Bye-Bye J.D. Salinger
Great American author J.D. Salinger passed away today at age 91. Salinger is best known for his classic novel, The Catcher in The Rye. After a brief time in the spotlight during the ’50s, Salinger retreated to a private compound in New Hampshire, where he lived as a recluse until his passing. His last published writing was in 1965, but his books have remained best-sellers for decades.
If you haven’t read Catcher already, today offers a perfect occasion to hop on over to Powell’s (shop local!) and buy a copy…We promise you’ll be glad you did!
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Do You Like/Love Vintage Blacklight Posters?
Along with being crazy about vintage clothes, if you’ve ever been in The Red Light you might have noticed that we also have a thing for vintage velvet paintings and blacklight posters. Judging by how many people ask us everyday if our posters or paintings are for sale, we’re betting that a number of our customers share our fondness for tacky pop art.
If you’re one of them, then check out this book: Ultraviolet by Dan Donahue, with an introduction by MGMT. The book features 69 premium vintage blacklight posters reproduced in full color with light sensitive inks so they glow under blacklight just like the originals!
Turns out this tome came out in October ’08! We’re shocked we didn’t hear about it sooner (especially since the publisher, Abrams Image, also produced our book on vintage rock T-shirts, Rock Tease), but what can you do?
Just put on “Electric Feel”, open the book and enjoy the psychedelic explosion!
Images courtesy of Ultraviolet
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