A single worker not fully competent for their job, no matter how mundane, or anyone who was less than 100% committed to the success of this project, could spell disaster. The repeatedly delayed launch is now set for Christmas Day.
Cassette Rewind
A favorite bit of audio history is how Bing Crosby made use of technology captured from Nazi Germany. Radiolab has the story as part of its Mixtape podcast series.
Additional details are available from Vox:
https://www.vox.com/2016/5/16/11672678/tape-recording-70th-anniversary-jack-mullin
Alex “Thunderbolt” Ross
I’m looking forward to Alex Ross’ reimagining of the Fantastic Four in his photo-realistic style.
Announcing Fantastic Four: Full Circle – this first graphic novel written and illustrated by Alex Ross! Coming August 2022. Read the full story here: https://t.co/pqz7JvQ0bR@ABRAMSbooks @ComicBook @SalAbbinanti #fantasticfour @marvel pic.twitter.com/aCTyRb41P8
— Alex Ross (@thealexrossart) December 13, 2021
Like many artists did in the age of classic illustration, Ross uses reference photos. His original concept for Reed Richards for the Marvels limited series in 1994 was based upon Russell Johnson.
Hear The Sea
A lovely performance and recording of this French classic by Debussy, transferred with great care from vinyl.
Let’s Go Snow!
I’m ready for a White Christmas. We were supposed to get 2″-4″ of snow last night, but instead it just rained.
The Silvermine Beetle
A recent Instagram post by Greg Walker.
My comment, and Greg’s reply.
dougpratt7
I grew up on Adams Lane, Norwalk, CT. Our backyard bordered the Silvermine Golf Course. At age 13, shortly before my family’s move to Massachusetts, I began to realize that I was surrounded by my cartooning professional idols. AAUGH!
grgwalker
@dougpratt7, yes, a number of cartoonists were members there. My Dad, Roy Doty, Dik Browne and others. We held an annual cartoonists golf outing there for 50 years.
I have no regrets, but oh, the direction my life might have taken if my family had stayed in Norwalk.