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July 6, 2020
Book Event Video – EXERCISE OF POWER by Former Secretary of Defense, Robert M. Gates
In his newest book, Exercise of Power: American Failures, Successes, and a New Path Forward in the Post-Cold War World (Knopf), former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates provides a candid, sweeping examination of power in all its manifestations, and how it has been exercised, effectively or poorly, by American presidents in the post-Cold War world.
Since the end of the Cold War, the global perception of the United States has progressively morphed from dominant international leader to disorganized entity, seemingly unwilling to accept the mantle of leadership or unable to govern itself effectively. Secretary Robert Gates argues that this transformation is the result of the failure of political leaders to understand the complexity of American power, its expansiveness, and its limitations. He makes clear that the successful exercise of power is not limited to the use of military might or the ability to coerce or demand submission, but must encompass as well diplomacy, economics, strategic communications, development assistance, intelligence, technology, ideology, and cyber.
By analyzing specific challenges faced by the American government in the post-Cold War period — Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, North Korea, Syria, Libya, Russia, China, and others — Secretary Gates analyzes in depth the ways in which leaders have used the instruments of power available to them. With forthright judgments of the performance of past presidents and their senior-most advisers, firsthand knowledge, and insider stories, Secretary Gates argues that U.S. national security in the future will require learning, and abiding by, the lessons of the past, and re-creating those capabilities that the misuse of power has cost the nation.
Please look down below, here’s a video interview of Former US Secretary of Defense, Robert M. Gates, talking about his new book… EXERCISE OF POWER!
Cover Design: Chip Kidd
Exercise of Power: American Failures, Successes, and a New Path Forward in the Post-Cold War World.
by Robert M. Gates
Hardcover: 464 Pages
Publisher: Knopf (June 16, 2020)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1524731889
ISBN-13: 978-1524731885
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June 29, 2020
Jim Carrey ‘s New Book, “Memoirs and Misinformation”, Appears on The Graham Norton Show
Jim Carrey was on the Graham Norton Show (BBC America) where he talked about his new book, “Memoirs and Misinformation: A Novel”.
Now, the cool thing, is that they show the cover of the book on screen really big & Jim shares a very interesting story about the image used for the cover. As a side note, this book & it’s cover were designed by Chip Kidd. ( The book is being published by Knopf, a Division of Penguin Random House).
Here’s a Video Clip, please check it out, it’s pretty awesome!
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June 27, 2020
R. I. P. Milton Glaser – Graphic Designer & Creator of the “I Heart NY” Logo
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“Milton Glaser has left the Earth. But his art, his passion, his inspiration, his friendship, his legacy: They are all still here. They’ll always be here, with us. Thank you, Milton.” – Chip Kidd
Milton Glaser was an American graphic designer. His designs include the I 
NY logo, the psychedelic Bob Dylan poster, and the logos for DC Comics, Stony Brook University, and Brooklyn Brewery. He was also a founder of NEW YORK Magazine and ran a personal studio/ ad agency called “Push Pin Studios”.
Sadly, Milton Glaser passed away on June 26th, 2020. He was 91 years old. He had a stroke in his own bed at home in Manhattan, NY.
Rest In Peace, Milton.
Around the time of the 9/11 event that hit New York City so hard Milton’s “I Heart NY” Logo was revamped to speak about it. This Poster (down below) became extremely popular around NYC. They added the phrase, “…More Than Ever”. Later, in 2020, during the Covid-19 Outbreak, this Poster can be seen in many New York Hospitals & has became totally iconic all over again.
It’s hard to believe but this famous logo started from this original sketch (from 1976) and look at what it became!
One last thing, here’s an incredible poster he designed that became a premium-type item you could have found inside Bob Dylan’s “Greatest Hits” Album of 1966.
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June 21, 2020
Author Cheryl Strayed’s Interview on the DESIGN MATTERS Podcast With Debbie Millman
In a recent DESIGN MATTERS Podcast interview, Host Debbie Millman talks with Author Cheryl Strayed. You can check that out by clicking HERE!
You could say that Cheryl Strayed is very adaptable. Her memoir, Wild , was adapted into a movie starring Reece Witherspoon. Another book, Tiny Beautiful Things , was adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos and Thomas Kale. Tiny Beautiful Things itself was adapted from an advice column she once wrote called “Dear Sugar”, and that advice column has been adapted into a New York Times podcast called Sugar Calling .
Debbie talks to Cheryl about her childhood, her career, and about the value of taking a very long hike. “What happens on the outside, one foot in front of the other, also happens on the inside. The way to heal anything is to keep going.”
For more information about Design Matters or to subscribe to the show newsletter, go to DebbieMillman.com . If you like this podcast, please write a review on iTunes and link to the podcast on social media. Design Matters is produced by Curtis Fox Productions. The show is published exclusively by DesignObserver.com .
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Audiobook Preview: MEMOIRS AND MISINFORMATION by Jim Carrey and Dana Vachon, Read by Jeff Daniels
Knopf (a Division of Penguin Random House) has finally released an Audiobook of “MEMOIRS AND MISINFORMATION” by Jim Carrey and Dana Vachon and the ultra-cool thing is that they got it read by Jeff Daniels! (Cover designed by Chip Kidd).
Yes, Jim Carrey & Jeff Daniels (Dumb & Dumber Movies) have teamed-up again! Well, sort of. Jeff Daniels was hired to read Jim Carrey’s new book in audio form and he ended up doing an amazing job! Don’t believe us? Okay then, give this a listen!
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June 1, 2020
Author Lawrence Wright on ‘eerie parallels’ Between the Pandemic and his New Novel, “The End of October”
Amid a global pandemic comes a novel about a global pandemic. Lawrence Wright wrote “The End of October” before the new coronavirus was discovered in China, but some of its chapters feel ripped from today’s headlines. In the video down below, Wright joins Jeffrey Brown to discuss returning to fiction after years in journalism and what inspired his prescient story.
Little Side Note: This book was published by Knopf (In Stores Now!), & Chip Kidd designed the Cover!
This is the interview that was featured at the PBS NEWSHOUR arts and culture series, Canvas:
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“Jurassic Your World” Interviews Graphic Designer Chip Kidd About Creation of the Jurassic Park Movie Logo
Neemz (Nima Nakhshab) a.k.a. “The Movie Poster Guy” on Tumbler recently interviewed Chip Kidd on his Instagram Page titled, “Jurassic Your World“.
The main focus of that page is “Jurassic Park” movie fandom so the topic quickly goes to Chip Kidd’s involvement with the creation of the Jurassic Park Logo. They also discuss the other Book Covers he has designed & other Graphic Design Commissions. Overall, a really great interview!
To hear/see it just click down below:
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May 26, 2020
Video: Politics and Prose Bookstore Interviews Lawrence Wright, Author of “The End of October” (Knopf)
The POLITICS AND PROSE Bookstore has an amazing online source for sharing Interviews, Lectures & Book Openings on YouTube.
In the video down below you can check out Jane Mayer’s interview with Lawrence Wright (author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Looming Towers “) where they discuss his latest book, “The End of October” (Knopf, Book Cover designed by Chip Kidd).
About the Book:
“The action begins at an internment camp in Indonesia, where Dr. Henry Parsons has been sent by WHO to investigate a deadly outbreak of acute hemorrhagic fever. The situation quickly escalates when an infected man joins the Hajj to Mecca, and Parsons, working with a Saudi Prince and Doctor, has to find a way to quarantine millions of pilgrims even as he struggles to determine whether the disease is an act of bio-warfare, as the deputy director of homeland security claims.”
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Jim Carrey’s New Book ‘Memoirs and Misinformation’ Pushed to July Release
Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic, Alfred A. Knopf has decided to delay publication of a new book co-written by Jim Carrey.
The Actor’s latest book, “Memoirs and Misinformation: A Novel”, co-written with Dana Vachon, is now set to be published on July 7th, 2020.
The book (Cover designed by Chip Kidd) was originally set to be published on May 5th. The book’s tentative publication date is now July 7th.
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Artist Edel Rodriguez & Designer Chip Kidd Will Be LIVE on Design Observer’s “Studio Sessions” Thursday, May 28th at 8pm!
Design Observer: Studio Sessions
Saturday, May 28th – 8:00 pm (Eastern)
With Design Observer co-founders Jessica Helfand + Michael Bierut.
Moderated by Hugh Weber.
This week’s featured guests:
Edel Rodriguez, artist
Chip Kidd, graphic designer
Edel Rodriguez is a Cuban American artist whose bold, figurative works are an examination of identity, cultural displacement, and mortality.
Chip Kidd is an award-winning graphic designer and writer in New York. He has been a book jacket designer at Knopf (Penguin Random House) for more than a quarter of a century.
This online event is limited to 100 attendees. For Ticket Information please CLICK HERE!
Join us this Thursday evening for our next Design Observer Studio Sessions featuring @chipkidd
— DesignObserver (@DesignObserver) May 26, 2020
and Edel Rodriguez @edelstudio. Only 100 seats are available! Regsiter here: https://t.co/jAsuQPi50l pic.twitter.com/oCpq61UN5G
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