Category Archives: Oddly Enough

Book autopsies

These are courtesy from friend and colleague, Dana—who pointed them out. Brian Dettmer carves into books revealing the artwork inside, creating complex layered three-dimensional sculptures. Absolutely amazing!

Brian Dettmer (born 1974) is an American contemporary artist. He is noted for his alteration of preexisting media—such as old books, maps, record albums, and cassette tapes—to create new, [...]

Muestra de esta semana que el apocalypse está sobre nosotros

What is Taco Bell putting into their food these days? Discovered via Photo Basement.

This week’s sign that the apocalypse is upon us, mobile edition

Apparently, a study in the UK found that one in ten people actually managed to hurt themselves by walking into a post while peering down at their mobile phone screen. The mishaps are dubbed “walking and texting” injuries. Courtesy of Yahoo News:
Padded lampposts are being trialled in a London street to protect inattentive pedestrians. A [...]

Small spaces inspire big ideas!

This is pure win. Almost wish I was stuck in my 300 sq ft apartment in Kingston so that I could rock something like this. The stairs going up to the attic room of a Victorian row house in London have been fitted with books that line each riser and wrap around the edges…
The 800 [...]

This week’s sign that the apocalypse is upon us, Christmas edition

The beluga whales have been fitted out with the cute Santa hats to entertain the crowds at the Hakkeijima Sea Paradise on Yokohama Island. Here’s the link.