Quirk Corral: Golden DIY Projects and A Tribute to Alan Rickman

Here at Quirk we’ve spent the past week scouring the internet for the best bookish, geeky, and crafty links. Whether you are looking for lessons on how to draw Darth Vader or a history of book illustrations, we’re sure to have something to make your day a little brighter.

All Things Bookish

It’s well known that Dublin has quite the literary history. Now check out what the rest of Ireland has to offer.

Learn about the history of book illustration with this fascinating article.

Check out this new interview with author Margaret Atwood.

Harry Potter fans are paying tribute to actor Alan Rickman.
 

All Things Geeky

Check out this easy tutorial for drawing four different Star Wars helmets.

There’s good news for fans of Jessica Jones: Netflix is working on a second season.

The second half of season six of The Walking Dead is starting soon. Robert Kirkman promises that it will be wild.

All Things Crafty

Here are 24 DIY projects to adorn your home with golden flair.

You are going to want to follow these embroidery Instagram feeds.

These cookies may look ugly, but Smitten Kitchen promises that they taste great.