May 2010
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Takedown
Unfortunately, and perhaps inevitably, the other day I received a request from a lawyer representing Penguin Books asking me to take the theme down. A more detailed explanation is over at my blog if you feel like reading it.
I’ve removed the files for the theme code—so if you’re looking for a Penguin-eqsue design your best to look at Dave Cooper’s Panda Classics Recycled, the...
September 2009
1 post
Just a quick note to say I’ve just updated the theme code to include a fix for centering images and some text-shadow jankiness in Safari 4. It’s available as version 1.2.1 of the theme. I plan on getting around to improving the theme to take advantage of some of Tumblr’s new features and make it a one-click install from the Theme Garden. Need to find the time is all.
June 2008
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Comments
I’ve noticed quite a few people trying to integrate comments into the Penguin Classics theme and struggling with some layout issues. My theme code is a little crazy and certainly didn’t make it easy to integrate, so I’ve just spent a little time setting the theme up to work with Disqus.
I’ve tested it reasonably carefully, but there may be some quirks here and there. You...
March 2008
6 posts
Penguin Classics Tumblr Theme
This is a demo of the Penguin Classics theme for Tumblr, by Max Wheeler. It’s based — oddly enough — on the wonderful Penguin Classics books. To install, simply download this text file (v1.1), and do this: Click the “Customize” button on your Dashboard. Click the “Theme” tab, and click “Use custom HTML”. This will bring up a text box with...
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Ana #1: Oh my god, look at that guy. He's huge!
Ana #2: Like, really, someone needs to introduce him to Weight Watchers or something!
Girl passerby: Hey, snugglebutt! [Gives large guy hug and kiss.]
Ana #1: What the fuck?
Ana #2: Girlfriend? That fat whale?
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February 2008
5 posts
Ben Folds does The Postal Service’s...
mage: what should I give sister for unzipping?
Kevyn: Um. Ten bucks?
mage: no I mean like, WinZip?
“Other people’s children are like other people’s dreams. I don’t really care.”
– Mikey tells it like it is.
