Episode Details

Today I’m honored to be in conversation with Jordan Levine, a Baltimore-based designer, illustrator, and the founder/CEO of Wonderbooks Tools For Wonderers - Timeless Notebooks for a Range of Purposes. Please welcome Jordan Levine.

Wonderbooks is a company started in 2018 by designer, illustrator, and comedian Jordan Levine in Baltimore. Influenced by vintage design and ephemera, but with an eye on the horizon, Wonderbooks creates useful and beautiful notebooks for a multitude of purposes. You can find Wonderbooks in several retail locations, including the Made In Baltimore Pop-Up Store at 20 W. North Ave, Baltimore, MD, and Atomic Books at 3620 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD.

In this episode, we touched upon the following points:

• Jordan's background and how he discovered his passion for illustration and design.
• The realization of wanting to pursue a creative path and the factors that influenced this decision.
• Jordan's favorite artists and the individuals who have inspired his work.
• The development of his artistic skills and the steps he took to establish a career in art.
• The influences that shape Jordan's work, including custom lettering and illustration styles.

Join us as we dive into the world of design, illustration, and the founding of Wonderbooks with Jordan Levine. Gain insights into his creative process, inspirations, and the keys to success in the industry.

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The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). 

Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:

• Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
• Edited by Daniel Alexis
• Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor

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• Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
• Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.

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