Typewriter Boneyard does a sweet line of reading lamps made from drilled-out old books, fitted with replica Edison bulbs.
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Feb 7, 2012
Reading lamps made from drilled-out books
Watch the trailer to "The Booksellers," a documentary on the enduring, eccentric world of rare book selling
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Spike Lee to direct a film version of David Byrne's "American Utopia"
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Kick your cell plan to the curb with this six-month deal for less than $9 a month
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Every tech brand should be using a .tech domain
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This fan looks amazing in your home and could save you hundreds in AC costs later this year
As you shiver your way through February, you’re probably thinking about paying your heating bill. But in just a few short months, the summer sun is going to come calling — and the fear of pulling that energy bill out of your mailbox will start becoming very, very real. Air conditioning accounts for about an […]
