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In Brief
Writer, (book) designer, publisher, developer (in whatever order makes sense for that day).
Interests
From 2010 onward, all of my work has been focused on the future of books, publishing and storytelling. Not to be overly hyperbolic, but I think we're living in the most exciting time in history for publishing. Gutenberg shmutenberg — he didn't have the internet, print on demand, Kindles or the iPad.
This site has become quite a sprawling, untamed mishmash. It contains samples of projects I've worked on over the past decade. And, more recently, is where I publish most of my thoughts on books and publishing.
Many of those thoughts on the future of books can be found in this essay: Books in the Age of the iPad.
I don't consider myself strictly a developer, designer, photographer, writer or publisher. I use whatever medium makes the most sense to achieve the desired narrative. If I don't understand the medium, I study it or collaborate with individuals well steeped in it.
I'm deeply inspired by the work of people like John Wood and his A Room to Read group.
I think traveling is a fundamental cornerstone of personal growth. There are few things I enjoy more than those first days in an unknown city or countryside — where you can feel your memory of that locale being painted with broad, thick strokes of new experience.
I know the nooks of Tokyo better than anywhere else in the world. And in a strange, culturally confused part of my heart, Tokyo will always be a hometown of sorts.
A journalist once asked me what my favorite aspect of Tokyo was. I responded the safety (but really, let's be honest: it's the food): it's a truly wondrous feeling to never worry about personal safety. And the corollary of this is you can wander at all hours of the nights, in all areas of the city. Which I wholeheartedly recommend if you ever find yourself here.
Say hi
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email me: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). I try to respond as best I can, but recently it's becomes a question of replying to emails or doing good work. I read everything but if I don't respond, please don't take it personally.
Abbreviated Bio
Born in New Britain, CT (1980). Raised in Hartford.
I studied fine arts and computer science at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2002 with a BSE from the Digital Media Design program. My US collegiate experience was punctuated by two years of intensive Japanese language studies in Tokyo at Waseda University.
I helped found Chin Music Press in 2003 (and subsequently left the company at the end of 2008). Was awarded a Fabrica fellowship in 2005. Acted as design judge for the 85th annual Art Directors Club.
Not currently accepting client work. (But you should still email me if you think you project is really, really awesome and aligns with my work.)
