Leica’s new camera is a no-compromise technological wonder.
…you just have to pay $4,250 for the privilege
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The English Group has always kept a scrapbook of resources that we find inspiring. We now include this within our website in the form of a blog and, from now on, will add to it on an ongoing basis. The directory showcases graphic design, art, books, magazines, film and music, photography, portraits, fashion, architecture, interiors, hotels and travel, products & toys - alongside The English Group's own categories, ‘Travelling’ and 'Our Work' (‘Our Print’ and ‘Our Websites’), which illustrate the team's own travels and a full chronological listing of the agency's creative work.
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— Bastiaan Buijs Wind Up Sex Toy
Check out this beautiful wind-up hand-blown glass dildo by Bastiaan Buijs.
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— The Martian
Having just seen Matt Damon in Ridley Scott’s ‘The Martian’ at the cinema, I’m happy to tell you that it’s a truly fabulous book… …but only a good film.
It’s enjoyable enough, but disappointing if you’ve read the book. They chose, understandably I admit, to film the book’s least interesting part of the story and reduce to superficial background those parts of the book that were most fascinating.
Anyway, there’s a few rather cool movie posters out there alongside the mainstream options produced for the multiplexes.
— Simply A Beautiful Object
Evocative photographs of a Brabham racing car.
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— Fleen Patterns
Patterns are one of those things that can often be more complex to form than one thinks, and here at The English Group we’re fascinated with geometric, and arabesque patterns, which is evident across the blog.
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— Bexar Apple Watch Strap
Love the juxtaposition of this raw and rugged traditional style strap with the hyper-sleek Apple watch.
Bexar’s Apple Watch strap is made out of 4 ounces of American bridle leather and uses a time honored hand sewn saddle stitch. There are two colours available, tan and medium brown.
Via: Iain Claridge
— Buy a normal watch
With the launch of the Apple Watch, Dezeen watch store thought it a good time to remind people of the benefits of watches that simply tell the time.
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— PYE
Pin-up illustration by Archie Dickens for Pye Radio and Television advertising campaign, c.1950s.
…one of those once great and now long lost British companies.
Via: Iain Claridge
— The Surface Of Mars
Photographs of the surface of Mars, courtesy of HiRISE
Via: But Does It Float
— Geneva Motorshow
There are some truly beautiful new cars being announced at this years Geneva Motoshow, and some of the very best are British.
I’m not usually a great fan of Bentleys – a car for bloated bankers and tasteless footballers – but their new EXP10 Speed – concept car is pretty damn special.
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— Saab 92
These little cars were everywhere when I was a kid, and generally thought to be a bit naff… …and probably picked up for peanuts.
But, how cute does it look with today’s eyes?
Via: Iain Claridge
— Size Matters
Only have 22 megapixels? Oh how embarrassing.
Reigniting the megapixel war, Canon has just announced two new flagship DSLR cameras – the 5DS and 5DS R, both of which feature 50.6-megapixel full-frame sensors!
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