Simple, clear illustrations for those of us who get confused at Starbucks. picked by gnikgnok 2 years ago

In 1737-8, Johann Sebastian Bach composed and performed a cantata. Among the instruments called for are “two Litui.” No one has played or heard the instrument in modern times; there aren’t even illustrations of one.Musicians at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis (SCB), had heard of a computer program to help in the design of modern brass instruments. The SCB provided scientists wi... read full post picked by Bingo 5 months ago

Some pretty awesome illustrations and caricatures! picked by a1a1l1o1a1a1m2 2 years ago

Here are 10 screenshots from Google News that show inaccurate illustrations, ironic juxtapositions or simply funny bugs. All screenshots were found on the Internet using Google Image Search and they are real. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

Neil Gaiman (author of Anansi Boys, Coraline and maybe Dr. Who) spins a tale that is sure to amuse you and raise a few goosebumps. Too busy to read? You’ll miss the wonderful illustrations, but can hear the author spin his tale (or buy the audiobook) here. It’s advertised for young readers, but I like it too. picked by meggysue 1 year ago

Some amazing cartoon illustrations and character designs. picked by Mershaullk 2 years ago

Simple how to illustrations to electrocute yourself.

Example: Climb a hay pile and pretend a pitchfork is your penis, then headbutt some wires. picked by PulsisX 8 months ago

In 1979 Kit Williams published Masquerade, a book that told the story of a hare who lost his treasure. The treasure was a real gold amulet and cryptic clues scattered throughout the sixteen illustrations were intended to point the way to those with a keen eye to where the treasure was buried. Williams has been reunited with his hare for the first time. picked by pocksucket 3 months ago

A collection of photographs and illustrations, some of which are available as wallpaper. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

Brook Nunez is amazing. Hands down, my muse. I hope to become half as awesome as she is. Check out her vector work, but also her regular illustrations. That woman is a gold mine. picked by muppet 2 years ago

This ain't your childhood “Choose Your Own Adventure.” The illustrations are so gorgeous. I wish I could get them mounted on velvet and hang them up all over my apartment. picked by Bornbad 8 months ago

In searching for my FAF I realized I had no idea what the meaning of this saying actually is. So, I looked.

Sorry, no fancy illustrations or humorous cat videos. picked by bunnysutra 2 years ago

Potter's creative use of photo montage for creepy, intense fantasy and horror illustrations foreshadowed the popularity of Photoshop. picked by VooDooPeacock 2 years ago

What turned our ancestors on? This collection of poetry, prose and illustrations from the 15th to early 20th shows they could be surprisingly naughty. picked by VoodooPeacock 3 years ago

A history of picture stories aka comics from 300 AD to 1929

Also a history of word balloons in comics and illustrations along with other commentaries can be found here picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

From the Journal of Non-Lethal Combatives, a detailed 1901 treatise on how to put the smack down on your enemies with a cane, umbrella, broomstick or any other stick-type object. Complete with illustrations. picked by VooDooPeacock 3 years ago

Great illustrations accompany this special story of an unlikely friendship. You can guess how it ends. picked by gnikgnok 3 years ago

an atlas of diseases of the skin, consisting of color stereoscopic illustrations and a text in the form of clinical lectures. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

A collection of illustrations of the fairy tale, Snow White.
All by different artists, its cool to see the different interpretations. picked by LatueOfStiberty 3 years ago

The author digitally restores illustrations form 19th century books and makes comics out of them. I haven't read them for long, but I like what I've seen so far. picked by aoeu 3 years ago