May come in handy – Survive Nuclear Attack
There was also a nice guide for what to do in an air raid, published by the Chicago Metro Area Office of Civil Defense. Luckily… Read More »May come in handy – Survive Nuclear Attack
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Dutton’s Books (1975)
Dutton’s Books was a great independent bookstore for the LA area. Alas, both locations (both on Magnolia) closed in the 2000’s. This painting is signed… Read More »Dutton’s Books (1975)
Tom Little’s Great Halloween Scare
Phot by Pacific.
Reports of the California Un-American Activities Committee
In addition to McCarthyism at the national level, the state of California was also hunting down ‘un-American activities’. I can find the 1st report (1943)… Read More »Reports of the California Un-American Activities Committee
Ba Da Ba BA Baa
Weirdest McDonald’s tie-in ever. And don’t get me started on poodle teats. Shit, too late. Photo by Stellar.
Scalded to Death by the Steam
Definitely feeling the heat wave here in Los Angeles. Among these books on trains and railcars, that one definitely stands out. The subtitle gives a… Read More »Scalded to Death by the Steam
How to Put On an Amateur Circus (1923)
Oh dear. The text is available online. Oh dear oh dear. Lots of blackface. However, in the context of the current furore over drag queen… Read More »How to Put On an Amateur Circus (1923)
Intestinal Gardening for the Prolongation of Youth
This seems to be a reprint of an original from the 1920s-1930s. I somehow doubt the validity of this work. They are very interested in… Read More »Intestinal Gardening for the Prolongation of Youth
The Duct Tape Book (& sequel)
We already know it can do everything and holds the universe together. These provide how-to directions.Photo by A Vintage Walk.