Gareth Branwyn

1 week 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.

2 weeks 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.

1 month ago | garstipsandtools.com | Gareth Branwyn

I found this 14-minute documentary utterly captivating. In Warsaw, Poland, they use clams to monitor water quality—an ingenious and surprisingly elegant system. Eight clams are outfitted with a tiny, spring-mounted contact on their top shells. If the water becomes too polluted, the clams instinctively shut, triggering an alarm and closing off the water supply. Simple, natural, brilliant.

1 month ago | businessandamerica.com | 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. — Read the rest The post An exclusive peek at The Folio Society's new edition of "Perdido Street Station" appeared first on Boing Boing.