for next year! In the meantime, there's the Artists Open Houses to look forward to. Taking place over November 27th and 28th, December 4th and 5th, and December 11th and 12th, there will be 82 venues in the Brighton and Hove area. Should provide lots of

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This afternoon we're heading off to the Made craft fair here in Brighton, which promises to be a lovely way to round off the week. Before we go, there's just enough time to mention an interesting new project that has recently caught our attention. Thought up by Belgian media agency Happiness Brussels, the project - aptly named 'Oil & Water Do Not Mix' - features limited edition posters designed

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Just to wind our way back to winter woollies ... a few months ago we read about a sewing café in Paris. Spills notwithstanding, combining coffee, or tea, and craft seems a good idea. And now we hear of knitting cafés opening up around the world. Sydney has A Coffee & A Yarn, Jersey City has the Stockinette Knitting Cafe, Bangkok the BigKnit Cafe, and Toronto The Knit Cafe. They all have cakes to

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Out early next year, The Complete Guide to Organizing and Styling Professional Photo Shoots is an indispensable guide to running a successful photo shoot. Written by PhotoPlus deputy editor Peter Travers and pro photographer Brett Harkness, it's packed full of useful tips on everything from finding the perfect location to clearing model releases and working on your images in Photoshop. It's

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It's getting cold here. Proper foggy-breath, numb ears, and icy fingers cold. And of course, it's our favourite crafting time of year. We love our knitwear, we do. Every other day sees a new handmade scarf, hat, or pair of gloves being shown off, and don't get me started on the sheer joy of shopping for yarn. Doubly pleased then, to come across  Craft Club, a national campaign that pioneers

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As we mentioned on here last week, we are all looking forward to the release of Kevin Meredith’s new book Toy Cameras early next year, which is guaranteed to banish those January blues. However, for those eager photographers amongst you who can’t wait that long, we recommend you check out another of Kevin’s fantastic books that is available for you to get your hands on right now! 52 Photographic

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The Midcentury.Modern fair has much to entice on the design front, with furniture, wallpaper, ceramics, glass, fabrics and more. A great event for seeing so many great designs in one place, but do bring your wallet—this is definitely "me wantee" territory. Among the pieces on offer are original collectibles and modern interpretations from contemporary practitioners

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Great to read such a glowing review of The Packaging and Design Templates Sourcebook 2 on the Regarding Design blog today. The book includes 100 packaging and paper engineering templates alongside finished pieces for a bit of inspiration. And all the templates are available on the accompanying CD to help you get started. And if you just can't get enough packaging templates, then there's the

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BRAG, or the British Rock Art Group  is a screenprinting collective that includes an array of artists from graphic design and contemporary art. They're hosting an exhibition from 3 December 2010-28 January 2011 at Pelham House Hotel in Lewes, East Sussex. It's only a short ride on the train from us, so we're definitely going to try and make it up there, and possible spend some time wandering

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So cute it hurts! Lomography have three new colors in the gorgeous Diana Mini range and I want them all. I love the Diana Mini and its big sister the Diana F+, and those lovely half frame and square shots, and vignettes, and color saturation, and all the things that come to mind when I think toy cameras. If you're into these quirky cams, or think you'd like to be, keep an eye out for this book

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While it's nice to have a book sell out within a few short weeks of publication, we've all been anxiously awaiting reprints the UK edition of Reinventing Letterpress by Charlotte Rivers. I managed to secret away my copy for a while until I was outed as the office hoarder. Fortunately it's now back in stock and my bookshelf is looking much happier for it. Charlotte's fabulous round up of just

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There are lots of lovely things about living and working in Brighton, and Made10 is a great example. From their website: Now in it's fifth year MADE10 has become firmly established as a friendly, accessible and high quality event, attracting over 5000 visitors each year who delight at the quality and extensive range of work. With our new forays into Artisan Reference books, this is just

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Laurie Wisbrun of Scarlet Fig is a pattern and textile designer based in Austin, TX, and quite honestly, one of the most organized people we've ever worked with. In the last few months, it's been a joy to work with Laurie on The Complete Guide to Designing and Printing Fabric. We publish in Autumn next year and Chronicle publish in the US in Spring 2012. Packed full of gorgeous inspiration,

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