In the Papier: Correspondence from Time

During the summer I picked up a box of random postcards at a flea market.  There were all sorts of blank postcards and an assortment of cards that had apparently been sent to (and saved by) a particular family.  It is sort of fascinating to see all the places these people's friends and family traveled to over the years and read their accounts.  Some of them are simple greetings with reflections on the weather and lists of all the attractions the travelers had taken in.  Others are more personable and mysterious.

Luzern.  Hofkirche mit Pitlatus.

July 11, ???? (Year indistinguishable)
Dear F + R,

It seems funny to be communicating with you from over 3,000 miles away, when I always forget to call you at home, but you now know that I'm thinking of you.

I just adore Switzerland.  We climbed part of a mountain (the one on this card) today, and took a cog railway down, surrounded by ten singing Swiss boys, one more adorable than the next!

Staying at a charming hotel, and in a day we'll be heading for Italy.

Love to J.

L 

In the Papier: Wonderous Design (Vintage DC Comics, Part 4)

Finally installment of the DC Comics postcard:

I just appreciated the design of this card.  The end.

In the Papier: Doomed Young Love (Vintage DC Comics Part 3)

There are/were some pretty weird (and oh so stereotypical) comics for the ladies.  The sad protagonists are losing in love.  It's clobbering time on your self-esteem, girls!  Come on, fork over the 15 cents for the latest issue!  You know you want to!

Can any man be trusted????????

This is my favorite.  Find out who wins: Groovy Girl or The Doormat!

Even Supergirl's heart is broken.

Methinks it's time to give up on love.

In the Papier: Weird World of Wonder Woman (Vintage DC Comics Part 2)

Excerpts from my 100 postcard collection of vintage DC Comics covers part 2!

What on earth is going on with Wonder Woman?  She seems to be mixed up with all sorts of strange suitors!

Also, really terrible bridesmaids dresses (girls on the right)?  or should I say negligees? short togas?

Gee, Amoeba-Man, I wonder who's going to come out on top in this argument?

But don't worry!  Wonder Woman is going to reform and wear this really awesome outfit! (and then climb aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise!)

Love it!

In the Papier: Distraught Superheros (Vintage DC Comics Part 1)

A friend of mine took notice of my stationary obsession and got me a wonderfully giant 100-postcard set, featuring covers of vintage DC comics.  I have so many favorites I am going to have to share them with you in a couple posts.  (Disclaimer: I'm not a comic book scholar in any way, so apologies if I don't take this seriously enough for some people.)

Today's feature: DISTRAUGHT SUPERHEROS

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!

Is this the end of Catwoman??????????????  **gasp gasp anxiety**

Even poor Robin doesn't get off easy.  ROBIN DIES AT DAWN (on this alien world!).

Moral of the story is, don't get close to a superhero????

And finally: THEY ALL HAVE A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN!!!!

No! Not the COMPOSITE SUPERMAN!!!!

In the Papier: Historical National Park Poster postcards

My sister just sent us a few postcards from her travels, and they were really groovy.

This postcard was designed in the style of the WPA posters from the 30s/40s by Ranger Doug's Enterprises.  I definitely plan to explore their site more.  Ranger Doug has a blog!  Gotta check it out.

This was my favorite, done in a similar style.  Not sure if it is a reproduction of a vintage poster or original artwork from Lantern Press.

In the Papier: Oil Fields of Dreams

I found this vintage postcard at a thrift store in Cleveland.  It's an image of a Texas oil field and is uncommonly pretty.  It was the only thing I bought at the store!

In the Papier: Doctor Who Postcards!

A total impulse buy, but how could I not?  Doctor Who postcards?  Heaven!

Barnes & Noble is currently cleverly featuring a little Doctor Who table in their stores around here.  So after two visits of resistance, I succumbed on the third trip.  The postcards (set of 100!) come in a a TARDIS box, so even after all the postcards are gone I will still have something cool!

Most of the cards are stills from the recent season, or promotional photos (a few with a little too much airbrushing & photoshopping methinks), but I've gone through a selected some of my favorites, which often have to coolest design!

I will always want a 'Vote Saxon' poster.  I can put it on my wall on which I'm having some local hoodlums spray paint 'Bad Wolf.'

The Adispose are so cute!  They are one of my favorite of the recent monsters, along with the Judoon.

One of the most beautiful images to come from Doctor Who recently.  I super chuffed to have a copy; the original should be worth millions!

Ahh! The cybermen!  They are pretty freaky and ominous.

There is one that says "Delete Delete Delete etc." too.

And duh.  Don't blink.