I wrote a whole glowing review of this book. To sum up: buy it, give it as a gift, inspire someone, buy one for yourself, enjoy. $40.95

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Helvetica is a feature-length independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture. $20

How geeky is it to get revved up by a film about typography? (The answer is: very) Regardless, every designer I know wants to see this movie.

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Robert Sabuda is an amazing pop-up artist. Years ago when I was working at Simon & Schuster he came in for a meeting with his editor, and it was like Elvis was in the building for all of us nerds designers. We were giggling and peeking over cubicles and sending messages to each other: “Did you see him? Did you see the book comp he brought in?” Embarrassing.

All of his books are incredible, but this one is incredible and seasonal. $15.61

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I love this buckle, which you can personalize with up to 7 letters (dsignr? xacto? cre8ive?). I also love to support a site with nav links to “Grillz” and “Pimp Cups”. $14.99

Buy it, or call 1.866.44.BLING (I’m not kidding)

Journal contains 18 pages and measures 4.25″ x 5.25″. Each is a one-of-a-kind chaotic collage featuring all sorts of images and colors used in the letterpresses at Hammerpress. $8 each.

Hopefully what you put in this will be as cool as the covers…

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