The Journal of Business and Design
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@Issue: is the online blog of The Journal of Business and Design. Topics of recent interest include Drawords, an ongoing caption this drawing project, and Typography in China, an explanation of the availability of Chinese typefaces. Also, @Issue interviews an iconic group that includes captains of industry and design.
Go back to twitter and take your @ sign with you!
posted by smackfu at 12:29 PM on June 2, 2009 [1 favorite]
posted by smackfu at 12:29 PM on June 2, 2009 [1 favorite]
The "@" symbol is claimed to have been traced to a document by Francesco Lapi on May 4, 1537 in which he used the @ symbol in connection with rate or price of commodities. (wiki)
posted by netbros at 12:45 PM on June 2, 2009
posted by netbros at 12:45 PM on June 2, 2009
I read the address as "A Tissue Journal". Kind of belongs with expertsexchange.com on those recycled lists.
That said, the Typography link is quite interesting. I've actually always wondered what it was truly like to type in China, considering the sheer number of characters that come into play. Great read.
posted by cmgonzalez at 4:31 PM on June 2, 2009
That said, the Typography link is quite interesting. I've actually always wondered what it was truly like to type in China, considering the sheer number of characters that come into play. Great read.
posted by cmgonzalez at 4:31 PM on June 2, 2009
The name just invites the response "bless you!"
Great find though!
posted by Wrinkled Stumpskin at 11:03 AM on June 3, 2009
Great find though!
posted by Wrinkled Stumpskin at 11:03 AM on June 3, 2009
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