Photography & Literature Magazine
Doubletake is a great magazine for photography, literature, and poetry.
Rapper
Get past the gangster, the guns…etc. and you see a troubled, expressive, subversive artist. On his song ‘Troublesome’, in the middle of a typical diatribe of braggadocio he shouts, “I’m hopeless…”, and you very much believe him. No other Rap artist has ever come close.
Comedian
While we are talking about untouchable…Richard Pryor is a brilliant comic who has influence every comedian who has followed him.
Contemporary American Filmmaker.
I’ve been into Soderbergh for years now – from ‘Sex, Lies, and Videotape’, to the brilliant ‘The Limey’ with its non-linear editing style, to ‘Traffic.” – one of the best American films out there. – Hillman
American Video and Installation Artist
The designers here are followers of Mr. Viola. We have all had the privilege of experiencing his work… which led to buying his books, which led to even deeper respect. After responding to his work on an emotional level, it’s wonderful to read about his process for concept and inspiration.
Non Fiction Paperback by American Filmmaker Sidney Lumet.
Sure… if you went to film school this first hand account of the cinematic process is old hat, but no one in our shop went to film school… so this inspirational, compellingly readable classic is a favorite.
Novel by Budd Shulberg
An interesting story on writing and the Hollywood movie scene of the 1950’s. These characters cause you to look at yourself and question your own motivations.
Canadian Cross Discipline Design Shop
Mr. Mau’s book, ‘Lifestyle’ may be a little overwhelming… but for inspiration, this designer and his studio are pretty hard to beat. Check out his “Incomplete Manifesto For Growth.”
Non Fiction Paperback by American Film Editor, Walter Murch
A unique look into the art and philosophy, of this seasoned film editor. A great book filled with valuable insights.
‘Monograph’ from Tolleson Design
This book offers a visually rich tour of Tolleson’s portfolio and process.
American Graphic Designer
Tibor Kalman was a legend here in NYC and in the design world. He passed away in 1999, but our creative blood is a little richer and our hearts beat a little faster her at HC, inc., from discovering and rediscovering his work. Our copy of ‘Tibor Kalman, Perverse Optimist’ never stays shelved.
Swiss Graphic Designer
Our copy of ‘Josef Muller-Brockmann, Pioneer of Swiss Graphic Design’ never left our desks in the early stages of our current site design. Our design and layout was deeply inspired by Muller-Brockmann’s use of grids, and focus on simplicity and functionality.
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