In GBA 150 we get better acquainted with Becca. She talks about the art, culture and significance of calligraphy, football and rock concerts. And we get into her New Jersey upbringing, studying at Cornell University, how an introvert responds to London and the relationship between art and artists.
Becca Plugs:
Paying more attention to lettering
We mention:
Liz: https://soundcloud.com/gettingbetteracquainted/gba-4-liz
Spark London: http://www.sparklondon.com/
100th Episode: https://soundcloud.com/gettingbetteracquainted/sets/gba100-1
Book of Hours: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_hours
Book of Kells: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Kells
Irvine Welsh Malibou Stork Nightmares: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marabou_Stork_Nightmares
Death of the Author: http://www.tbook.constantvzw.org/wp-content/death_authorbarthes.pdf
Foucault: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Foucault
Barthes: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_Barthes
Oyster Card: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14836.aspx
Real Madrid: http://www.realmadrid.com/en
Pearl Jam: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl_Jam
Quiet - Susan Cain: http://www.thepowerofintroverts.com/
Ted Talk - Susan Cain: http://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts
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