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2 RED BOOKS
Here's 2 books that came up with the same joke for the cover.
"Monty Python's Big Red Book" came out in 1972 and is a humorous delve into the content of the TV series, plus a few added extras specifically for the book.
It does contain a sequence of 12 photos of John Cleese demonstrating how to walk silly, so is worth it just for that alone!
They also managed to squeeze another joke on the front too - yes, it's a paperback.
"Chairman Blair's Little Red Book" was published in 2001 and is a satirical swipe at Tony Blair's vision for the new Labour Party.
It was written by Brian Homer and is illustrated by Steve Bell.
"Monty Python's Big Red Book" came out in 1972 and is a humorous delve into the content of the TV series, plus a few added extras specifically for the book.
It does contain a sequence of 12 photos of John Cleese demonstrating how to walk silly, so is worth it just for that alone!
They also managed to squeeze another joke on the front too - yes, it's a paperback.
"Chairman Blair's Little Red Book" was published in 2001 and is a satirical swipe at Tony Blair's vision for the new Labour Party.
It was written by Brian Homer and is illustrated by Steve Bell.
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THE DIGGERThe Digger magazine was launched in 1987 and was a cross between Punch & Private Eye.
Politics, celebs, media and sport all getting the satirical treatment, although it was a bit more lightweight than their main rivals. Lots of cartoons too. Even had a character at the top of the mag mimicking Private Eye's "Little Gnittie". Despite having a few full page ads, the mag eventually run out of dosh and closed down within a year. The one here is the very first issue. |
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SPOT THE PARODY
We're all familiar with the "I Luv New York" slogan, designed by Milton Glaser in the mid 1970's.
The original is cool, but I was a bit fed up seeing the thousands of variants it later spawned around the globe.
Having said that, this T-shirt parody caught my eye a couple of years back, and so I ended up buying it.
It's by Damien Hirst.
The original is cool, but I was a bit fed up seeing the thousands of variants it later spawned around the globe.
Having said that, this T-shirt parody caught my eye a couple of years back, and so I ended up buying it.
It's by Damien Hirst.
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HOROBIN HEART
Here's another pretty neat red heart idea - a postcard also designed in the 70's, but this time probably escaped your attention.
It's by Pete Horobin and is titled "One In A Million" printed in 1978.
A witty way to express affection or approval without being soppy or sentimental.
It's by Pete Horobin and is titled "One In A Million" printed in 1978.
A witty way to express affection or approval without being soppy or sentimental.
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MUSEUM BOOK FUNThis is a very nice piece of work.
It's a British Museum book called "Look Here", and the concept behind it is that it presents pairs of images on opposite sides of the page, that have a visual connection. For example, the egg in a cup sketch on the cover is by French artist, Redon, and inside the book across from the egg on the other page is a carved spoon from the Philippines. So you get things like a pair of Chinese sandals opposite sculpted feet from Greece. Similar themes also crop up, for instance a female with a parasol in a Japanese woodblock print opposite a female with parasol on French pottery. A good fun way to explore the museums collection while observing the comparison of how an object is depicted by different cultures. |
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BACON x GG x HEATH
In 2009, I got this Francis Bacon parody published in the Spectator.
It then reminded me that I read somewhere, Michael Heath used to socialise with Francis Bacon around the London pubs back in the day.
My memory was rather hazy on this, so during the course of our regular correspondence (Michael is the Spectator cartoon editor), I asked him if my recollection was correct.
His reply is on the Spectator note here.
So it turns out I was right enough, but not only that, if it wasn't for Michael, history could have been referring to Bacon as a cartoonist rather than an artist!
It then reminded me that I read somewhere, Michael Heath used to socialise with Francis Bacon around the London pubs back in the day.
My memory was rather hazy on this, so during the course of our regular correspondence (Michael is the Spectator cartoon editor), I asked him if my recollection was correct.
His reply is on the Spectator note here.
So it turns out I was right enough, but not only that, if it wasn't for Michael, history could have been referring to Bacon as a cartoonist rather than an artist!
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ENJOY THE SCENERY!
Most people have seen the countryside from inside a car - but it's not very often people see the countryside actually inside the car!
Just how many decades had this car been rooted to the spot to allow a full sized tree to grow through the middle of it?
Not sure what model it is but it does look it could be from around the 1920's/30's period.
Anyway, the location was on the outskirts of Gloucester and I took the picture one wintery day in 1996.
Just how many decades had this car been rooted to the spot to allow a full sized tree to grow through the middle of it?
Not sure what model it is but it does look it could be from around the 1920's/30's period.
Anyway, the location was on the outskirts of Gloucester and I took the picture one wintery day in 1996.
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This Viv Stanshall album came out in 1984 and is titled "Sir Henry At Ndidi's Kraal".
It's a story about the amusingly intolerable imperialist, Sir Henry Rawlinson, who sets off on an expedition to Africa.
The nasty cover was nicely drawn by Ralph Steadman.
A bonus (for me anyway) is that the music was performed by members of Rip, Rig & Panic, a band I saw play in Edinburgh back in 1981.
It's a story about the amusingly intolerable imperialist, Sir Henry Rawlinson, who sets off on an expedition to Africa.
The nasty cover was nicely drawn by Ralph Steadman.
A bonus (for me anyway) is that the music was performed by members of Rip, Rig & Panic, a band I saw play in Edinburgh back in 1981.
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GG v PEELYWhen I was living in Dundee, I used to be a regular at a nightclub called Fat Sams.
It laid on live bands each week and had a disco playing lots of underground dance grooves. One of the best nights out at Fat Sams was the time John Peel paid a visit back in 1984. Peely's selection on the night was as diverse as the music he played on his radio show - from fresh indie to raw punk, new wave to old soul, 80's hip hop next to 60's garage, loads of reggae and African tunes too! The friend I was with decided to go over to him to see if she could get his autograph. Shortly after she came back beaming and showed me the bit of paper he had written on - it said "John Peel - the world's most boring man". A little while later I then went over and had a word in his ear. I asked if he had any Ini Kamoze records with him - this was a new reggae singer that had recently burst onto the music scene - he shut his eyes, smiled and nodded in acknowledgement. And now it was my turn to come back beaming! Even so, I stayed to the very end but he never played any Ini Kamoze at all. |
Perhaps, at the end of the day, my request was too obscure even for Peely!
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WARNING - FROGS AHEAD!
I had become quite familiar with many of the road signs on display when cycling around the Cotswolds countryside - warning signs for animals like deer and cattle, but this was the only time I had ever seen one for frogs!
The location was near Upton St Leonards and I snapped it in 1997.
The location was near Upton St Leonards and I snapped it in 1997.
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MAGIC EYE ITEMS
When I bought the first "Magic Eye" book in 1993, I remember expecting to see lenticular or hologram style images inside.
I didn't see any 3D images at first, flicking through the computer generated repeat patterns, but once I found out what to do, I soon picked up the knack required of staring at the pictures.
So sighting the first 3D image was a bit of a hallelujah moment for me!
This here is a bundle of Magic Eye stuff I still have in my collection.
Not just books and postcards, but also the very first ever Magic Eye video!
This came out in 1994 and the content is basically the same concept as the Magic Eye images, except they are animated.
It has things like birds flying, fish swimming, travel through space, a trip on a roller-coaster etc
The soundtrack's cool ambient music fits perfectly and it was introduced by Peter Jones, the "Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy" narrator.
I didn't see any 3D images at first, flicking through the computer generated repeat patterns, but once I found out what to do, I soon picked up the knack required of staring at the pictures.
So sighting the first 3D image was a bit of a hallelujah moment for me!
This here is a bundle of Magic Eye stuff I still have in my collection.
Not just books and postcards, but also the very first ever Magic Eye video!
This came out in 1994 and the content is basically the same concept as the Magic Eye images, except they are animated.
It has things like birds flying, fish swimming, travel through space, a trip on a roller-coaster etc
The soundtrack's cool ambient music fits perfectly and it was introduced by Peter Jones, the "Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy" narrator.
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COMEDIAN STAMPS & POSTCARDSThis Royal Mail stamps presentation pack came out in 1998.
It features well known UK comedians and were drawn by Gerald Scarfe. They also printed postcards which I have as well, but so as to not duplicate the entire set of stamps, I've just displayed one as an example - Tommy Cooper. |
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BLOCKS AND BOOKS
The left picture is a blockhead sitting on some books.
The right picture is a bookworm sitting among some blocks.
I snapped the left photo in 2003 outside the Tate Modern in London.
The artwork is a massive inflatable called "Blockhead" and is by Paul McCarthy.
I took the right photo in 2006 in London's Kensington Gardens.
This was a chill out cafe inside a large inflatable structure where both the tables and chairs were grey blocks.
The right picture is a bookworm sitting among some blocks.
I snapped the left photo in 2003 outside the Tate Modern in London.
The artwork is a massive inflatable called "Blockhead" and is by Paul McCarthy.
I took the right photo in 2006 in London's Kensington Gardens.
This was a chill out cafe inside a large inflatable structure where both the tables and chairs were grey blocks.
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HEAVY PLASTICWay back in 1978, I went to Glasgow to see Black Sabbath at the Apollo. This was the second time I saw Sabbath live, having caught them play at the Apollo the year before. On this occasion, however, the support act was Van Halen, who were making their first UK appearance on the Sabbath tour. They were quite scintillating too it has to be said, especially for a warm-up act! Anyway, near the end of their set, they set off some flash-bombs, along with a hyperactive smoke machine and blinding floodlights aimed at the audience. You couldn't actually see the stage for a couple of seconds during this burst of pyrotechnic activity. Then just as the floodlights started to die down a bit, I saw an object hurtling towards me at a full speed. So within the split second I had, I managed to duck out of the way in the nick of time as it went zooming over my head. Was it a whiskey bottle? A beer can? A seat? No, when I turned around to find out what it was, the guy behind me in the next row actually caught it! Turns out it was a frisbee that Van Halen's singer threw into the crowd during the blinding light sequence. It had band stickers on it as well as all their autographs. So if it wasn't for that dazzling light and dry ice, I could have been telling you about the time I caught Van Halen's frisbee! |
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THE OSBOURNES IN 2DThe mention of Black Sabbath in the previous item reminded me that I have their main man, Ozzy, featured on one of the DVD covers of the 2DTV series.
2DTV was a topical animation series that satirised political news and high profile celebs who made the headlines each week. By the time 2004 was in flow, the entire Osbourne family had become world famous because of the TV series that documented their home life in the USA. So needless to say, this in turn became a tasty topic for 2DTV's animators. One of the originators of 2DTV was cartoonist, Giles Pilbrow. |
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MAD MAGFrom a madman (Ozzy) to a mad mag.
I used to get Mad magazine way back in the 1960's and early 70's when I was a schoolboy. It was just a sporadic purchase mind you, because the mag being American meant it was only available from shops who would import it. Mad was really good at lampooning - things like movies, politics, TV shows etc, all getting the parody treatment. It was mostly strip cartoons and themed features, not much in the way of single frame gags. The magazine kinda slipped by the wayside after my school days, and it wasn't until I spotted this issue here on a shelf in Bristol in 2003 that I decided to indulge again just for old time sake. It was pretty much the same format as the previous decades I was delighted to see. Even a touch of contemporary sick humour with a feature on "Suicide Greetings Cards"! |
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1990 WORLD CUPBeing Scottish, my football team is Scotland of course.
When it came to the 1990 World Cup tournament, however, I ended up treating myself to a Brazil T-shirt! Scotland and Brazil were actually in the same Group for the first round, alongside Costa Rica and Sweden. Before the tournament started, I was in Cheltenham doing a bit of shopping in a place called Cult Clothing who specialised in street-style fashion. They had an array of World Cup T-shirts for most of the teams involved, and although they had Scotland in the racks, it was the Brazilian one that caught my eye most, so had to have it. In 1990, I was also heavily into the Acid Jazz scene in which Brazilian music played a big part, so the fact it had "Samba Stars" on the T-shirt, helped sway the purchase. So there I was, shouting for Scotland, whilst wearing our rivals gear!! As per usual, Scotland didn't get past the first round, and Brazil were top. I still have the T-shirt, and here's a picture of me wearing it. Incidentally, Cult Clothing later went on to become Superdry. The other item, also connected to the 1990 World Cup is the Scottish comic "Electric Soup". This was on the same lines as Viz, but mainly Scottish based material. This issue is the "World Cup-a-Soup" edition, published to coincide with the 1990 tournament. Needless to say, lots of kilts and booze crop up inside! |
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ANGUS OG BOOKHere's a Scottish cartoon character that didn't appear in Electric Soup, it's Angus Og.
Angus was the brainchild of Ewen Bain and this book celebrates 21 years of the Angus Og strip published in the Scottish Daily Record newspaper. The cartoon strips had Angus in daft adventures up in the highlands and isles. Some story-lines were domestic based and some incorporated politicians or celebs who were topical in the news. The content of the book is in chronological order - 1960 to 1981. |
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ROYSTON VASEY POSTCARD
Here's one place I've no plans to visit!
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MEMENTO MORON
Some motorists insist on letting the world see just how moronic they are.
They can't seem to get from A to B without making an idiot of themselves along the way.
I manage to get from A to B with the greatest of ease, but then again, I'm not a motorist.
Speed bumps - AKA memento moron - what a self defeat that is.
Idiots speeding, leading to the prevention of speeding with these crass creations.
There they are, strewn around every city like a National Hunt racecourse made of tar.
A safe bet that those who speed are not in a rush to get to an intelligentsia meeting!
I'm very comfortable knowing that these structures of speed stupidity are not connected to me.
The discomfort and no joy is all yours, morons!
I took the photo in 2017 and picked up the witty postcard in London back in 2006.
They can't seem to get from A to B without making an idiot of themselves along the way.
I manage to get from A to B with the greatest of ease, but then again, I'm not a motorist.
Speed bumps - AKA memento moron - what a self defeat that is.
Idiots speeding, leading to the prevention of speeding with these crass creations.
There they are, strewn around every city like a National Hunt racecourse made of tar.
A safe bet that those who speed are not in a rush to get to an intelligentsia meeting!
I'm very comfortable knowing that these structures of speed stupidity are not connected to me.
The discomfort and no joy is all yours, morons!
I took the photo in 2017 and picked up the witty postcard in London back in 2006.
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SCISSOR SERVICE
Even people who live in remote hamlets and farmsteads need to have their hair cut, so what better way than to have a barber shop turn up on your own doorstep.
I took this snapshot of a portable barber kiosk near Whitminster in 1996.
I took this snapshot of a portable barber kiosk near Whitminster in 1996.
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CHANGING FADS
Mentioning haircuts in the previous item has lead to me putting these covers on display.
Punch magazines from the 60's, 70's & 80's, all depicting youth culture and hair styles from those eras.
The first is from October 1969, and has a long haired hippy being the target of prejudice.
The middle issue is dated March 1979 and has a love-struck spiky haired punk doing a bit of damage in the park.
The third one was published in July 1984 and has Boy George with his new romantic hair braids.
Punch magazines from the 60's, 70's & 80's, all depicting youth culture and hair styles from those eras.
The first is from October 1969, and has a long haired hippy being the target of prejudice.
The middle issue is dated March 1979 and has a love-struck spiky haired punk doing a bit of damage in the park.
The third one was published in July 1984 and has Boy George with his new romantic hair braids.
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BELT ILLUSION
I bought this leather belt by Religion in 2015, and couldn't help notice a resemblance to a Victorian zoetrope.
You know, one of those vintage animation devices with slits and images that when spinning, produce the illusion of motion.
I must strap the belt to my hi-fi turntable one day and try it out!
You know, one of those vintage animation devices with slits and images that when spinning, produce the illusion of motion.
I must strap the belt to my hi-fi turntable one day and try it out!
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ANIMATION BOOKThis book called "Cartoons" is a superb encyclopedia of animation covering 100 years of its history.
It indulges in every aspect of animation possible, from its experimental conception in the 19th century right up to modern computer animation. There's a huge amount of info and graphics inside that embraces a wide variety of movie animation, TV cartoons, cutting edge contemporary shorts, and even the most obscurely bizarre get a mention. Loads of details about the animators and studios as well. It's global too, from the most famous animation sources in the USA and Europe to those lesser known about countries such as Venezuela and Mongolia. Everything is in chronological order, alphabetical order, movie order etc, so makes research easy. A pretty stunning piece of work which was published in 1994. |
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GG & THE YELLOW SUBMARINE
A few years ago, I bought a pair of Vans that had a Beatles "Yellow Submarine" theme.
The box and the shoes were pretty cool and rather cheery, so I've held on to them.
I also have a neat little en suite bathroom which is painted bright yellow and it too has a Yellow Submarine theme.
The photos give you a glimpse of both.
On the odd occasion I can sometimes be heard singing "Loo Seat In The Sky With Diamonds"..!!
The box and the shoes were pretty cool and rather cheery, so I've held on to them.
I also have a neat little en suite bathroom which is painted bright yellow and it too has a Yellow Submarine theme.
The photos give you a glimpse of both.
On the odd occasion I can sometimes be heard singing "Loo Seat In The Sky With Diamonds"..!!
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