Maurice Sendak

We are very sad to hear the news American writer and illustrator, Maurice Sendak, passed away today (Tuesday May 8 2012), aged 83.

Sendak is best known for his acclaimed children’s book ‘Where The Wild Things Are’, among other works.

Considered one of the most influential illustrators of the 20th century, Sendak’s highly original and hauntingly beautiful imagery is imprinted in the mind of mine and many other children of the 1960′s and onwards.

Here’s a rare interview with Mr Sendak, by TATE.

The film adaptation of ‘Where The Wild Things Are’, which Sendak helped produce, was released in 2009 to critical acclaim.

Coupled with the news of the passing of Adam Yauch (MCA of The Beastie Boys) on Friday, we have lost two of our absolute biggest (admittedly very different!) influences in a matter of days.

Both leave behind timeless work in their medium.

RIP MCA of The Beastie Boys

MCA one of the founding members of the Beastie Boys, died today aged 47. Cause of death is not yet clear.

Extremely sad news
TURN UP THESE TUNES!
RIP MCA.

Guru

RiP Keith ‘Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal’ Elam, One year today.

Tony Wilson Headstone

In classic Factory style, three years after the death of Tony Wilson a headstone designed by Peter Saville and Ben Kelly with Paul Barnes and Matt Robertson has been unveiled.

The quote is taken from ‘The Manchester Man’, the 1876 novel by Mrs G Linnaeus Banks, the quote is set in Rotis.

First seen on the excellent Creative Review blog here.

Gregory ‘Cool Ruler’ Isaacs

Reggae star and legend Gregory Isaacs has died of cancer at his london home today, He was 60. His last show was at The Big Chill festival, where he performed as the only reggae artist to over 60,000 people…

He was a massively influential and prolific artist who contributed a huge ammount to the Reggae culture, with hits such as ‘Night Nurse’ being known by nearly everyone, reggae fan and novice alike.

Rest in peace…

Alexander McQueen

Sadly the hugely famous British fashion designer, Alexander McQueen was found dead at his London home this morning.

Some of his crazy creations.

DASH SNOW

Bill Hicks

Good drugs experience

Marketing

I’m so glad we’re free, JFK

Drugs and evolution
‘Doesn’t the idea of making nature illegal seem a bit paranoid?!’

All from the Revelations show.

Bad!

December 20th Brittany Murphy died, age 32. Murphy suffered cardiac arrest at the home of her husband, Simon Monjack.

Gutted, she was stunning and in some quality films and TV. My favourite being ‘Sin City’ one of the best bloody movies ever in which she played the sexy bartender Shelley.

And also voiced Luanne, and Joseph (in the earlier episodes) of the hilarious ‘King of the Hill’.

blatent plagiarism

Gotta check this out! someone has been ripping off illustrator Lauren Nassef big time!

read the whole article via book by it’s cover, unbelievable really!

another good website for obvious plagiarism examples is you thought we wouldn’t notice, great reading! some of it is cringeworthy!