Bill Miller named President at Galison Publishing LLC

San Francisco, CA (May 14, 2012) The McEvoy Group LLC, a San Francisco–based media company whose book properties include Chronicle Books, Princeton Architectural Press, and becker&mayer!, announced today that Bill Miller has joined the company as President of Galison Publishing LLC, comprised of Galison, Mudpuppy, Galison Holiday and Galison Private Label.

 

Bill Miller has a long and distinguished career in the retail and marketing industry, working most recently as a consultant for a diverse range of brands and clients including Jonathan Adler, New York Times, Direct Brands, Lightwedge, Rodale and Moleskine USA. Prior to that he was a Vice President of Merchandising, Gift, Product Development and Calendars at Barnes & Noble.

 

"I am very excited about this new opportunity to build upon the tradition of quality, creativity and value that Galison and Mudpuppy have always stood for in the minds of the consumer,” says Bill Miller.  “I think the team at Galison/Mudpuppy and I have  a great opportunity to grow and expand upon the strong foundation Jerry Galison has built."

 

Jack Jensen, McEvoy Group President, adds, “"We are extremely pleased  to be bringing Bill Miller on board at Galison/ Mudpuppy. He is a consummate publishing professional, and his rich background and considerable vision will provide innovative ongoing success for this exceptional publishing program.”

 About Galison

Galison Publishing LCC is a New York–based publishing company which focuses on gift, stationery and toy products. It includes Galison, Mudpuppy, Galison Holiday, and Galison Private Label. 

About the McEvoy Group

The McEvoy Group is a San Francisco–based media company whose other holdings include Chronicle Books, Princeton Architectural Press, Spin Media, McEvoy Media, and becker&mayer!.

 

Galison, the New York Botanical Garden, and Monet's Giverny

We were excited to hear that our neighbor in the Bronx, The New York Botanical Garden, is unveiling an exhibit called Monet's Garden. Their announcement said:

"This stunning tribute to French Impressionist Claude Monet showcases a seasonally changing interpretation of the garden that inspired his art. Two rarely seen paintings by the artist—one of which has never been shown in the United States—will be on view, and films, chamber music concerts, poetry readings, and hands-on art projects for kids will provide rich insight into the life and work of this renowned master."

We know a thing or two about Monet's garden--images of Giverny and especially the water lily ponds there have always been customer favorites on Galison note cards, journals, and other gifts.          cards from Galison's Monet Waterliles Keepsake Box

The New York Botanical Garden's exhibit runs from May 19 through October October 21. Read more about it at their lovely website, then hop a subway or Metro North and go have a look.

 

     

Monet Waterlilies Jigsaw Puzzle

 

Hope to see you there!

~Susan

P.S. You may like some of our recycled paper cards and notebooks with Monet Waterlily images, too! Have a look at the whole Monet collection.

 

 

 

Brian Biggs Does it Again!

 

We love working with illustrator Brian Biggs. In a Galiwag post from 2008 we talked about commissioning him to illustrate lots of "things that go" for Mudpuppy puzzles.

Since then he's moved on, or rather, gone w-a-y- back in time. Have a look at his new Dinosaurs block puzzle!  

 

There's even better news: to celebrate, he's having a contest on his blog, and if you can identify these guys, you have a chance to win a puzzle. Click here to read more and enter the contest.

But hurry--he's chosing a winner on Friday!

 

If you don't win, you can buy this and other great Mudpuppy gifts illustrated by Brian Biggs at our website. For example, these Dinosaur 12-Piece  or Outer Space Color Me puzzles from Mudpuppy:

 

Sports Flip & Draw book

or even...things that go on a Mudpuppy Crossroads 42 Piece Puzzle!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



There's even a video  he made of putting together the puzzle. This guy has way too much fun!!

~Susan

 

Farewell, Maurice Sendak

Along with most of New York, we at Galison/Mudpuppy were sorry to hear that Maurice Sendak had died this morning. It's worth reading the New York Times obituary.

Over the years Mudpuppy produced cards, puzzles, and games based on Mr. Sendak's illustrations for his classic Where the Wild Things Are. That book, along with his In the Night Kitchen, were household favorites in our home.

My son and I were thrilled when Mr. Sendak illustrated several posters to celebrate reading in his hometown. This "New York is Book Country "poster from 1993 hung in my son's room for many years!

So farewell, and thanks for all the stories!

 

~Susan

National Stationery Day!

 

We just found out it’s "National Stationery Day"!

How did we almost let this "holiday" slip by? If there is one day a year we should celebrate more than any other, it would be "National Stationery Day"!

We love our stationery more than anything. Bringing all our fans cute and functional products to use in their everyday lives brings us so much joy. (and hopefully yours too)

We could list all our stationery; Thank You Cards, Magnetic Note Pads, Journals, you get the idea, but this post might never end!

So here are a few of our favorite products. What are your favorites?

Out to Sea Correspondence Cards

 Quill & Ink Mini Note Journal

 
Avian Friends Gift Notes

 
Kate Sutton Pocket Planner

 
Book Friends Book of Labels

Songbirds Sticky Notes

Garden Thank You Create-A-Card

Dessert Fun Shaped Sticky Notes

O'Keeffe Sunflower Keepsake Box

Hope everyone gets in as much stationery as they can today on this glorious “National Stationery Day”!!!

 

~Shannon

 

 

 

Store of the Month-Jackrabbit Toys

 

We are excited to share our April “Store of the Month”, Jackrabbit Toys in New Jersey!

Jackrabbit Toys has been in business for over 20 years and was recently named 2012 Best Toy Store by NJ Monthly Magazine! With two store locations, Sea Girt and Shrewsbury, Jackrabbit Toys has you covered.

You can get a specialty themed gift basket made; Farm Animals, Ballerinas, or Dinosaurs just to name a few.

Or pick up one of the many, many toys Jackrabbit has in store!

And Jackrabbit Toys doesn’t just offer toys; you can also visit story time, play bingo with the Easter Bunny and of course Santa and Mrs. Clause stop by for a visit every year!

Jackrabbit Toys is every little kids dream and maybe some adults too. Stay up to date on everything going on at Jackrabbit Toys from their website and Facebook page.

A quick trip to New Jersey seems in order for us; see you at Jackrabbit Toys this weekend!

 

~Shannon