So it’s finally time. Maybe I was a bit shy at first but I think some friends recently starting to confirm what I already thought, Friday Night Lights is one of my favorite TV shows of all time. Now I know, It’s totally weird because I’m not into sports really, etc but it’s a really well done show, and I love watching it. I’m all caught up already on Season 3 that is only airing on Direct TV right now, so Season 3 will actually air on NBC starting January 16th, 2009, and that gives you plenty of time to get caught up.
The actors are all young, really talented, great soundtrack, and I think you should give it a chance. You can rent it from Netflix, watch episodes online or just fork over the $20 bucks for the Season 1 DVD and Season 2. Another possible Holiday idea, so make it happen.
Friday Night Lights Season 1 DVD at Amazon.
Friday Night Lights Season 2 DVD at Amazon.
Mike Perry launches his new website, with new work, and a new domain name over at mikeperrystudio.com.
Not only is Mike a great friend of mine, but one of my favorite artists. He’s recently released his book of hand drawn patterns titled Over and Over and before that released Hand Job a book of handdrawn type, which are both beautiful.
Visit the new mikeperrystudio.com.
Just added over at Little Paper Planes are these letterpresed and die-cut ornaments inspired by vintage tin cookie cutters. “Ready to assemble and hang on a tree or a gift with bakers twine.” Another simple cheap gift idea for someone.
I’ll keep trying to find simple gifts and possibly make a whole post on things I find along the way up until the Holidays. Feel free to post simple gifts like this in the comments too.
Deer and Bird Ornaments by Art School Girl at Little Paper Planes
Just so you know, I was in a band called Getaway Driver in college because of Bob’s interview, “Bob Mapplethorp, potential getaway driver, GO.”
“Bottle Rocket” is one of my all time favorite movies, I quote it everyday of my life. So I am very excited to have it as a Criterion Collection title. Digitally remastered, includes the original short film “Bottle Rocket,” behind the scenes documentary, and other extras.
Purchase the collection from Amazon on DVD or Blu-ray.
The extensive fan site of the movie with stills from every frame of the movie, and my favorite, Dignan’s Notebook.
An article from Wired’s blog about the original soundtrack.
My buddy Dallas Clayton wrote and illustrated a new childrens book (also enjoyable at any age) titled “An Awesome Book!” that came out over the weekend. After reading it, I was inspired to reach for the stars and follow my dreams, I hope it can do that for you too.
Since it’s holiday time, this is great gift, it’s only $15 bucks and you can buy it here and preview the whole thing here.
About the book: “Based on the simple concept of dreaming big “An Awesome Book” is the inspiring debut work of Los Angeles writer/artist Dallas Clayton. Written in the vain of classic tales by Dr. Suess, Shel Silverstein, and Maurice Sendak it is a sure hit for all generations young and old.”
You can also keep up with Dallas at his new blog http://www.dallasclayton.com.
Over at Little Paper Planes, they have combed through the site and made links to their favorite products to help you find some gifts for this holiday season. You can click each of theirs names at the top to see what they’re recommending. It’s a nice place to start on a site with a lot of amazing stuff.
View the Holiday Gift Guide.
Pictured above is a 2009 Calendar by Mareike Auer which looks really good and I want it. Check it out here.
Goodguide helps you on your journey of buying the right products that are safe for you and the environment. With it’s growing database of products, you can look up pretty much anything you use right now, or are about to purchase.
From the companies’ business practices, to what the actual chemicals are, you can learn about your shampoos, deodorants, face wash, household cleaners, just about anything. After you look it up it also has a great suggestion engine to help you replace a product you might using that isn’t all that great. Each product you look up is rated by health performance, environmental performance, social performance, has links to user reviews, and buy links to find the products you want.
I think their greatest new feature is the iPhone application that makes shopping even easier by allowing you to look up the products as you shop.
Visit Goodguide at http://www.goodguide.com
Little Paper Planes just updated their site with a “slew” of new zines. Pictured is Free Mag 001 by Scott Massey. Check them all out here. I know they are getting ready for a little Holiday Gift Guide, so look out for that soon!
Soda, beer, whatever you want. LPP just put up the Deth P. Sun’s “I See It All” beer cozy because who likes to drink a luke warm beverage? I don’t. Since I don’t own any cozys yet, this will be my first.
Purchase it for $5 at Little Paper Planes.
View more products Deth P. Sun has for sale here.
Little Paper Press has just posted the new Lisa Congdon letter press print on Little Paper Planes. The letter press print is in an edition of 65 all hand signed and numbered. You can get the print here.
Also you can read an interview conducted by Jess of LPP with Lisa by going here.
