Illustration of Derek Powazek by Adam Ellis

New in Fray: Three Stories from Geek

Fray GeekWhat do nerdy paintings, The Crow, and pocket protectors have in common? They’re all in Fray issue 2: Geek.

Nerdkore Painting
The dramatic chipmunk, the Star Wars Kid, Mentos in Diet Coke … Jeremiah Palecek has painted them all.
Interview by Heather Champ

The Really Real World
It took the cast and crew a good minute to realize something was wrong. He wasn’t getting up.
Story and Illustration by Derek Chatwood

Pocket Pride
Our house in New Orleans had 7 feet of water, but the pocket protector collection survived.
Story by John A. Pojman

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links for 2008-12-13

Video of Me @ FOWD

Last month I presented at Future of Web Design 2008 NYC. Now the Carson folks have put the video online. Have a look!

You Can’t Spell Powazek Without Pee

Thanks to Bre Pettis for unearthing and photographing 30 Ways to Die of Electrocution, which inspired the new header image. Be sure to check out the whole set. And also be sure to not pee on the third rail.

links for 2008-12-09



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