I’m a firm believer in the antiquated practice of giving paper cards. Alternate Histories has a fine selection of cards and prints for the vintage-lover with a sense of humor.
There are greetings to send your loved ones…
…and visual representations of events which may or may not have been slightly altered.
How to win MY heart, for sure:
A fabulous meeting:
I want to stock up on so many of these!
See more here.
The giant radioactive rodent welcomes you to this post. Civilization staggered!
I actually could have made a lot of money this way…
Who WOULDN’T?
Go on with your bad self!
And while we’re on the subject…
Why what a unique cover for a party hosting book. I guess “The New Hostess” sits naked by the fire and cooks the guests to serve on bread.
This is more the usual fare:
Incredible cover.
Careful with that “man-about-town,” Night Club Nurse…
…or you may become:
Stick with:
Here’s another pulp gem. I’m assuming “world’s oldest trap” refers to the woman on the left:
If THIS guy hands you a frog in your pudding, you eat it. You eat it and you shut up.
We’ll end on an uplifting note.
Don’t worry…it gets…well, not better I guess…
Oh fine, go have some:
My apologies for the lack of posting yesterday. Some days just don’t allow for blog time!
Absolutely love this:
Space Cat instantly brought giant smiles to my face.
I hope this next one is purely literal (as indicated by cover). If you’re as cool as Space Cat, there is no need for hallucinogens.
A lesson every child should learn.
1831 informative volume:
Awesome.
Yikes, Christian Crusade Publications.
As a hermit, I always make a point to have some wild friends. It makes for good stories.
Now it’s time to get political.
…Although we use the term “beautiful” rather loosely.
Perfectly polite.
As I post these covers, I’d like to thank Carrie and Fritz for peppering my email inbox with fun vintage books this week!
Simply wonderful.
Sometimes we’re just introverted by choice…
Okay, so this is a book PAGE, but I love it. (Notice I said love it…not agree with it)
Oh, now that’s just mean.
Hm. Decide what?
Bold.
If bananas are not your thing, maybe Annie Ross can help.
Yes, I was.
Brilliant play on words. Love it so much…
I warn you…you can’t unsee this…
You were warned.
Awkward.
But it gets better?
If you need a little help:
This post is actually inspired by this particular book:
I loved that cover…then realized I’m such a collector-nerd that I had a whole bunch on vintage ventriloquism book covers…who knew?
Simple. Complete. Awkwardly titled.
So lifelike!
They got literal with the cover.
Somehow an LP cover got in the mix…”Instant!”
Why do I even have all of these? Ah well, this lovely 1930’s ventriloquist dummy shall bid you goodbye (we don’t want to get into my folder of antique puppets…no, we do not).
Let’s kick off this theme week with some “sinners,” shall we?
Careful, Melvin…
I’m assuming she’s impatient because she hates getting caught in traffic during rush hour.
The worst? Of all? Really?
It happens.
Spell casting was never so sexy…
The greatest thing about this is the repetition of the word.
There are hundreds, perhaps thousands of vintage pulp covers featuring “wicked” woman but those are easy to find with a simple search. It’s gems like THIS that don’t come along every day.
But since I’m a good girl, I’ll end this post on a moral note.
I want to go here. So badly.
Anyone know the artist for this?
I do not know this woman, but her batty glasses indicate she’s probably pretty great.
This woman, too…
A child destined for greatness.
I really want this game!
Bats and cats…oh my.
Now let’s get serious and talk about death. Great book title:
And another:
I would absolutely read this one.
Another incredible title.
Does anyone have this? I couldn’t find it anywhere, but I’m curious and intrigued.
The first? Great detective work, Dr. Donohue.
I never knew a mortuary could be so exciting.
“Man describes his sensations while slowly roasting to death”
Rather beautiful antique illustration:
Indication of slightly skewed priorities (read the fine print…she’s upset about her hair).
It may feel like slight indigestion at first, but…
Anyone know where this anthropomorphic poison comes from?
Brilliant!
Serenade…
Lovely death and (a) maiden.
Come in, kiddies. A meaty, cheesy death surely does not await you in the hungry jaws of Mayor McCheese.
Heaven?
Hell?
For the ladies…
I don’t think this ended well.
The end.
Happy Independence Day, America.
(Click for large version)
I think I’ve posted one of these in a Desktop Goodies post, but it’s time to show the whole fabulous set.
Never has toilet paper been so all-encompassing. Soft-Weve inspires entire rooms! Evening gowns around the house!
Heck, I’d coordinate everything with my toilet paper too for laugh one day…if it weren’t white…and who knows when I last wore white?
GalenaLarkin created this fabulous alien in the style of Lisa Frank (boy, that brings me back!).
How about some valuable instruction from yesteryear?
I have a feeling even if I read this book, it wouldn’t work.
Oh, this is dangerous territory.
And speaking of…
Let’s start with the myriad pathologies of the cover model.
Love this.
…and this.
So THIS is how wives are made!
Speaking of, if I ever get married, forget those cheesy “Bride” T-shirts girls wear at wedding showers (etc.), I want THIS shirt (ironically, this level of geekiness probably diminishes my chances of “pair bonding” in the first place).
And if marriages don’t work, there’s always this guy.
Let’s get our Jesus on, folks! No…I meant literally.
Failed sales pitch for DoubleMint Gum:
All I have to say to this sculpture: get out of my dreams, get into my house!
So let’s look at other lovely home goods (I wish I had more info here). Nice little accent piece:
For the china cabinet:
While an amazing illusion, I suspect this wall decal could be mildly terrifying to some children:
Outdoor trimmings for my fellow introverts:
Why wasn’t this mass produced?
Does anyone have info on this piece? I find it fascinating that conjoined ceramics exist.
More soon…and remember:
SheWalksSoftly 