The Night of the Hunter is my favorite American film, so I loved this explanation of the process behind its new Criterion box art.
Category: linkblog
Livescribe, the Pen That Never Forgets
Thoughtful article. I’m curious about the swarm computing possibilities.
Why I Sold Zappos
Tony Hsieh explains the importance of company culture, and reveals the sad small-mindedness of investors and board members.
“The Curse” by Josh Ritter, Video by Liam Hurley
Josh Ritter’s latest album is excellent, and this was the first song he wrote for it. Lovingly set to a video, with puppets!
Top 5 reasons why “The customer is Always Right†is wrong
In my presentations, I use Southwest Airlines as an exemplar of customer experience. Recently, people have used Kevin Smith’s experience to refute that. This post will help me refute *them*.
Every Hug, Every Fuss – Scientists Record Families’ Daily Lives – NYTimes.com
Fascinating study of double-income family homes. Rigorous anthropology done with all the observation technology you’d want!
The Collapse of Complex Business Models
Interesting piece, though I suspect Clay’s analysis is a few degrees off. Makes me want to read The Collapse of Complex Societies, though.
Scouting an Abandoned Hotel in Southern California
Wow. Gorgeous Art Deco hotel, pretty much untouched since it shut down in 1939.
And the angel said unto him, stop hitting yourself!
Funny.
A new global visual language for the BBC’s digital services
Truly impressive work, and an impressive post detailing it!