Jan 11 Posted by WFYS

The secret lives of real books: Video insanity!

. Ever wonder what happens in a bookstore at night once everyone has left? (Well, okay, fine. Me neither.) But apparently, the owners of Type, an indie bookstore in Toronto, did think about it. And then they took it further. And further. The video caption on Youtube contains the list of over twenty volunteers who helped move, organize, and reshelve the books for the video effects. It also asks (with... read more

Jan 2 Posted by WFYS

How to artfully butcher your books

This one’s hard to share, but I’m a-gonna do it anyway. I love you that much, and well, it’s just too cool to keep to myself. Need a new purpose for your old books? Flavorwire has some crazy/unique/neat ideas. Check out “10 DYI projects for your old books ” for their suggestions and photos, but be warned: they’re not for the faint of heart. Some make my... read more

Jan 1 Posted by WFYS

The appeal of typewriter fonts (and where to get them for free!)

Like many writers, I have warm memories of my first typewriter. I had a few toy typerwriters as a kid, but the one I bought as a teenager with (gasp!) my own money changed my life. I paid $150 in hard-earned babysitting, Christmas, and chore money for a Brother electric typewriter with standalone monitor, which made me the envy of my friends and made my mother roll her eyes. Why her eyeroll?  Because... read more