An enchanting song with a disenchanting outcome: a siren runs from the man she attracted.
I canât stop laughing at this. Illustration by Joseph Kuhn-RĂ©gnier. 1921.
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An enchanting song with a disenchanting outcome: a siren runs from the man she attracted.
I canât stop laughing at this. Illustration by Joseph Kuhn-RĂ©gnier. 1921.
Scary monsters and super creeps from the Betty Boop cartoons.
You could write a book about the monster imagery in these cartoons. I believeâjust my theoryâit has its roots in the Fleischer brothersâ Polish-Jewish background: for example, itâs not hard to recognize a golem in the monster in image 3. Itâs that same morbid horror stuff we see in the illustrations I occasionally post by say Thomas Theodor Heine or Franz Wacik.
The images are from: Betty Boopâs Museum (1932), Betty Boop, M.D. (1932), Betty Boopâs Penthouse (1933), Snow-White (1933);Â and Minnie the Moocher (1932).
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Paul Colin Black Magic, chocolate for Reveillon or New Year, 1928 Magazine illustrationÂ
Nightmare Makers c.1934Â
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DIOR HOMME f/w 2014
1. There are plenty of ways to enter a pool. The stairs is not one of them. 2. Never cancel dinner plans by text message. 3. Donât knock it âtil you try it. 4. If a street performer makes you stop walking, you owe him a buck. 5. Always use âweâ when referring to your home team or your government. 6. When entrusted with a secret, keep it. 7. Donât underestimate free throws in a game of âhorseâ. 8. Just because you can doesnât mean you should. 9. Donât dumb it down. 10. You only get one chance to notice a new haircut. 11. If youâre staying more than one night, unpack. 12. Never park in front of a bar. 13. Expect the seat in front of you to recline. Prepare accordingly. 14. Keep a picture of your first fish, first car, and first boy/girlfriend. 15. Hold your heroes to a high standard. 16. A suntan is earned, not bought. 17. Never lie to your doctor. 18. All guns are loaded. 19. Donât mention sunburns. Believe me, they know. 20. The best way to show thanks is to wear it. Even if itâs only once. 21. Take a vacation of your cell phone, internet, and TV once a year. 22. Donât fill up on bread, no matter how good. 23. A handshake beats an autograph. 24. Donât linger in the doorway. In or out. 25. If you choose to go in drag, donât sell yourself short. 26. If you want to know what makes you unique, sit for a caricature. 27. Never get your hair cut the day of a special event. 28. Be mindful of what comes between you and the Earth. Always buy good shoes, tires, and sheets. 29. Never eat lunch at your desk if you can avoid it. 30. When youâre with new friends, donât just talk about old friends. 31. Eat lunch with the new kids. 32. When traveling, keep your wits about you. 33. Itâs never too late for an apology. 34. Donât pose with booze. 35. If you have the right of way, take it. 36. You donât get to choose your own nickname. 37. When you marry someone, remember you marry their entire family. 38. Never push someone off a dock. 39. Under no circumstances should you ask a woman if sheâs pregnant. 40. Itâs not enough to be proud of your ancestry; live up to it. 41. Donât make a scene. 42. When giving a thank you speech, short and sweet is best. 43. Know when to ignore the camera. 44. Never gloat. 45. Invest in good luggage. 46. Make time for your mom on your birthday. Itâs her special day, too. 47. When opening presents, no one likes a good guesser. 48. Sympathy is a crutch, never fake a limp. 49. Give credit. Take blame. 50. Suck it up every now and again. 51. Never be the last one in the pool. 52. Donât stare. 53. Address everyone that carries a firearm professionally. 54. Stand up to bullies. Youâll only have to do it once. 55. If youâve made your point, stop talking. 56. Admit it when youâre wrong. 57. If you offer to help donât quit until the job is done. 58. Look people in the eye when you thank them. 59. Thank the bus driver. 60. Never answer the phone at the dinner table. 61. Forgive yourself for your mistakes. 62. Know at least one good joke. 63. Donât boo. Even the ref is somebodyâs son. 64. Know how to cook one good meal. 65. Learn to drive a stick shift. 66. Be cool to younger kids. Reputations are built over a lifetime. 67. Itâs okay to go to the movies by yourself. 68. Dance with your mother/father. 69. Donât lose your cool. Especially at work. 70. Always thank the host. 71. If you donât understand, ask before itâs too late. 72. Know the size of your boy/girlfriendâs clothes. 73. There is nothing wrong with a plain t-shirt. 74. Be a good listener. Donât just wait for your turn to talk. 75. Keep your word. 76. In college, always sit in the front. Youâll stand out immediately. 77. Carry your motherâs bags. She carried you for nine months. 78. Be patient with airport security. Theyâre just doing their jobs. 79. Donât be the talker in a movie. 80. The opposite sex likes people who shower. 81. You are what you do, not what you say. 82. Learn to change a tire. 83. Be kind. Everyone has a hard fight ahead of them. 84. An hour with grandparents is time well spent. Ask for advice when you need it. 85. Donât litter. 86. If you have a sister, get to know her boyfriend. Your opinion is important. 87. You wonât always be the strongest or the fastest. But you can be the toughest. 88. Never call someone before 9am or after 9pm. 89. Buy the orange properties in Monopoly. 90. Make the little things count. 91. Always wear a bra at work. 92. There is a fine line between looking sultry and slutty. Find it. 93. Youâre never too old to need your mom. 94. Ladies, if you make the decision to wear heels on the first date, commit to keeping them on and keeping your trap shut about how much your feet kill. 95. Know the words to your national anthem. 96. Your dance moves might not be the best, but I promise making a fool of yourself is more fun than sitting on the bench alone. 97. Smile at strangers. 98. Make goals. 99. Being old is not dictated by your bedtime. 100. If you have to fight, punch first and punch hard.
a high school teacherâs list of 100 wisest words (via live-la-bella-e-vita)
BUTLER'S WHARF, Shad Thames, London. View of the gantries c. 1910. From  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-photos-of-London-and-the-East-End/
René Prouho - Algerian views, c.1910
Woman seated at a soda fountain table is pouring alcohol into a cup from a cane, during Prohibition, 1922
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CUANDO ESCRIBIR PESA. Corren tiempos oscuros en la literatura. Sobre eso no se puede decir nada nuevo. El problema editorial en España radica en el corazĂłn de la polĂtica de mercado que prima hoy en dĂa. Vender es el verbo que rige la condiciĂłn del editor, anulando cualquier ejercicio crĂtico y ajustando la publicaciĂłn a un balance de ventas. Balance de ventas que adereza concursos y premios con su ponzoña. Las escusas que sirven de justificaciĂłn para esto son diversas. A partir de aquellos que consideran al lector como un estĂșpido redomado al que hay que darle el texto mascadito surgen los que defienden que el futuro de la literatura debe sustentarse mediante el simplismo de la prosa y la poesĂa. Simplismo, que no sencillez. TambiĂ©n estĂĄn esos que prefieren editar 15 malos libros al año a la espera de que cinco salgan bien para paliar las perdidas y sacar alguna ganancia. Aunque yo, como escritor, debo dejar el ataque a la infame estructura editorial en manos de la crĂtica cultural que llevan a cabo equipos como la Patrulla de SalvaciĂłn. Como escritor, mi funciĂłn en esto apela a un nivel que dista de la economĂa empresarial. Como muchos otros escritores, debo sentarme en soledad con las letras y aprender a paliar con el silencio. Escuchar a las letras que llenan la pantalla decirme que no soy un Chesterton o un Ende o un Primo Levi. Que solo soy uno mĂĄs de los miles que dedican las horas muertas a ponerse delante de la pantalla a dibujar universos. ÂżQuiĂ©n sabe? Puede que entre esos miles que predican el culto secreto de la tinta, el genio literario de esta era este esperando a que alguien le lea. Una palmadita en la espalda, alguien que le invite a una cerveza. Algo asĂ. Puede que el Genio este por ahĂ, rascando de bolsillos ajenos para pagarse el tabaco y sintiĂ©ndose humillado por el freak show que es hoy por hoy la literatura. Viendo a los escritores aclamados menearse por lecturas, eventos y congresos como mujeres barbudas que comen de su propio esperpento. Y puede que no pueda aguantarlo. Puede que llegue el dĂa donde ese Genio decida darse por muerto y entregarse al silencio. Escribir es el arte del espĂritu sobre los miedos pero lo del Genio no serĂa miedo. El Genio nunca dejarĂĄ de escribir, porque el ha hecho de la vida su propia historia, pero bien puede colgar su pluma por puro agotamiento al no encontrar ni una pepita de oro en ese rĂo de letras al que se ha entregado buena parte de su vida. No crean que la caĂda del Genio viene dada Ășnicamente por un mercado adverso. Con fe pueden cruzarse desiertos asĂ que no, no es por ello. La muerte del Genio viene del silencio. De ojos que se cansan de ver glorias y de labios que sĂłlo han probado la tierra. De creer que en este mercado de putas, el es la fea a la que acuden los primerizos o los que no pueden pagar un mejor cuerpo. Y le leen, al desnudo, en total silencio. Dice la leyenda que de internet han salido grandes escritores. Cuando pienso en los libros editados por Wattapad, esa serie llamada "After" de la que se vende bajo el lema "La historia de un amor infinito", sinceramente, no me lo creo. La gente lee, o dice que lee, pero raro es que el lector de la cara para mostrarle al escritor cĂłmo ha recibido el texto. A riesgo de ponerme marxista dirĂ© que la primera crĂtica, la que puede cambiar las reglas del juego, viene del pueblo. Lo de Leer y Callar dĂ©jenselo a las grandes editoriales, que tienen ya experiencia en ese juego. El ser humano es sensible a la belleza artĂstica pero parece que nos hemos ido olvidando de ello. Comenten y critiquen lo que lean, reivindiquen que el lector no es el estĂșpido que espera el cebe cultural nocivo que sirven en las letras. Los escritores seguiremos aquĂ, paseando nuestros muertos, mientras seguimos buscando al Genio. Seguimos aquĂ, escribiendo, esperando nuestro momento mientras nos come el polvo y el silencio. Alejandro MejĂas.
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Rezando en la infinita blancura de turbio vida escrita, sometido al desesperado pĂșlpito del silencio a gritos donde la asfixia de los cosmos encuentra nido para la personal histeria colectiva. Tiñen de azul recuerdo melancolĂa tactos sobre piel cĂĄlida ahora frĂa, futuras voces difusas sobre la negra-gris blancura.
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