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Gareth Branwyn

Arlington

Writer, Editor and Music Critic at Freelance

Contributor at Boing Boing

Writer. Newsletter: https://t.co/7AGu881Eq5. Contributor: Boing Boing, Adafruit. Latest book, Tips & Tales from the Workshop Vol 2: https://t.co/Vnli6HT47g. He/Him.

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  • 1 week ago | garstipsandtools.com | Gareth Branwyn

    In this Stumpy Nubs video, James details the history of the Robertson screw (aka “Robbies” or “square drive”) and why they are believed by many makers [raises hand] to be superior to Phillips and (horrors) slotted.

  • 2 weeks ago | makezine.com | Dale Dougherty |Gareth Branwyn |Sophia Smith |Lisa Martin

    Skip to content Make founder Dale Dougherty talks with author and music experimenter Kirk Pearson about the book Electronic Music from Scratch.

  • 1 month ago | garstipsandtools.com | Gareth Branwyn

    I have watched so many tape measure tips and tricks videos over the years that you’d think I’ve seen everything. But there’s always more to learn about any tool, so it’s always worth giving them a peek. In this Honest Carpenter video, he covers things like not marking under the curve (that’s built into the tape for stability and strength), not marking too close to the case, and understanding how the end tab works for getting accurate inside and outside measurements.

  • 1 month ago | boingboing.net | Gareth Branwyn

    Those who've followed Boing Boing from its early zine roots know Robert Anton Wilson was a huge inspiration to the founders of this happy mutant enterprise. We even devoted a week to RAW back in 2012 (here's my contribution). Given the significant influence Wilson has had on the counterculture (and beyond), and the fact that he powered down the ol' mortal coil over 18 years ago, it's shocking that we've waited this long for a biography.

  • 1 month ago | boingboing.net | Gareth Branwyn

    In celebration of the 25th anniversary of China Miéville's groundbreaking novel Perdido Street Station, The Folio Society is releasing a lovely limited edition of this iconic work of weird fiction. With only a limited number of copies produced, this high-brow edition features dazzling artwork by illustrator Doug Bell, making his Folio Society debut.

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Gareth Branwyn
Gareth Branwyn @garethb2
15 Nov 24

RT @humanoidsinc: Humanoids "will continue the Metal Hurlant tradition of mashing up sci-fi, fantasy, and comics culture in ways that are a…

Gareth Branwyn
Gareth Branwyn @garethb2
8 Sep 24

Latest newsletter is out. "If you’ve spent any time around old plastic-handled drivers, you’ve experienced handle mange. It’s that sticky n’ stinky white grunge that forms on the handles as the CAB (cellulite acetate butyrate) begins to break down..." https://t.co/QHtu0z9lVT https://t.co/mse8xEBwjG

Gareth Branwyn
Gareth Branwyn @garethb2
8 Jul 24

RT @OniPress: 🪦THE TIME IS NEAR, EC COMICS WILL RISE!🪦 @BoingBoing exclusive reveals the creative team behind the first EC Comic in 70 yea…