a few things i like

I have been interested in the history of the Titanic since I was a child. So when I saw this on display the other day, it caught my attention.

Reissued to commemorate the 100th anniversary, Wreck and Sinking of the Titanic is a thrilling account of the sinking of the greatest floating palace ever built, carrying down to watery graves more than 1,500 souls. With newly commissioned artwork, Wreck and Sinking of the ‘Titanic’ is a deluxe reproduction of the 1912 memorial edition edited by the great descriptive writer Marshall Everett and published immediately after the event occurred. This collectible volume gives a sobering account of the disaster, detailing exciting escapes from death and acts of heroism not equaled in ancient or modern times.

Get it from Amazon or your local bookseller.

The newly updated Art of Walt Disney looks back at the past 80 years of Mickey and company, spanning the company’s work in television, theater and theme parks. It also features the art of Pixar Animation Studio. A must have for the Disney fan.

Get it at Amazon.com.

Looking for some fun activities with the family this weekend? The GeekDad’s Guide to Weekend Fun is Ken Denmead’s newest batch of geeky weekend science projects for the whole family to enjoy. Ken is the write of a popular Wired.com blog, GeekDad, that is a favorite with parents and kids alike.

Get it at Amazon.com.

Whether your a font fan or not, Just My Type: A Book About Fonts by Simon Garfield is not one to pass up. With a history of fonts through the ages, the book is not only informative but hugely entertaining. Get it at Amazon.com.

Note: cover shown is for UK version. I really wish they would not have changed it for the US distribution.