July 2008

New Web site launched: www.wisconsinnative.com.

This new Web site is a place to share your love for Wisconsin. It features the amusing and whimsical writing of former State Journal columnist Susan Lampert Smith.

Look for Susan's blog called The View from Blue Mounds, which will include day-to-day happenings in her life helping run an organic farm with her husband, Matt, while also working in Madison for UW Health. The site also has a collection of blogs from others around Wisconsin, including an original Cheesehead Sports blog. There are photo galleries and other stories submitted by users. The emphasis is on people, places and things that make Wisconsin unique.

Megadesign created the Wisconsin Native logo, business cards, and some banners for the site.

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July 2008

Two books are currently in layout production: Tastefully Small--Finger Sandwiches: Easy Party Sandwiches for All Occasions and Tastefully Small--Dessert Canapes: Bite-size Sweets for Easy Entertaining by Kim Hendrickson.

These two cookbooks offer clear, easy instructions accompanied by various tips and practical substitutions. Each book features full color photographs and watercolor illustrations of ingredients. The image at left shows the layout of the recipe for Grape, Brie, and Walnut Cups.

Both books are available for pre-order through www.atlantic-pub.com.

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June 2008

New book release: OUTDOOR GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAPHY: The Complete Digital Guide to Taking Successful Outdoor Glamour Photographs by Bill Lemon.

In this book Bill Lemon explains, image by image, how each was created and the equipment used, as well as the time of day that produces the best image and how to use the light to your advantage. Also included is a discussion of scouting for locations that fit one model better than another, backgrounds, depth of field issues, and much more. The step-by-step, image-by-image information contained in this book is highly enjoyable, whether you are interested in learning the process or simply want to gaze at breathtaking, tasteful artwork.

Meg Buchner designed the interior layout and coordinated print production for Atlantic Publishing on this project. To order, visit www.atlantic-pub.com.

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June 2008

Just for Fun! To celebrate the birthday of Atlantic Publishing's President, Douglas Brown, these "faux" magazine covers were created and printed as 18" x 24" posters.