I can't decide if this is a dream or a nightmare.
Painting
2008, artist Dan May
from his website
September 29, 2009
Panama-Pacific Typewriter
I'm a typewriter obsessive. I own at least 4, all manual, all working. I love the smell, the sound, and the type itself. I use them for zines all the time. Staples still carries the ribbons, in case you want to try it yourself, and you can get a not-too-beat-up typewriter at any flea market or thrift store even now.
Atlantic City, NJ
1916
from Cuentos
blast off
Pin-up Rocket Hobo WTF?
for the cover of Imagination magazine
1950s, illustrator Harold W. McCauley
from eFanzines.com
a cutting joke
My brother in law is a butcher. I'll have to ask if he uses the sword method.
Cliff Tooley’s City Hall Meat Market, Seattle, Washington
1947, photographer Tom Howell
from Vintage Seattle
old bagpiper
Hell of an instrument, the pipes. You can find variations all over the world. Some folks hate the sound, but it stirs something in me. This fellow looks like he can play like the devil.
Koprivshtitsa, Bulgaria
1971, photographer Alexander Sertev
from Pamoramio
Godfather Death
He went on his way, and then Death, on his withered legs, came walking toward him, and said, "Take me as your child's godfather."
The man asked, "Who are you?"
"I am Death, who makes everyone equal."
Then the man said, "You are the right one. You take away the rich as well as the poor, without distinction. You shall be my child's godfather.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
1914, illustrator John B. Gruell
from SurLaLune
September 27, 2009
September 24, 2009
Underage Drinking
From the other pictures in the stream, this was the wall of his garage. I wonder if he's a corporate drone now or just a cynical old punk.
somewhere in punk rock America
1983
from bullittmcqueen's flickr stream
two cowboys
These two look like they came into town and decided, since they were wearing their best white shirts, to get a picture made. Seems like the one sitting down wanted to show off his boots as well. Can't say as I blame him.
Marion, Iowa
late 1800s
from The Cabinet Card Gallery
Fresh, Crunchy Vegetable Salad Parade
I've been poor lately and fresh veggies have been in low supply. This looks great to me. And dig that cool spoon and fork set.
Better Homes and Gardens Salad Book
1967
from saltycotton's flickr stream
24 hour honor system library
No matter where people go, no matter how poor folks are, libraries spring up. Can't live on bread alone.
Slab City, California
2009, photographer Vanda Nagy
from toadberry
September 23, 2009
Justifiably
I'll admit it, if I didn't think it would make me look like a douche, I would wear a bowler. No mod, I.
German Mod Fanzine
1966
from Mod Culture
to pay the piper
...'Cross the hills to God knows where
The piper pranced, a leadin'
Each child in Hamlin Town but me,
And I stayed home unheedin'.
My papa says that I was blest
For if that music found me,
I'd be witch-cast like all the rest.
This town grows old around me.
I cannot say I did not hear
That sound so haunting hollow --
I heard, I heard, I heard it clear...
I was afraid to follow.
(Shel Silverstein, "The One Who Stayed")
Illustration from The Pied Piper of Hamelin, by Robert Browning
1888, illustrator Kate Greenaway
from Project Gutenburg
September 22, 2009
Entertaining the Troops
The sailors all look somewhat confused about this, don't you think?
Dancer Joyce Breazell, Guam
1945
from Film Noir Photos
1950 Ford Crestliner by the tracks
This one's the opposite of tilt shift. The house and car and so on are all models, lined up with the real landscape (the train, trees, and so on). No photoshop, just great miniatures and placement. This kind of work is a labor of pure love.
Elgin Park
2009, artist Michael Paul Smith
from his flickr stream and you should check that shit out
Grow It Yourself
Doesn't it make you want to grow a garden? I'm telling you, those WPA posters were fucking genius.
Government Propaganda
1941-1943, illustrator Herbert Bayer
from Vintage Printable
a bird and a banjo
Two voices from my childhood: Pete Seeger and Big Bird. No wonder I enjoy banjo music so much.
Sesame Street
1970s
from Hooperfan's Page
Latchkey
Is "latchkey kid" even a common term anymore?
Acrylic on wood, covered in resin.
2009, artist N.C. Winters
from ncwinters.com
September 21, 2009
Brachiosaurus
This would not be the worst neighbor I have ever had.
Polaroid
no stats available
from feverish's flickr stream
college party
Ladies, ladies. He's obviously not worth burning each other with cigarettes over.
Portland State College (now Portland State University)
1957, photographer Herb Perkins
from Historic Photo Archive
comment moderation
I hate to do this, but I'm switching on comment moderation for a while. I've been getting major hits from an Asian spammer.
September 20, 2009
But boast themselves more comely than before.
I can't help it, I think that a kid raised on more Rackham than Disney turn out to be more interesting people.
Comus by John Milton
1921, illustrator Arthur Rackham
from subtlebody.com
high grade beef
It's 1:30 in the morning and I'm hungry. Hungry in a way that only a square hamburger can satisfy. Too bad I'm pretty sure Wendy's is closed.
Family Circle Illustrated Library of Cooking, Vol. 3
1972
from adrigu's flickr stream
September 19, 2009
Morning Bath
Yeah, I have to wash every morning, too, otherwise I feel grubby all day.
photogravure, brown ink
1907, photographer Edward S. Curtis
from Library of Congress
wipers in the roundhouse
No matter where you work, no matter who you are, lunch is going to be the highlight of the work day.
Clinton, Iowa
1943, photographer Jack Delano
from Library of Congress
Heed the Call
This reminds me of those folks who dress up as superheroes and do things like stop muggers, cut boots off car tires, and prevent drunken women in bars from going home with sleazy guys.
Acrylic on Canvas
2003, artist Aaron Jasinski
from Jasinski's deviantart
The King and His Queen
I wonder at what point Elvis started to believe his own hype.
Pimp Elvis
1970s
from rETROzONE, seen at Martin Klasch
pass that
I dig these guys. They have a sense of humor and they like to play dress up. You know, also the cool music.
Gnarls Barkley as Cheech and Chong
2006
from How Do You See the World
DTLCUI (Driving Tiny Little Cars Under the Influence)?
God damn, I wish I knew the story behind this one!
Boise, Idaho
no stats
from Least Wanted's flickr stream
Beer * Liquor * Cigarettes
You can tell this guy took no nonsense. I wonder if the store is still in the family.
found photo
late 1960s
from House Plant Picture Studio
Bland Tomtar Och Troll (Among Trolls and Elves)
That's about the most genial troll I ever did see. And I suspect this man's artwork was an influence on Jim Henson. Can you see it?
Bland Tomtar Och Troll (Among Trolls and Elves)
1907, artist John Bauer
from the ASIFA-Hollywood Animation Archive
"backstage" at the "girlie" show
I bet she put on a hell of a show.
Rutland, Vermont
1941, photographer Jack Delano
from Library of Congress
September 18, 2009
Gas Masks
No one looks human wearing one of these things. Especially shirtless. They look like China Mieville characters.
The Sidney McGee Collection
WW I era
from Tennessee Tech University Archives
Sutro Baths
Sometimes I wish the grand public works would come back into favor.
A visitor to the Baths not only had a choice of 7 different swimming pools—one fresh water and six salt water baths ranging in temperatures—but could visit a museum displaying Sutro's large and varied personal collection of artifacts from his travels, a concert hall, seating for 8,000, and, at one time, an ice skating rink. During high tides, water would flow directly into the pools from the nearby ocean, recycling the 2 million US gallons of water in about an hour. During low tides, a powerful turbine water pump, built inside a cave at sea level, could be switched on from a control room and could fill the tanks at a rate of 6,000 US gallons a minute (380 L/s), recycling all the water in five hours.
San Francisco, California
1880s
from Alamedianinfo.com
Bullnose Ray
Flying, swimming, what's the difference?
Myliobatis freminvillii
2006, photographer Henry Horenstein
from Animalia, seen through Uncertain Times
Wall of Death
"A thrill a minute! A mile a second! Don't miss the opportunity to see this exciting daredevil. Racing and driving around a board wall! Daring deeds to shock and thrill you! One slip could mean disaster and death!"
Carnival Sideshow
1950s
from Carnival Midways
Roller Boogie
How are they all dancing to the one guy's headphones? Those wacky 70s.
no stats available
1970s
from Ben Pearce's flickr stream
September 17, 2009
And now, for something completely different.
Wha huh? I don't know who this woman is, but I want to party with her.
Islamorada, Florida
2009
from The Travel Slut's flickr stream
September 16, 2009
September 15, 2009
ambiguous
I can't tell how either of them feel about this situation.
found snapshot
no stats available
from Square America
those lips
Ever see the movie Foxfire? It wasn't a good movie, but it had good moments. Ditto Gia. To say the same about Hackers may be going a little far.
Angelina Jolie
1990s
from fuckyeahdykes
clearly not impressed
This is from a blog I watch that''s full of out of context and awesome comic panels like this. I saw these two love birds and had to share. The look on her face says it all.
comic
1940s
from Comically Vintage
the big house
This looks like a mix between my childhood and pirates.
Hawaii
1970s
from pahoa, and you should check out the rest of the photos.
September 14, 2009
Rock Out!
Girl band, boy band, doesn't matter, the bass player's stoned.
Do you know this band?
no stats available
from foundphotos.net
Pals
They certainly do seem friendly. I like to see the military men of different nations find common interests.
postcard
no stats available
from Cover Browser
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