News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: 9/15/2011

TeenAngster

Story by TeenAngster

Published on Sept 15, 2011 in Read

Photo by starfire

TeenAngster

“The slight silken scrape of her knock-knees when she walked quickly was, I repeat, highly prized by me. I thought that if I were a locust such a sound would send me soaring over mountain ranges.” — From Saul Bellow’s Humboldt’s Gift

This week’s edition of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere has roller derby queens, re-imagined book covers, ancient artifacts and colorful sunsets.

 

Eric Cahan

Sag Harbor, NY Sunset. 7:33 p.m.

Eric Cahan

San Francisco Bay, CA. Sunrise 6:24 a.m.

Eric Cahan

Sea Cliff, San Francisco, CA. Sunrise 6:57 a.m.

Eric Cahan

acific Heights, San Francisco, CA. Sunrise 6:35 a.m.

Eric Cahan

Fort Pond Bay, Montauk, NY. Sunset 8:10 p.m.

What does the sun’s rise and descent look like in different parts of the world? Photographer Eric Cahan catalogued all of the colors the sky can hold. They’re mesmerizing to contemplate. [Mary and Matt]

Roller derby has a long history. It originated in the 1930s as an endurance sport and quickly morphed into “sports entertainment,” with colorful uniforms, predetermined winners and bouts appearing on television as early as 1948. (Which is when this LIFE Magazine spread was photographed, as a matter of fact.) Contrary to societal mores of what constituted a “lady” at the time, these headstrong women set a precedent for athleticism and pluck. [Via How to Be a Retronaut]

Lizzy Stewart

Lizzy Stewart

Lizzy Stewart

Lizzy Stewart

Taking the idea of “what if?” to heart, illustrator Lizzy Stewart has put her individual stamp on classic book covers, re-imagining the illustrations her way. I’m fond of Wuthering Heights, but you probably knew that. [Via Wolf Eyebrows]

And now, a few atypical Greek artifacts, courtesy of blog what is this?. No muscular nudes or Doric columns here!

Do you know of a forward-thinking art, style or design blog? Post it in the comments! And make sure to check out past installments of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere!

Alison is Editor in Chief of the Etsy Blog. When she's not trawling Etsy for pottery, folk art, and vintage oddities, she enjoys exploring New York, historical nonfiction and thrifting. She loves a good cat video.

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