Debbie Millman talks to artist and illustrator Oliver Jeffers, who explains how illustrating and writing children’s books has changed his fine art painting.

Design Matters With Debbie Millman: Oliver Jeffers

SAIT RTBN (Broadcast News) 2016 “I became a journalist to come as close as possible to the heart of the world.” – Henry Luce

The endless quest for the non-categorizeable. Thanks for listening, and watch your step ; ) (For Tolstoy-esque bio, keep reading. Keep coffee cup at close reach)


We're a three piece band with part-timers who sit in on occasion (formerly Skiprope Cello. Same band, revised name). We're currently working on our 3rd album (1st full length) to be released on Bandcamp to be entitled "Vanity Fair." Watch for pre-releases soon. See Bandcamp link below.  

We're avid readers, so lyrics are often based on books.  Genre is eclectic mix of alternative, lo-fi, techno, lounge, punk-jazz of the 1920s/30s variety. We are from both California and the Midwest (Iowa), United States. Our influences include: Cole Porter, Dostoevsky, Steely Dan, F.S. Fitzgerald, The Clash, Henry James, Potluck Suicide, Gary Numan, James Joyce, Daniel Amos, Fellini, Marc Plainguet, CS Lewis, The Residents, George Bernard Shaw, Al Jolson, Atom Bender, Chopin, Captain Beefheart, TS Eliot, Bob Dylan, Ultravox, Scott Joplin, Anthony Trollope, The Strokes, Kraftwerk, Bill Mallonee, Franz Kafka. We always love people downloading our stuff - even for free - but any and all feedback greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening.
We've had the privilege (so far) to collaborate with these fine artists. Be sure to check them out:
https://soundcloud.com/the-lavendar-family
https://soundcloud.com/cellovein
https://soundcloud.com/couch-king-presents
https://soundcloud.com/augenmerk
https://soundcloud.com/wouwouandthewormling
https://soundcloud.com/fatpockets
Resturation Village https://soundcloud.com/user-274679523

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