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So today was the day I finally met Paul Buckley at Penguin Books.
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When I met him my first instinct was to break into the song from Yentl "There are moments you wait for all your life"... but I refrained!
A quick review: Paul is Executive VP Creative Director of Penguin.
He recently edited + designed the book Penguin 75 below which I loved. It contains his hilarious introduction which made me know I'd really like him.
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Paul has designed many fab books. You can see his greatest hits here.
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Recently he has been working on this stunning Penguin Threads series with embroidery by Jillian Tamaki.
Fall down beautiful methinks. No?
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Wow.
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Here is Paul holding up the print he chose. (The very 'off register' one!)
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I also had the pleasure of meeting another of my fave designers: Roseanne Serra.
Here she is holding up my Lime slipper chair print.
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Roseanne art directed the stunning series with Ruben Toledo above amongst many others.
I also very briefly met Helen Yentus: another absolute fave book designer.
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Helen designed the now famous Eat Pray Love cover above amongst many other beauties.
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For an extra treat Paul showed me the original embroideries by Jillian Tamaki.
Incredible to see. (!!)
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He then hung up my print in the doorway of his office. Yay.
A perfect visit. Thanks so much Paul + co.
xo
4 comments:
what a day...wow
Wow - what an amazing day! So glad you got to do this!!
Congrats Alanna! I'm both impressed and jealous.
Hi Alanna,
Amazing! looks like you had the best time in NY :)
your penguin print looks right at home in the penguin office!
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