I read books...NOT

Truth be told, I hate reading. Okay so maybe I don't hate reading...it's more that I don't like to be forced to read. Nor, do I have time to read. I can hardly take five minutes to read the directions for a recipe in a cookbook. I'm not sure if this is just the lazy part of my personality or due the fact that I had to read so many literary journals, white papers, etc. in my previous life.

What I do enjoy are pictures in a magazine, book, on a flyer/poster, etc. What I've come to realize most recently is that I am in love with the integration of text and imagery...especially on books and in magazines. I think it started when I first laid eyes on these books:

Barnes & Noble Leatherbound Classics, designed by Jessica Hische

The imagery. The details, the designers choice of color and material. It's something about small little details that I enjoy. Something so simple and worldly given new life with fine detail.  Upon further investigation, I found out that Jessica Hische is the amazing person behind this work.

Lettering and illustrative patterns for a gala announcement
to help raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation - also by Jessica Hische

To learn more about Jessica Hische check our her website...it's filled with awesomeness.