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FinGERPRinT

2008-02-27T20:01:00.001-08:00

My lovely Gaby introduced me to this book one rainy day that we were browsing through our “wish list” of books at the local Barnes & Noble. I was busy being mesmerized by a huge architecture book with a name I cannot recall (somewhere along the lines of 100 Buildings 10 Critics). Anyhow, I was so busy reading “my book” and slobbering over the pictures that I vaguely remember the cover of the book she was showing me. Just the other day, we went off to another bookstore and found it again. This time I skimmed through it and realized how simple-yet clever and appealing the work inside was - and she bought it. Now I could snag it from her (mua-ha-ha-ha!).

Check it out at Hollanders.com or visit chendesign.com

Here’s a snippet of a description of the book (Hollanders):

Inside Fingerprint you'll find examples of work that showcase a variety of design methods including mixed media, illustration, letterpress, screenprinting, and collage. You'll find inspiration in examples from outstanding designers and see how traditional elements can make a more powerful statement than anesthesized computer-only work. Fingerprint also includes insightful essays on the power of the handmade by Debbie Millman, Jean Orlebeke, Jim Sherraden, Martin Venezky, and Ross MacDonald.

2008-02-27T19:27:00.000-08:00

Check out this awesome duo – Rodrigo y Gabriela. These guys (guy and girl) blow The Gypsy Kings out of the water. It’s like drum/guitar mayhem…

We missed them at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival last year (got there too late), but our friend Rem got to see them and said they were amazing.

Thank you R&G for making interesting music. I wanna play my 400 péso classical guitar from Mexico now.

-Cesar

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2008-02-26T22:40:00.000-08:00

The term "breakdancing" refers to the breaks in music, and the movements that can be associated with these breaks. It emerged relatively recently, from the Bronx in the 1970's. It became popular with its introduction onto the New York street scene.

When a record was changed, or a break in the music of the New York disco scene occurred, dancers would feel the air with movements corresponding to the break. The predecessors of this dance are unusual. It is possible that this dance comes partially from the lindy hop, and also from the Charleston. Several moves are inspired from Kung-fu, and one or two have support actions that are almost balletic.

Breakdancing is associated with the streets of New York, and often when competing teams would dance to win, a real fight would break out. Inherent in the term "break" is an element of the dangerous. The muscles developed under this kind of dancing are the same used for fighting. The harsh and foolhardy nature of the dance is almost a game of chicken against an assailant. The best breakdancer, in the early 1980's, was often the best fighter or gang member on the street.
Now you've got kids dancin' on Hollywood Blvd fo' money...

The Booth

2008-02-25T23:10:00.000-08:00

This phone booth makes me feel good.
-Photo by Gaby

The Beginning of Posts

2008-02-25T22:58:00.000-08:00

Hello...
We hope to bring interest in the subject of, well, there really isn't a specific subject. We like art... a lot. Theres painting, music (also an art), paper stuff, graffiti, interesting topics and of course, graphics. We hope you like hanging out and support the community that likes to think a little outside the box.

-Piece by Cesar