My Scrapbook Dashiell Hammett as The Thin Man A good part of Dashiell Hammett's initial — and ongoing —success and popularity was not simply due to his writing, but also to the fact that Hammett himself was a former detective for the Pinkerton Detective Agency. He wasn't no oil company exec, or a CPA, or, … Continue reading My Scrapbook: Dashiell Hammett as The Thin Man
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My Scrapbook: The Maltese Falcon Tourist Trap
My Scrapbook The Maltese Falcon Tourist Trap Friend of the site Robert A. James, author of Truths and The Maltese Falcon (2023), sent along this photo, writing "My friend was visiting Mdina on the island of Malta, and sent me this photo of a completely authentic shop!" Curious? The official address is "Maltese Falcon, 27 … Continue reading My Scrapbook: The Maltese Falcon Tourist Trap
My Scrapbook: Dan Tanna’s T-Bird… in Matchbox Scale
My Scrapbook Dan Tanna's T-Bird... in Matchbox Scale By Stefan Halushka Falling the breadcrumbs from Jim Rockford's Trailer... in Matchbox Scale, I discovered another great diorama recreating an another iconic scene from a private eye show by master modeler Stefan Halushka--this one featuring Las Vegas private eye Dan Tanna's classic cherry red 1957 Ford … Continue reading My Scrapbook: Dan Tanna’s T-Bird… in Matchbox Scale
My Scrapbook: Jim Rockford’s Trailer… in Matchbox Scale
My Scrapbook Jim Rockford's Trailer... in Matchbox Scale By Stefan Halushka Saw this on Facebook, and just had to share this amazing Matchbox-scale diorama of Jim Rockford's trailer and Firebird, lovingly crafted by Stefan Halushka. One of Stefan's hobbies is recreating Hot Wheels/Matchbox-scale scenes featuring vehicles from film and television scenes. "I had been … Continue reading My Scrapbook: Jim Rockford’s Trailer… in Matchbox Scale
My Scrapbook: “The Game is Afoot” by Tom Richmond
My Scrapbook "The Game is Afoot" by Tom Richmond This rogues gallery round-up of various cinematic Sherlocks displays definite MAD-like tendencies--but that's understandable, given that it was done by Tom Richmond, a proud member of the Usual Gang of Idiots. According to Tom, "Sherlock Holmes is one of literature’s greatest characters, and holds the … Continue reading My Scrapbook: “The Game is Afoot” by Tom Richmond
My Scrapbook: The Florida Man Ad Campaign
My Scrapbook The Florida Man Ad Campaign Netflix Steps Up… sorta Someone at Netflix’s art department decided it would be cool to spotlight each of the seven episode of their 2023 comedy-thriller Florida Man with a graphic done in faux-pulp paperback cover style (something I know a little about), and much like the show … Continue reading My Scrapbook: The Florida Man Ad Campaign
My Scrapbook: “Look Out” by Leslie Peterson Sapp
My Scrapbook "Look Out" by Leslie Peterson Sapp This is the one that sold me. I love most of Oregon artist Leslie Peterson Sapp’s noir-inspired art, but there’s something about this one that screams "NOIR!” And it’s not just the fedora—there’s something bitter and resigned and dripping with regret about this one. Something incredibly sad, … Continue reading My Scrapbook: “Look Out” by Leslie Peterson Sapp
My Scrapbook: “Exit” by Leslie Peterson Sapp
My Scrapbook “Exit" by Leslie Peterson Sapp "A woman in a red dress and shocking white heels steals down a dim stairwell, her shadow looming against the wall, with nothing but a glowing red exit sign to observe her." A personal favourite of the Portland, Oregon artist, who’s art has been heavily influenced by film … Continue reading My Scrapbook: “Exit” by Leslie Peterson Sapp
My Scrapbook: “Circle Mirror” by Leslie Peterson Sapp
My Scrapbook “Circle Mirror" by Leslie Peterson Sapp "Bathed in deep green hues, a person of ambiguous gender is buttoning their shirt. In the background, seen in an art deco style circular mirror, a voluptuous woman stands, silhouetted in the doorway, her shadow casting far across the floor." That’s what the artist, noir-inspired Oregon artist … Continue reading My Scrapbook: “Circle Mirror” by Leslie Peterson Sapp
My Scrapbook: “Pursuit” by Leslie Peterson Sapp
My Scrapbook “Pursuit" by Leslie Peterson Sapp The Portland-based artist, Leslie Peterson Sapp, who draws inspiration from film noir and German Expressionism, ponders her own work: "She glances out the back window at a waiting yellow taxi. Who is it that pursues her and why?" To which I might add: “Hey! Who’s the dude in the … Continue reading My Scrapbook: “Pursuit” by Leslie Peterson Sapp