Jeff Wayne’s 1978 progressive rock disco show tunes concept album War of the Worlds is both a masterpiece and a hairbrained idea.
I have the original two LP set, illustrated with large paintings by artists Peter Goodfellow, Geoff Taylor and Michael Trim (pictured) – showing a Victorian world gone mad. Richard Burton narrates the invasion, with text from H.G. Wells original novel. [Read more →]
The first ramen in space!
Space ramen is just a few of the wares at Shin Yokohama’s ‘Raumen Museum’ in Tokyo. Article here.
I’ve always enjoyed Maruchan’s Instant Lunch myself. I like how they get the oily noodles/brothy flavor/MSG mix just right in their Shrimp cup.
Damn the whole foodie thing, this is comfort food for me. And a few weeks back, by chance, I got to meet Maruchan’s long time graphic designer (thanks Marie!).
Here’s how they make it.
‘The 1960s were a time of huge cultural upheaval in America. From the Civil Rights movement to the counterculture of the late 60s and the Summer of Love, the times, they were a-changin’. Unfortunately, this wasn’t reflected heavily in the commercials of the time.’
Another great article – and video – of trends in 1960s commercials over at Eat Me Daily.
‘In the 1950s, television was just beginning to tighten its grip on the American consciousness . . . Commercials for all kinds of food products hit the airwaves, from cereal and snack foods, to beer and cigarettes.’
A great article – and video – of trends in 1950s commercials over at Eat Me Daily.
‘I think David Carson is at a loss for what rules to break, as he has now done away with them all’ -yves
‘David Carson is the David Byrne of design.’ -leandro
‘bullshit. all bullshit’ -pablo
Still pissing people off, still provoking.
Here’s a summation of David Carson’s talk at TYPOBerlin 2010.
HST quote
Nothing could ever top the Hunter S. Thompson talk I attended back in 1990.
Drove miles to see THE Gonzo journalist himself; HST showed up on stage, bottle of whiskey in hand, drunk. Hit on the woman presenting him. Mumbled a bit, started yelling at the audience, they yelled back. Went on for a few minutes. Then he left.
Tickets were 18 dollars.
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