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Summer '08 Reading List

Matthew Clapp

Jun 21, 2008 — 1 min read

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Most of these books are new to me. Instead of re-reading the classics – again, I’ve decided to pick up some new books – even some fiction.

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The Skywalker Lightsaber

The Skywalker Lightsaber

There’s something inherently magical about models, props, and movie memorabilia—things often seem “childish.” Each object is a time machine, each one charged with an emotional energy that is a simple joy. Of all the pieces I’ve accumulated over the years—from Star Wars to Star Trek, Hellraiser

The Eternal Struggle: The Battle Between Good and Evil

The Eternal Struggle: The Battle Between Good and Evil

I remember the first time I watched The Omen. I must’ve been about 7 or 8, sitting cross-legged on the shaggy carpet in our living room, eyes glued to the TV screen, heart pounding in my chest. The darkness in that film – it wasn’t just the literal shadows

Simulacra and Simulation: A Map to Our Cultural Reality

Simulacra and Simulation: A Map to Our Cultural Reality

A Fusion of Functionality and Elegance

A Fusion of Functionality and Elegance

Driver watches, originally designed for drivers in the early 20th century, blend practicality with unique aesthetics. Their distinctive feature is the tilted dial, allowing drivers to read the time without turning their wrist. This design innovation was crucial for early automobile racers, who needed to keep their hands on the