Première de Couverture: Book Cover Blog

Thomas, an potential stunt double for Moby, is behind the blog Première de couverture. I never noticed him before, as it appears he's new to the book blog thing, and after reading this article in Publisher's Weekly, he got the bug and started one, after having been posting from here in the past. Thomas comes at book cover design from a slightly different angle, having been a bookseller for some time. His insights are interesting to me for this reason. You might enjoy his blog.

blogsolid: A Solid Blogging Resource

blogsolid is a really excellent resource for bloggers brought to you by South African Imar Krige. It's full of tips, advice and ideas, broken down into three parts. Solid Basics – a foundation for enjoyable blogging. Solid Growth - take your blogging to the next level. Solid Power - fresh ideas for seasoned bloggers. It's really for any blogger, and tackles all kinds of subjects. Highly recommended if you have a blog or are thinking of developing one.

Rule 29: Refreshed and Ready

Refreshed and ready, the hyper self-promoters Rule29 give you even more reasons to love them (as I do). Justin, Josh, Kara, Kerri, Dan and the occasional guest blogger are at it full force. A newly finessed website, a brand spanking new blog, and crap you can buy, or if you ask nice, they might just give you (give them a good reason). Justin and the crew have one speed. FORWARD. And these new updates are but the tip of the iceberg.

Aside from the lame uber over done Office shtick and the all-Flash website, these guys are tip top creatively. And my man Justin also knows the real meaning of what serving is all about, which is really What Matters.

If you're looking for a communication design firm that can take you to a next level, and you understand that Creative Matters, hop on the R29 bandwagon.

Disclaimer: I have not been compensated by R29 for my opinion regarding their ability to knock it out of the park, creatively. I just personally believe they rock. However I will accept checks to any amount made out to Barry A. Smith

RESOURCE: Advertising Age Power 150

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I am SO TIRED OF SETH GODIN. There, I said it.

Julia Rothman: Book By Its Cover Blog

Book By Its Cover blog features the personal book collection of pattern designer and illustrator Julia Rothman. The site also has some great links, and Julia does a great job of linking to places and things she talks about in her posts. I think you'll like it, unless, say, you're an accountant or something. You may also enjoy looking at her super cool personal website and her company's site – Also-Online.

( via Josh at pedestrianmedia )

RSS: A No-Nonsense Explanation

Creativetech blog's Lee LeFever has put together a no-nonsense video to explain what RSS is. Now for many of you this is a yawner. But I must admit about a year ago I struggled with this concept for what amounted to about a week of nights trying to understand it. Lee does a great job, so check out the video.

Tobias! Outerwear for Books.

A book designer with a nice blog and real healthy client list.

Baker Publishing Group * BookPros * Broadman & Holman * Dana Press * Guideposts Books * Hachette Book Group * Harlequin * Hartmann * Integrity Publishers * P & R Publishing * Reader's Digest * Regnery Publishing * Shepherd Press * Thomas Nelson, Inc. * Upper Room Books * Waterbrook Press * Zondervan