Wednesday, April 2, 2003

More things Russian. I know, this is not the right time of the year. However, the exhibition of Early New Years and Christmas Picture Cards at the National Library of Russia is beautiful. "First Russian post-cards came out in 1871. Convenient and inexpensive type of mail has quickly become popular. It is no wonder that post-cards of congratulation including New Year's and Christmas ones were in requisition. Remained up to now, they bring us the inimitable sensation of festival and childish credulous expectations of present and the feeling of magic." 4:38:52 PM     |

Greasy Spoons. Nice website about Classic Cafes in London. "Often dismissed as 'greasy spoons', classic cafes are actually little gems of British vernacular high street design. Here we celebrate the best ones with over 100 vintage formica caffs and associated enclaves, reviewed, revealed and reappraised. A lo-fi fast track insight into the backwaters of Britannia Moribundia. A large-format book based on the site will be published in late spring 2003 by Black Dog Publishing." 3:32:34 PM     |