Controversy: Ceci n'est pas une pipe!

Image: REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer

"...new posters for a recent Jacques Tati retrospective show the iconic Hulot without his pipe after the Paris public transport network (RATP) banned the picture, citing a 1991 law that prohibits advertising tobacco."


A drawing of Jacques Tati as Hulot (with his pipe) made by...?

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Image from pillpat (Agence eureka) showing pipe smoking in the "good ol' days".

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More pipe images at Musselsoppans Vänner: Ceci n'est pas une pipe
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Children's Books: Livres scolaires, part 2

""La ronde des nombres" méthode de calcul -CP-(illustrations de M.T. Aberdam) 1956"

livres scolaires
a set on Flickr by pillpat (Agence eureka)
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Art: Camilla Engman

Published with kind permission of the artist. Nice doggy!

"Earth" by Camilla Engman.
Camilla's Flickr
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Illustration: That Damned Pussy!

The Lazy World of Arthur Ignatowski (NotSafeForWork!)

Poster Art: Ludwig Hohlwein

Over here I found a collection of posters by Ludwig Hohlwein (1874-1939) and at 100 Years of Illustration and Design you'll find more plus information about the artist.
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Children's Books: Livres scolaires

""La ronde des nombres" méthode de calcul -CP-(illustrations de M.T. Aberdam) 1956"

livres scolaires
a set on Flickr by pillpat (Agence eureka)
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Vintage Comics: "Righto"

Golden Age Comic Book Stories: Wonderworld Comics

Vintage Comics: "You Said It!"

Golden Age Comic Book Stories: Wonderworld Comics

Vintage Comics: Alex Raymond

Golden Age Comic Book Stories: Alex Raymond
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Alex Raymond (Wikipedia)
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Illustration: How Calcium Saved My Life

Illustration by William Reusswig found at Today's Inspiration.

Poster Art: Call Girl

Girl of the Night aka Call Girl, 1960,
Dir: Joseph Cates,
Swedish poster,
Poster artist: Gösta Åberg
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Illustration: 30 Ways to Die of Electrocution

30 Ways to Die of Electrocution
"Here are 30 illustrations from the book Elektroschutz in 132 Bildern. These diagrams outline causes of electrical accidents." From bre pettis' Flickr. (Blog). And, no, it's no joke. It's from a 1931 illustrated German or Austrian book on electric safety.

Via WFMU's Beware of the Blog
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MGMT - Electric Feel
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Art: Hand Paintings

La Repubblica: “Animani”, omaggio al genio di (Mario) Mariotti
via Coudal Partners

Music: Peter Wyngarde - April

Peter Wyngarde - or Jason King if you will - wants to "sing" April for you and you'll find him in the sidebar. Under "Listen" you'll find my little April playlist. Enjoy.


Image was found here

Album Covers: Lille Gerhard

The top two (EP) covers, made by Ulf Gustafsson, were found at LP Cover Lover and the bottom one at Farbror Sid.

"Lille Gerhard", who also called himself "Little Gerhard" when he sang in English, was one of the first Swedish "rock" singers in the 50s. Listen to Lille Gerhard at Sid's!
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Vintage Photos: Vintage Tech

Dark Roasted Blend: The Cutting Edge of Retro Tech
Via RETrOZONe
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Vintage Comics: "NO!"

Another great vintage comic panel from Johan Urban's Gubblogg. Check it out for more goodness and watch out for the Brain-bat!
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Animation: Zoologic

Zoologic by Nicole Mitchell

via DRAWN!
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Vintage: Danish 70s Interior Design Porno Style

Let's take a look what's beyond, behind and beneath the flesh in Danish porn magazines of the 70s. Behold and be amazed by the crazy wallpapers, the psychadelic posters, the colorful carpets, the furniture, lamps and crazy kitsch accessories.

Musselsoppans Vänner: Danish 70s Interior Design Porno Style

By the way, I'd say it's "safe for work".


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Illustration: Olle Eksell, part 5

Illustration by Olle Eksell, 1958. "Stickat för barn" or "Knitting for kids". How about that? Knitted swim wear.

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Olle Eksell, part 1 to...
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Book:
Olle Eksell: Swedish Graphic Designer (buy)
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Somewhat related:
"No-one told us there would be fish in the sea. The children were startled."
20 ridiculous complaints made by holidaymakers
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