Look and Learn

Volume 12 Look and Learn is actually a pretty good book. Half of it is more timeless kind of information, like the origins of the meaning of red tape when referring to paperwork or minding your p's and q's. The other half is dated info related to technology and outdated processes.



This is a pretty good entry talking about how the different types of fonts relate to different things, although in a cliche way. If you're a designer and I say the word papyrus you know what I mean! Cute illustrations by Carl Yates.



Although typesetting is reserved for more artistic endeavors these days it is the reason behind the saying: "mind your p's and q's". It's always good to know where these kind of sayings come from.



I don't think anyone invites wandering strangers into their house for dinner anymore, but at one time they did. The hobo symbol system is said to be the beginning of modern day graffiti, and can sometimes be found still on freight train cars.Hobo illustration by George Suyeoka and hobo symbols by Jerry Skolnick



I just really enjoyed the photos of this entry, although there is no specific artist credited for them. The red light illustrations are by Joe Rogers, I think this is the same artist.