Famous Literary Drunks & Addicts

"I'm Catholic and I can't commit suicide, but I plan to drink myself to death." - Jack Kerouac

It turns out that some of the greats had a little push. LIFE magazine has a collection of some amazing writers and their bad habits. Don't start pulling off the bottle before you think about all the writers that, maybe, did not self medicate? The list is pretty impressive and topping it off are some quotes from the greats about their problems. Samples below. Full list here.


"To smoke opium is to get out of the train while it is still moving." - Jean Cocteau


"Alcohol is like love. The first kiss is magic, the second is intimate, the third is routine. After that you take the girl's clothes off.” - Raymond Chandler

Do not go gentle into that good night.
Old age should burn and rave at close of day.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

- Dylan Thomas (poet)

Catch the Wave

There is a pretty interesting story behind this house and an elaborate rebuild after a fire destroyed the place. The house is a historical landmark in Maine. It pretty cool how the exterior of the house, although the original was destroyed, looks like fire crept up the walls. Here is the full story from the New York Times.

Amazing Info Graphics.

I got turned on to info graphics by my History of Type class. After digging deep into the web I discovered some amazing design by an Italian guy. Check out his flicker for the meat and potatoes. Due to my love for bikes, this one is my favorite.