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Farewell to The Nib
I was saddened to learn that The Nib will be ceasing operations later this summer. For ten years The Nib, helmed by founder Matt Bors and co-editors…
May 26, 2023 • John Martz
I've got the itch
The itch... to etch
Mar 31, 2023 • John Martz
Crocodile Hungry: Year One
A look at the book on its first anniversary
Feb 16, 2023 • John Martz
Magic Tricks
"They're not tricks, Michael. They're illusions."
Jan 23, 2023 • John Martz
What’s Black and White and Clued All Over?
My New York Times Crossword Debut
Dec 25, 2022 • John Martz
Hello and Welcome
Baby's First Update
Dec 19, 2022 • John Martz
Let's meet up on the other side!
Not sure how I’ll use this yet, but if Twitter’s going down in flames, let’s stay in touch!
Jun 9, 2022 • John Martz
Notes from Beyond
Notes from Beyond
Updates and writing from John Martz, including but not limited to books, design, illustration, fonts, and comics.
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Looking at Picture Books
Looking at Picture Books
Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen
Patti Smith
Patti Smith
Patti Smith
The ReposiTORy
The ReposiTORy
Tor Freeman
Starship Casual
Starship Casual
Jeff Tweedy | Starship Casual
Austin Kleon
Austin Kleon
Austin Kleon
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