Edward Tufte's New Book
Here's a chapter from Tufte's upcoming <I>Beautiful Evidence</I>. Some of the graphics are pretty blurry on the computer screen, but they look great if you print this out.
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The Buddha Machine
No, not our intrepid correspondent from Sin City, but the anti-iPod—a cheap ambient sound generator with a line out for hi-fi connection. Rumor has it that Brian Eno bought 8.
Best Mashup Yet
Yeah, <I>Brokeback Mountain</I> mashups are a dime a dozen, but this one is delightful. Go to the external link and scroll down to "Brokeback Mouse."
Whale Songs Are, Well, Songs
Scientists turn to information theory to analyze the complexity, redundency, and predictability of the songs of the Humpback whale. Their conclusion? Well, we need more research—but our lack of knowledge is now so much better informed.
How to Draw Innards
Kevin Hulsey offers a fascinating tutorial on how to do cut-away illustrations. I have so much respect for folks who can clearly conceptualize complex devices, much less portray them for the rest of us.
Imposter
Today I received an e-mail from one of my favorite hi-fi sales managers. These are the guys who help me collect pricing and dealer data, images to accompany our reviews, and other behind-the-scenes stuff.
More Bad Cover Art
A resource we'll never run out of.
Third Annual Nigerian Email Conference
There's still time to register for the Lady Mariam Abacha and Mr. Godwin Oyathelem seminar on "The effectiveness of using all UPPERCASE characters."
More Beatles-Spotting
The torture, er, analysis never stops!
Alex Ross on Bostridge and Britten
Great writing in <I>The New Yorker</I> on a great musician singing some real "adult" music. I offer Britten as the refutation to those who say that there can be no great vocal music in English—I can't think of any of his operas or art songs that aren't immensely musical and moving. And did I mention dramatic?