Sunday, September 27, 2009

Essays/Wallace Shawn


A new book of essays by the actor and playwright. The photo, interestingly, seems about 20 years old, from his Princess Bride days, even though the essays are current. I love the simplicity of the design, which appears to be an homage to Paul Rand.

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  1. Love the simplicity of the cover.

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  2. I think it was smart using his face on the cover, but not a 'glamour shot' but instead in the peephole effect. He's so recognizable, but I bet there are lots of people that wouldn't recognize him by name only.

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  3. Great cover. Pitch perfect. Certainly more awesome than a land war.... IN ASIA!!!!!

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  4. This cover has a great balance— I love the simplicity.

    ps. Wallace, where can I get that black and white scarf?!?

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  5. at the iocane powder store, I bet.

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  6. I had no idea the annoying little fucker from Princess Bride was some noteworthy writer/play writer...

    Great image and hand-done type.

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  7. I saw him in the cafeteria of an office building I was working in, in Stamford, CT. He was eating lunch. I couldn't figure out who he was, but I recognized him from some movie or TV show. He noticed me staring at him, and smiled. He's a lot older than this photo, for sure.

    So now I know his name.

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