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Jan 20, 2011 1

Beer Ties: Ties That Don’t Suck

Keepin’ the craft in Craft Beer

These hand-screened ties pay homage to the three key elements that turn water into liquid gold: See the rest »

Jan 6, 2011 0

Stacked: (((((Stereo))))) Album Covers

Vinyl porn. Without the PVC bodysuits.

I’ve got a major thang for vintage vinyl album covers. And could spend all day flipping through stacks at Amoeba for the design and over-the-top copy alone. There’s a new site/project that exploits one very specific vinyl fetish: the Stereo header. Whatever kind you’re into—Living, Dual Dynamic, Stereo-Spectrum, Sterophonic, Kaleidoscopic—Stereo Stack collects scans from old covers and stacks them for your ogling pleasure. You can even shuffle ’em with a click.

Sarted by the owner of Seattle’s Jive Time Records and founder of album cover blog Project Thirty-Three, the site currently has dozens of different headers and a promise of more to come.

There’s even a stereo ‘stache:

Go peruse StereoStack.com »

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Dec 29, 2010 1

Peep This: Muppets With People Eyes

Who knew replacing those funky white-ball Muppet eyes with people eyes would be so damn creepy.

Statler and Waldorf will poke your eye out if you don’t keep tabs on the Tumblr Muppets With People Eyes. Still in its infancy, you can see how mesmerizingly unsettling the effect is, no matter the character.

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Dec 22, 2010 0

Sold Out: Amazing True Grit Poster by Aaron Horkey / Burlesque

Fresh off the presses. Ben LaFond at Burlesque just posted this pic as he finished the run of True Grit posters by Aaron Horkey. Too bad the poster’s already sold out.

I’ve seen Aaron‘s amazing typography showcased in Hi-Fructose and am always enthralled. But at 15″x 39″ this print is a particularly impressive beast. Especially when you know the following fact:

Aaron does not use a computer.

Here’s an early “rough” sketch to prove it.

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Peep the final poster and color variant

More print pics and info at MondoTees »

Read Aaron‘s Hi-Fructose interview.

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WATCH THE TRUE GRIT TRAILER: See the rest »

Dec 22, 2010 0

Mindfork: Something from Cyriak

Just when you thought Cows and Cycles twisted and knotted your brains, Cyriak‘s latest Something will screw your cerebellum six ways ’til Sunday.

UPDATE:
Cyriak also just contributed a new piece, Walks of Life, to the Showtime SHORT Stories series; joining the ranks of PES. (Thanks, FangFoundThis)

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Dec 19, 2010 0

The Deep: New Stop Motion from PES!

This time of year I always pull up the classic PES Yule Log Fireplace to warm things up. Nice to see something new from him.

Nautical wonderland The Deep is showcased as part of Showtime SHORT Stories series and like anything PES does, it’s just brilliant on so many levels.

BONUS: See the rest »

Dec 18, 2010 0

This Weekend: Renegade Craft Fair with Blue Ribbon Salvage

There’s a reason SF Weekly called out Blue Ribbon Salvage and this weekend’s Renegade Craft Fair: See the rest »

Dec 8, 2010 0

The Beatles: A Decade in Facial Hair vs. Fashion

Two really cool Beatles infographic-y illustrations. As funny and simple as the Decade in Facial Hair by MozzarellaPoppy. is, the fashion one wins hands down.

Ten Good Years from Buenos Aires illustrator Max Dalton is available as a limited edition print.

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Dec 8, 2010 0

Neighbors: Mike Giant on How To Get Shit Done

Doesn’t matter if you’re in advertising, design, or freakin’ basket weaving. The most successful are usually the most self-disciplined. In short, the ones who “do it and get it done … no fuckin’ around.” Wise words.

Neighbors is a documentary-ish series by See the rest »

Dec 7, 2010 0

Venture Bros: Original Storyboards from Season 3 on eBay

eBay how I love thee. You provide TRON Light Cycles, bearded mannequin heads, even original Warriors vests to the needy fortunate. And now, you offer up original storyboards from The Venture Bros. Season 3. It’s enough to make the Doc choke on his own excitement.

Bid on storyboards featuring Hank & Dean, the Monarch, Doc Venture, and one with Billy, Brock, and Hunter.

Auctions too high? Try perusing the Venture Bros. Christmas Catalog.

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Dec 1, 2010 0

Lo Pan Express: Ed “Big Daddy” Roth Meets Big Trouble In Little China

A reader who commented on the Lo Pan Ate Your Posse sticker pointed me to this amazing print by Jason Chalker of Manly Art. Holy six demon bag!

“David Lo Pan is back with two wives and a monkey monster to chauffeur his heavenly hotrod through the hell of the too-cool-to-stay-dead sinners. Lo Pan‘s not such a bad guy… he wants what every red-blooded man wants… to go off and rule the universe from beyond the grave.”

Indeed. Buy “Lo Pan Express” here . (Thanks, Tracey at KOOP!)

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Nov 30, 2010 0

Skatebeard: Awesomely Bearded Deck by Mr Bingo

“Skatebearding” was created by the UK’s mysterious illustrator, Mr Bingo. He also made A Lovely Set of Chops, available in his store, along with less-hairy drawings for WIRED and Esquire. Very nice. See the rest »

Nov 27, 2010 0

Crafterino: See “Elfis” The Christmas Elf Elvis AND Finish Your Holiday Shopping

Good beer, cool handmade holiday gifts, an Elvis elf, and a benefit for the homelss. How’s this for one-stop holiday shopping? The Holiday Crafterino:

Handmade gifts from 30+ Bay Area vendors
including the incredible Blue Ribbon Salvage
Elfis the Christmas Elf Elvis Impersonator LIVE
Proceeds benefit the homeless, via COTS
Dozens of belgian and craft beers at TAPS

Get all the details at Downtown Petaluma Craft Mart. And check out Elfis’ site.

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THE ELFIS MOVIE:

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Nov 17, 2010 0

KYEO: Banksy in Carmel?

Spotted this while driving into Carmel this weekend.

While it’s on the most English of hotels in town and vaguely Banksy-ish in style …

… it’s not Banksy. See the rest »

Nov 16, 2010 3

KYEO: Lo Pan Ate Your Posse

If you haven’t seen Big Trouble In Little China I don’t know how you’re even breathing right now.

We spotted this sticker on the side of a podium in Saturn Cafe, Santa Cruz. Breathing new life into Andre the Giant Has a Posse sticker ripoffs. The likes I haven’t seen for years.

KYEO indeed »

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