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Dangerous Curves
Could this be the image that defines TypeCon2010? As noted by Stephen Coles, credit and blame for this photo opportunity goes to TypeCon’s unofficial social director Adam Twardoch. Adam interrupted Doyald Young’s book signing to coax him into the courtyard where charity event participants were waiting for busses to take them to the Playboy Mansion. …
TypeCon Goes Blogospheric
As the dust settles after yet another incredible event, thoughts and comments start to trickle in from the interwebs. Alyson Kuhn thought TypeCon was “content-bold, contentment-rich, and full of eye-condiments”. We absolutely agree with her assessment. Richard Fink of Readable Web covers the “new birth” of web fonts and other tidbits. Don’t miss Jean-François Porchez’s …
Trouble Drawing Trees? Try Letters…
The TypeCon Poster Grab
Have you been eyeing the movie posters displayed along the back wall of the SOTA Gallery? How would you like to take one of them home? Well, we’re giving all of them away. Each poster has a number attached. Write the number of the poster you are interested in on the back of your business …
Paul Hunt, Typophile of the Year!
Paul “Pilcrow” Hunt squeaked out a narrow win over Stephen “Stewf” Coles for the 2010 Typophile of the Year award during this year’s TypeCon festivities. Both completed the tricky, typographic quiz with 22 points out of a total of 33 … and that was after three tie-breaker rounds to separate them. Coming in a close …
Typography Award Presented to Doyald Young

What’s the skinny on the goings on at the Hotel?
Our crack researchers have tracked down information on some of the activities taking place at the Hyatt this weekend. Bottom line, it’s all in support of the It’s All About the Kids Foundation charity. This evening, guests attending the $975 a head (50% tax deductible) Lucky 7 event will be whisked by private limo to …
Bid Early, Bid Often

Type Busking with Hrant & Eben
After his presentation yesterday, Hrant Papazian offered up his idea of joining other buskers on Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. “I’m taking my laptop, putting down a hat, and making fonts until the battery dies.” Joined by Eben Sorkin, type history (and at least part of a font) was made. Video and text courtesy …
Who’s Up For Some Type Busking?
Hrant Papazian invites type designers to join him this evening for a session of impromptu type design on LA’s main busking drag. Grab your laptop, a hat for donations, and amaze some Angelinos with typographic performance art. It’s unlikely this will incorporate belly dancing. Track down Hrant for the details.