The CannibalRabbit bites back
There is something about London’s Underground system, The Tube, that appeals to me. It seems more secretive than “normal” railways, sneaking around out of sight most of the time.
The news that there is now a London Underground and Tube Tour [^] gives me something to add to the must-do list for the next trip to UK. Now, how do I convince Mrs CannibalRabbit that she wants to spend 2 hours underground after spending a day flying half-way around the world?
Maurice Gee’s “Going West” is the basis for this animated commercial commissioned by the New Zealand Book Council. The advertisement quite literally shows the book coming alive. What a fantastic way of using of a book; it leaves me wanting more.
via: Arbroath – Animated commercial for the New Zealand Book Council [^]
Girgoyle has just been out on a shopping expedition looking for new work shoes. These Dr Marten [^] “Skelly Boots” would have been right up her street, but I don’t think they are right for a customer-facing position though!
And I don’t know that I would get away with wearing these under a suit in place of the classic smooth black 3-hole 1461 that I normally wear.
I love watching someone who is good at their work. They make fantastic results look easy. I guess the practice helps, and all the preparation that goes into making the end product.
The Guardian has a four minute video that shows Paul Catherall [^] working on a commission for Transport for London (TfL) called Shaping the City. This give you an idea of the skill, time and hard work that go into producing something that looks as good and uncluttered as these two prints.
And there are plenty more to check out at the Paul Catherall Site [^] and the London Transport Museum Shop [^]
Swindon Twinned with …
…Walt Disney World [^], in Florida.
Is it just me or is everyone else wondering why?
I thought that the twinned towns [^] were supposed to have some similarities. It’s hard to see the connection between a American tourist attraction and the former railway town. It seems that the link is a poem by Rebecca Warren [^] comparing the Magic Roundabout [^] with the Disney’s spinning teacup ride.
To further confuse newcomers the roundabout complex will feature a sign proclaiming the twinning with the Magic Kingdom.
Magic Roundabout, Swindon