Book Covers - then & now

If I had any artistic talent at all, I would design book covers. Design is never more relevant to me than on the front of my favourite works. I love Flavorpill's overview of classic book designs reinvented.

Zaac Pick in the Surrey Leader

A little promotional piece I wrote for uber-talented musician and friend, Zaac Pick, appeared in the Surrey Leader today. The Shore closed voting early for some reason, so while you can no longer vote for My Century in the Shore Song Search, you CAN still download his album from iTunes!

[Rachel Pick photo]

jazz age dance party

It's been a busy couple months, but I haven't given up on the Front Lawn.

These pics from the Sartorialist made my day:

Sweet Home Leslieville

Welcome to my 'hood! I wrote a wee guide to the best neighbourhood in Toronto over at the Curator.

[image via NY Times]