Bart King's Blog, page 173

Let's learn about "kerning"!

Have you ever read a book or newspaper and wondered, "How do they keep such a perfect margin on the right?"



It's because of kerning. When a typesetter kerns, she adjusts the spacing between the letters for optimal formatting. Kerning is also important, because the spaces between WORDS is helpful for meaning. For an example of bad kerning, click "read more"!



















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"Knock, knock."

"Who's there?"



"That'll be $250."

"Go ahead—say 'Back to school' ONE more time."

"I dare you." (Via.)

Wait—that doesn't make sense!

Via.

Read this book with a vacant stare.

Natural History of Vacant Lots

Libraries are such a good deal.

Via.

Regular exercise is very good for your health.

Let's start with your face!


Via.

Book Week!

Book week posters, a photo by noahmodern on Flickr.

Remember to roll up your windows before browsing.

I love it. A friend of mine spotted some of my books for sale . . . at this car wash! Obviously, the car wash owners are really good sports.

Now THOSE are some big books!

They're onstage at the Tomorrowland Festival in Belgium.