With Tin Tin a successful Spielberg venture at the movies, America introduces a whole new young (and adult) population to the joys of European comics.
Asterix is another favorite. Both Tintin and Asterix are heroes of two series of comic style books originally written in French. Tintin is Belgian and written by Herge and the Asterix books are by the French writers Goscinny and Uderzo.
When will we see an Asterix-in-English attempt?
In trying to find a poster that best resonates with what New Year’s Day feels like, I came across this beauty by Toni Ungerer:
How fitting. If Toulouse-Lautrec had been a 20th-century man with a taste for politics-societal, sexual or otherwise-his work would doubtless have resembled Tomi Ungerer’s. In his work, we see the brilliant illustrator and graphic designer leveling his sure hand and distaste for cant at some of the major American issues of the late 1960s. Whether you agree with his approach or not, you have to admire the boldness of his designs. “Intelligent, keen and merciless, . . . they remove all pretense and tell it like it is” (Ungerer Posters, p. 82).
In 1979, Mini Babybel was launched in the U.S. under the Laughing Cow umbrella brand. As of March 2011, 75% of all Mini Babybel cheese is eaten outside of France. I’m guessing that is because the French palate for cheese is a lot more advanced than an Americans due to the vast quantity of cheese they are surrounded by. It would be like them eating Velveeta all the time.
It has been nearly beach weather for most of fall. This poster seemed appropriate before winter actually arrives.
To the brightly colored brush strokes in the aqua-blue ocean, the tan shore, the saffron and red cabanas-not to mention the boats in repose-Villemot has added a rich aubergine for all the shaded areas, adding to both the strength and the serenity of the scene.
King Street was recently featured in U.S. News’ Travel Section as one of America’s best shopping streets:
“While many consider Atlanta to be the shopping destination of the South, we find Charlestonto be much more appealing. In our opinion, Buckhead’s mega-malls can’t compete with the charms of King Street. This historic avenue pulses with pedestrians in search of the perfect outfit or gift. Beautiful buildings house big-name brands like Apple and Banana Republic; however, it’s the number of family-owned boutiques and male clothiers that really distinguishes King Street. Gentlemen should head to Bob Ellis for shoes and M. Dumas & Sons for apparel, as both are third-generation family-operated Charleston landmarks. Although King Street bustles with pastel-clad patrons particularly in the spring, you’ll find Southern hospitality persists year-round.”
Skip the mall this year and do your holiday shopping on King Street! You can read the full article here.
http://travel.usnews.com/features/Americas_Best_Shopping_Streets/
Excitement continues to build for the 2012 PGA Tour next August at Kiawah Island. http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/2012/event/tickets_release080310.cfm
Great golf posters are few and far between, yet this Vichy from 1928 by Roger Soubie is exceptional:
While the slogan touts Vichy as the famous thermal spa, Soubie chooses to glorify the golf. And a glorious course it is, overlooking the Allier, the town of Cusset and the hills of Massif Central beyond. Soubie is best known for movie posters, but he produced some lovely travel posters as well. Particularly admirable here is the foliage: lush but shot through with autumn colors, which are echoed in the outfits of the foreground golfers.
