Pim's List

Jitka Hanzlova

I am in love with the work of Jitka Hanzlova. When you first open her book Forest, it may take time to see the mystical beauty of the transelvanian forest that she captures in this monograph. The introduction by John Berger is a snooze and I recommend you proceed directly past that drivel and get right into the images which are playful, mysterious and divine. She is one of a number of female European photographers who do not seem to be getting the exposure they deserve here in the states.

This is Hanzlova's second book after her first collection called simply Female. Female is now out of print and very difficult to come by, but can be had if you're willing to shell out for the now elevated price. What strikes me most about Hanzlova is how each images comes across as very straight forward upon first glance, but then each new glances holds new pleasures.

See more of her images

Hamilton Wood Type Museum

The Hamilton Wood Type Museum is the only museum dedicated to wood type in the United States. Located in Two Rivers, Wisconsin the museum offers an interactive type experience. 

The museum is arranged as a fully functional workshop and educational venue. In addition   to its massive collection of 19th, 20th and soon-to-be-added 21st Century wood type,       the museum also illustrates antique printing technologies including the production of         hot metal type, hand operated printing presses, tools of the craft and rare type specimen   catalogs.

Visit their site here

Elena Dorfman : Fandomania

Elena Dorfman is an interesting photographer. Her first photo book called Still Lovers, followed the interactions and life of individuals who purchase life size anatomically correct dolls. What was most interesting to me about this collection was that Dorfman captured images of the dolls as members of the family.

Her newest book Fandomania captures fans of magna and anime dressed up as the characters they admire. The images are a fun an whimsical commentary on fantasy.

Her website

Cascadian Farms : Chewy Fruit Bars

I'm always on the hunt for low-calorie, low-fat solutions that are satisfying and reasonably priced. I recently tried Cascadian Farms Chewy Bars. I had tried 365 bars in the past and was not very happy with them. I will confess I have never been much of a bar person. But I decided why not, on a budget these could be a quick simple out the door breakfast.

And... they are in fact great. I prefer the fruit with nut and the mixed variety, but the bars also come in peanut butter, chocolate and vanilla. The bars have only 120 calories and 3grams of fat. I have one each morning with a glass of tangerine juice and I'm satisfied until lunch time. Another important note, the bars are organic. You can get these at Whole Foods, some grocery stores and many target location.

Their Site Here

The Organ : Great Broken Band

The Organ's may be broken up now, but they left behind their album "Grab that Gun". The 2004 album is amazing and serves as a real testament to how sad the demise of this group may prove to be. Still their site promises to update us on the goings-on of former members.

Their Site

Their myspace

Demo myspace by Member Shmoo

Eneloop Batteries : The Future of Batteries

I cannot say enough good things about the Eneloop battery. Not only is eneloop rechargeable (up to 1000 charges), but they are also recyclable at the time when they can no longer hold a charge. I had reservations about trying Eneloop batteries. In the past, I've experienced rapid deterioration of the cell resulting in batteries that no longer hold their charge. This does not seem to be the case with Eneloop. We tested the battery taxing it through a Canon 5D, using the AA battery convertor.

The Eneloop stood up in the 5D better than any other battery we've tried. In addition, to a good life and green qualities, i have to love Eneloop because it is beautiful too. Design is important and Sayno has taken into account the need for everything in our lives to be well designed.

Check out Sayno's Eneloop here

Buy them here

Park Chan Wook : I'm a cyborg but that's okay

Park Chan Wook seems to be best known in the states for his film Oldboy. While I certainly don't mean to play down the greatness of that film, I've found it a real shame that Lady Vengeance did not unseat Oldboy in the American mind. It is a far superior film and very possibly a perfect film.

In I'm a cybord but that's okay, Park takes a different direction casting off the darkness for a lighter and more humorous tone (though should not be interpreted as without purpose). While the trailer easily reminds us of a Woody Allen comedy (maybe its the music and camera motion) Park's film remains true to his style.

Currently he's at work on Evil Live, which he has described as a modern vampire tale. Hopefully more details will come soon!

Park Chan Wook's Website

Trailer for I'm a cyborg

Nicola Dove

Nicola Dove's images of people in meditative and prayer moments are worth checking out. Created with long shutters in low-light conditions, they are playful and mystical images exploring time and the ethereal quality of photography so often neglected in the digital age.

Her online work here.

BEING FIVE: The Comic Blog

Being Five is a comic blog about a boy who uses voice-recognition software to communicate. Here is the bio from the blog...

i'm georgie, i'm 5. i live with my mom and dad. i have a dog named charlie. he's a bearded collie, he's really big and a lot of fun. my best friend's name is joey. joey's cool, he can burp the alphabet. i blog using voice recognition software and a microphone. it's really fun because i like to talk.

An interesting premise and certainly worth check out!

Here.

Ddamage

Another great noise-experimental band, Ddamage has been a favorite of mine for a couple of years now. Again they blend samples, erratic beats and video-game-esque nostalgia into some great albums!

Their Site

Hear them at Myspace