Nothing like Noir

Check out SIFF's annual Film Noir Festival -NOIR CITY- the theme is LUST AND LARCENY. Just a few blocks away at Seattle Center's McCaw Hall, here's a chance to see dark, brooding, sexy classics such as The Postman Always Rings Twice (still pictured) or more obscure thrillers on the big screen. Series Runs February 19th through 25th. Oh and...lots of double features!

AiS Book Club

This quarter marks the inauguration of the AiS Book Club.  Each quarter interested students, faculty, and staff will read a certain book and meet to discuss it over snacks.  The AiS Book Club’s first meeting will be on Thursday, March 4 from 4:30-5:30 in room 515 in the North Campus. 

This quarter students have chosen to read Haruki Murakami's Kafka on the Shore.  There are copies of the book available for purchase in the Supply Store.  The library also has a copy (call # FICTION PL856.U673 U4813 2005). 

I have almost finished reading Kafka on the Shore myself and I must say it is a great choice.  It is a wonderful and often weird novel that practically demands to be discussed.

Speaking of Inspiring Books...

Have you decided which author or book has inspired your creativity?  You may want to look at this blog while deciding what to write about in your scholarship essay.  Via the always excellent Drawn! The Illustration & Cartooning Blog I learned about Hey Oscar Wilde! It's Clobberin' Time, which features a "collection of various artists interpreting their favourite literary figure/author/character."   The blog is full of great drawings inspired by great books and authors.  One of my favorites is Dustin Harbin's drawing of Rabo Karabekian from Kurt Vonnegut's Bluebeard.

Don't forget, you can download a scholarship application here or stop by and pick one up at the library.

Apply for the AiS Library Literacy Scholarship

It's time to apply for the third annual AiS Library Literacy Scholarship.   A $500 scholarship will be awarded to a student based on the following criteria:

• Financial need – defined as direct cost of attendance minus financial aid the student is eligible for.
• Acceptable academic performance/potential.
• 750 word essay on how an author or book has inspired your creativity.

Pick up a scholarship application for more details.  Applications are due Friday, February 26, 2010.  Applications are available at the library or download an application here.




 Crypt of Bronte by R. Sikoryak

Haiti Relief Donations

You can text “HAITI” to 90999 to donate $10 to American Red Cross relief efforts for the recent disastrous earthquake in Haiti. You will be billed $10 on the next billing cycle from your phone service provider.

New Gnomon Titles!

Alert! We have several new Gnomon titles that are being shelved as I type this. Tutorial topics include an intro to Unreal, digital illustration, character and creature design, matte painting, and more. Here's the list. Come and get them before someone else does. (Image from The Gnomon Workshop)

Millions...MILLIONS!

Just finished reading The Gardner Heist: The True Story of the World's Largest Unsolved Art Theft. Fun book, with all the trappings of a globe-trotting, mystery-thriller. In 1990, several major artworks were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum in Boston - valued at around 500 million dollars, making it the biggest art heist EVER. The crime has yet to be solved, though the amount of detective work put into the case is staggering. The museum's history provides a poignant and seductive backdrop to this gripping caper. There was a documentary, Stolen, made about the case too. Check out the book in our bestsellers section at N8795.3.M4 B67 2008 - or the video at N8795.3 .M4 S76 2006 - oh, and there's still a 5 million dollar reward, so put on your thinking cap.