‘Karakuri’ by Keisuke Saka and Eri Hamaji
Introduces you to the simple mechanisms and physics that bring karakuri mechanized paper constructions to life, with pull-out pages to make a few of your own.
Quality Linkage
Mechanized Paper Puppets, Whistling Competitions, and the Power of Single-Tasking
A weekly roundup of links to articles, videos, and/or photographs that have a focus on art, life, hard work, simplicity, creativity, and mindful living.
Pre-order the Kano Harry Potter Coding Kit
Build a wand. Learn to code. Make magic. (Releases October 1st, 2018)
8BitDo DIY — Bluetooth Mod Kits for Retro Gaming Controllers
Convert your old gaming controllers into rechargable, Bluetooth-compatible ones for playing wirelessly with Windows, macOS, Raspberry Pi, Nintendo Switch, and more.
Kitchen Gear Guide
Great Gear for Your Kitchen — Summer 2018 Edition
Deck out your kitchen with this collection of gear we've been digging lately.
Pendleton Twin-Size Wool Camp Blanket with Leather Carrier
A warm and hardy blanket with rugged styling designed to meet the rigorous demands of the outdoors.
‘Flexible Typesetting’ by Tim Brown
Master typesetting now and for the future. Learn how to prepare text and code, shape text blocks, craft compositions — and create more readable, flexible design.
Qisan “Magicforce 68” Backlit Mechanical Keyboard
A compact backlit mechanical keyboard of surprisingly high quality for its price point.
Best Made Co.’s Enamel Steel Signs
Essentially jumbo-sized versions of the company's keychain set, with full messages printed on them rather than single words.
‘The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet’ by Becky Chambers
Follow a motley crew on an exciting journey through space in this light-hearted space opera.
OXO Good Grips Apple Slicer
Cores and slices apples quickly and perfectly, every time.
Quality Linkage
Quality Linkage: Online Hobbyists, Glowing Puppets, and “Live” Apollo 11 Coverage
A weekly roundup of links to articles, videos, and/or photographs that have a focus on art, life, hard work, simplicity, creativity, and mindful living.
Pre-order ‘Gmorning, Gnight!’ by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jonny Sun
From the creator and star of Hamilton, with beautiful illustrations by Jonny Sun, comes a book of affirmations to inspire readers at the beginning and end of each day. (Available October 23rd, 2018)
Nest Door Lock
If you are all in on the Nest ecosystem, the The Nest × Yale Lock is a worthy addition to your home automation setup.
Book Guide
Some Sci-Fi & Fantasy Novels You May Not Have Heard Of
A handful of lesser-known series of yesteryear.
Ugmonk’s New “Mountains” and “Enjoy the Journey” Coffee Mugs
Two trios of premium porcelain mugs that outperform standard ceramic mugs in their durability and utility (and look awesome besides).
Montelouro Ceramic Smartphone and Tablet Stand [Kickstarter]
A limited-edition handcrafted stand for mobile devices which adapts to all models.
AmazonBasics USB 3.0 Ethernet Adaptor
Apple doesn't sell a USB ethernet adaptor that supports gigabit speeds, but AmazonBasics does. It's macOS compatible as well.
Pre-order the ‘Season’ Cookbook by Nik Sharma
Recipes that take a journey all the way from India by way of the American South to California. (Releases October 2nd, 2018.)
Fox & Sheep’s “Movie Maker for Kids” App for iOS
Lets kids create and share their very own animated short films.