Sometimes I sits and thinks
and sometimes I just sits.
[Photo by Leonard McCombe found here, with the caption „Całe życie budujemy mury, żeby potem znaleźć spokój, siedząc na ich szczycie.”]
Nothing Much Happened Today.
Tag: Retro & Vintage
The .Gif Friday Post No. 947 – Terry Gilliam’s Lipstick, Dancy Feets & Speed Choir
Girls in Bubbles
French model Simone in the bubble, Bar du Baguette, Saint Germain en Laye, France. Photo by Melvin Sokolsky, from his Bubble Series, 1963.
“The bubble in the series is made of Plastivew and is composed of two hemispheres with a 1/8-inch crack to allow for breathing room. Then the bubble was hung from a very thin, but strong cable. (It could have also held up a Cadillac.) This was probably one of the easiest shoots I’ve ever done in my life because there were no hair or makeup interruptions. No one could touch her in the bubble, so it was just her and I creating the images.” – Melvin Sokolsky
地獄の黙示録
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.]
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.
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.
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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
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.]
Tacky Raccoons 