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Scout Books Production – Behind the Scenes at Pinball Publishin

Pinball Publishing is where we make Scout Books. And these are the people and the machines that make it all happen. We love what we do and hope you enjoy this peek behind the scenes of our Southeast Portland operation. Scout Books are Little Books for Big Ideas. Boom! Credits: Photography and Editing: Alin Dragulin Art Directing: Justin Scrappers Morrison Music: Shake by Jared Mees & The Grown Children Scout Book Making: by Lindsay Arth, Dave Authier, Nicholas Graham, Andrea Raijer, François Vigneault, Austin Whipple, and Laura Whipple Cat: Mimi…

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defy bags from recycled goods.

Old Materials are the starting points for  Chris Tag, the man behind Defy bags. From the manufacturer: “Defy has been proudly manufacturing durable goods since 2008, with each and every hand-crafted product inspected by me. All goods are crafted to be: simple, clean-lined, sturdy and manufactured to a level that would make my grandfather proud. We art direct each minute detail to ensure every bag feels truly one of a kind. And oh by the way, we mostly use vintage or reclaimed durable materials to do so. Well, that and…

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Oxxford clothing

Jacob and Louis Weinberg founded Oxxford Clothes in 1916 with a mission to establish the standard by which all men’s tailored clothing is judged. The Weinbergs were determined that no possible fineness in craftsmanship or material be overlooked in the achievement of that purpose. Today, the Oxxford mission remains unchanged. The dedication, commitment and determination that Oxxford brings to its tailoring culminates in a unique experience for the Oxxford owner. The unmistakable feel of the clothing is what leads our loyal clientele to repeat: “Nothing feels quite like an Oxxford.”…

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The Sword Maker

Korehira Watanabe is one of the last remaining Japanese swordsmiths. He has spent 40 years honing his craft in an attempt to recreate Koto, a type of sword that dates back to theHeian and Kamakura periods (794-1333 AD). No documents remain to provide context for Watanabe’s quest, but he believes he has come close to creating a replica of this mythical samurai sword. Takeshi Fukunaga is a NY-based filmmaker, specializing in directing and editing. His works have been featured in diverse venues ranging from Anthology Film Archives and The National Arts Club to Tokyo…

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