Are animals too cocky?, Jack, 2004

Newspapers are full of it – “Badger lays siege to family’s home”, “Seagull attack like Hitchcock film”, “Dog drives milk float into pensioner”. At one time the animal kingdom was subservient to the human race, but the relationship with our furry friends is on the wane, as attacks on people gain increasing column inches.

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Peter Saville, ‘I Recommend’, Jack, 2004

Album sleeve designer of some repute, Peter Saville, recommends…
Classic album sleeves

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Girdee spree: the secret life of the electricity pylon, Jack, 2003

Have you ever stood near a British pylon when you’ve been on your own? They’re quite majestic. On a breezy day, with its cables whining, a pylon can seem an invincible creature. Looking up, you wouldn’t be surprised to see its girder-head twist round like Talos to get a better look at the feeble human by its feet.

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