SHE is always five steps ahead of me. While I’m bobbling around in the wake behind her she’s lobbing out movie and book recommendations, among many other things. I have a notebook next to my computer (and phone) just to take notes as she rattles off all the things I have been apparently clueless about. For instance, remember all the fuss about The DaVinci Code? SHE is the one who told me to go get it. WAY before anyone ever said a thing about it, SHE had already read it. Like that. So when she said "I just saw this film, don’t even rent it, just go buy it", I did. Because, she GETS me. My new nickname for her is PulseGirl. She’s always got a finger on it.
THIS dvd is amazing! I admit I didn’t know the first thing about the typeface Helvetica, and rarely, if ever use it. I have a much greater respect for it now. MUCH GREATER. The people interviewed are fascinating. The whole thing is simply riveting. It was a real thrill to see one of my favorite graphic designers, David Carson, on the list of participants, and to see him talk about some of his design process. I also scribbled down names of people I didn’t know so I can look them up and see what other books or cool things I’ve been missing out on. I know many of you are font-junkies like me so you will Love this!
See what a difference a typeface can make? One of the questions asked of type designers was "what’s your favorite letter?" Imagine having to pick one? This was interesting too…..
Happy 50th Anniversary Helvetica.
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