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How to Colonize the Alphabet

Date: 
eng
Volume: 
Summer 2008
Abstract: 
Handmade book made by students in the Letterpress Bookworks class at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The test is set in Grotesque 14 point and Garamond 12 point. The colonized alphabet is set in 25 different typefaces. The colonizer is Helvetica.
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alphabet, letterpress, colonization, typeface, Vandercook, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
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Judas Goat Quarterly

Catalog Number: 
z.25.12
Date: 
2002
Volume: 
Vol. 13
Abstract: 
From Spring of 2002. Grant tears into our government, our president, our culture, and everything else that needs a strong dose of cynical attitude. Enron, business, consumerism, and Van Gogh! Also, lyrics of songs that are most certainly meant to lead the revolution. 20 pages, full size. <br />
Language: 
eng
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Abstract borrowed from Loop Distro.
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The Squeaky Fromme Gets the Grease

Catalog Number: 
b.21.2
Date: 
2005
Volume: 
1st ed
Abstract: 
A collection of contemporary dada and surrealist poetry and fiction, mainly on pop culture.
Language: 
eng
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Children of a Lesser Suburb

New Art Examiner

Date: 
1990
Volume: 
Vol 17, No. 10
Abstract: 
A monthly national magazine of "The independent voice of the visual arts". "The New Art Association and its members, the Chicago New Art Association and the Pennsylvania Art Association, are not-for-profit organizations whose purpose is to examine the definition and transmission of culture in our society; the decision making processes within museums and schools and the agencies of patronage which determine the manner in which culture shall be transmitted; the value systems which presently influence the making of art as well as its study in exhibitions and books; and in particular, the interaction of these factors within the visual arts milieu"
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eng
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Thinking About Suicide

Catalog Number: 
z.10
Date: 
2004
Volume: 
1st ed
Issue: 
1st ed
Abstract: 
The pink cover of this zine states that this is "not another one of those educational booklets," but rather a "personal story." This is a pretty great, and pretty extensive look at the concept of suicide, all through the eyes of someone who has been there and done that. Katherine talks about the things that had a tendency to bring her down, and how she struggled through all the bad to try and find the good. The personal touch to this zine is what really makes it interesting to read, though it doesn't have that per-zine look to it. The writing is very professional, with the references cited in the back and everything. There are a few photos, and some clip art, and towards the end the topic of mental health care is discussed as well. If you or anyone you know is going through some tough times, this one might help out. Half size, 64 pages, comes with a cool "Chicago is for Loners" sticker.
Language: 
eng
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Abstract borrowed from Loop Distro.
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n/a

The Green Lantern Newsletter

Date: 
November 2006
Volume: 
2
Issue: 
2
Abstract: 
Newsletter of the Green Lantern Gallery & Press, highlighting upcoming & recent events and the philosophy of alternative art spaces. Words and art from current exhibitions at the Green Lantern Gallery, artist and curatorial statements, upcoming events, guest pieces from other "culture workers," as well as text pieces based loosely around the theme of the current exhibition in collaboration with the artist.
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English
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