This Japanese poster for the movie Apocalypse Now (1979) was sold by Heritage Auctions on 22 March 2009 for $1,792.50 USD. The large font translates to Apocalypse of Hell.
[Found here.]
Category: Retro & Vintage
Rubiginous Hot Links
Blues de Bernadette, Lost Bayou Ramblers (2012)Formed in 1999 in Pilette, Louisiana, LBR plays an eclectic mix of Cajun / creole / country swamp rock with an ear for traditional music preservation.
Rock.
Electric Pac-Man [h/t Jaime G.].
Papaoutai [via Memo Of The Air].
Iceman Fred [via Thompson, blog].
1st Female Pilot [via Everlasting Blört].
Army Surplus mobile machine shop for sale [via Bustednuckles].
[Top image: The meme dates to at least 2015. Photo of Slavic(?) family dates to early 1900s, first appeared online around 2007.
h/t Sol R. L. via FB.]
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The Art of Carlos Nine
Carlos Nine (1944-2016) was an Argentine draftsman, painter, graphic artist and sculptor. These images and more can be found here, bio here.
The Roadtrip
[Found here.]
To Be T or Not To Be T
[Found here, foo.]
Be a Practical Motorist
First published in 1934 by George Newnes, British car magazine Practical Motorist became an essential guide for generations of car owners who preferred the “do-it-yourself” approach to vehicle maintenance.
[…]
More than just a technical manual, Practical Motorist captured the spirit of post-war motoring culture, fostering a community of enthusiasts who took pride in the grease under their fingernails and the reliability of their well-maintained vehicles.
[Click for larger pics. More practical covers here via Memo of the Air.]
Super Glue Marrsk
Silver Kamen & The Goop Monsters
Silver Kamen was a Japanese television series in the early 1970s. It’s available on DVD.
[Image found here.]
Childhood Nightmare
199 & 201 Henry Street
In 1980, photographers Brian Rose and Edward Fausty conducted a photo survey of derelict NYC, particularly the Lower East Side. This image is of 199 & 201 Henry Street, with a 1967 Chrysler Town & Country wagon at the curb.
According to a recent comment on FB, Apartment No. 3 at No. 199 Henry Street is now a 1 bedroom / 1 bath and rents for $2,600 / month.
[1980 view found here, 2024 screencap via Google Maps Street View.]
