Category Archives: Writing

Words… words… words. The page is a blank canvas: what are you going to do about it?

Chromatic Typewriter: Type Up a Painting

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Jordan

Tyree Callahan’s Chromatic Typewriter is a vintage typewriter hacked to type colors instead of characters. The ribbon is “a slice of a stellar spectrum analysis of the sun”. So simple. So brilliant. Tyree Callahan: Studio E (via Boing Boing)

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The House of Fear: My Writing Featured on Mr. Beller’s Neighborhood

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Jordan

The House of Debauchery Saga Begins I’m thrilled to be featured on Mr. Beller’s Neighborhood, which collects real-life stories from all corners of New York City. My friend Christie Grotheim told me about Mr. Beller’s Neighborhood when her essay on … Continue reading →

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Early Typewriters: Before QWERTY

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Jordan

Vintage Typewriters at the Royal Ontario Museum These ancient typewriters were on display at the ROM a few years ago. I’m trying to picture what a laptop would look like if any of these input methods caught on. One of … Continue reading →

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Porn-Fu Concept Photography

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Jordan

This is a bit of concept photography for my book, Porn-Fu, which is yet to see the light of day. Don’t worry, I’m working on it. Expect to see some sort of online version soonish. From the pitch: It was … Continue reading →

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