00-Weird

I'm too busy laughing right now, but I'm going to have to watch The Spy Who Loved Me again now, just to find out where the big fish featured in the story. And what's that? Lovers Fishie Club? I'm very confused now. At least Gary Wilmot, err, sorry, Roger Moore, is ready for settling down with his Lotus Esprit estate. See the original American version of the poster and more movie posters from Ghana over at Empire.

EXOvault iPhone Case

I don't seem to be able to make a cup of tea without coming back to see someone else writing a blog about the iPad, or tweeting about a blog about the iPad. So I'm posting something good about the iPhone.

These cases are handmade by EXOvault, a small, artist-run company in Brooklyn. Machined from two solid blocks of either aluminium, titanium or brass, they fit the iPhone 3G or 3GS like a glove so your beloved iPhone won't even be scratched.

Spiders

Unlike many people, I'm a fan of spiders and never kill them. They're good for controlling the pests in the garden and lets face it, they're pretty stunning when not squashed under your size 10 boot. Thomas Shahan's amazing up close and personal photography with some eight-legged friends makes you realise just how wonderful they are.

Infra Red Photography

Pretty striking stuff. Original post from Abduzeedo

Helvetica Biscuits

Nope, your eyes do not deceive you. You can get Helvetica cookie cutters and then, presumably, be the envy of everyone you know as you have t with your tea (he says, avoiding the other obvious "Can i have a p please Bob" jokes)

Graffiti Analysis

If I ever have the time, I'll do this - graffiti analysis, showing there's a lot more that goes into a tag than might meet the eye...

Gorillaz - Plastic Beach

Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett join forces once again for the Gorillaz next outing to Plastic Beach. The single "Stylo" will be released in a couple of days on 26th January with the album following on 9th March. Stylo features Bobby Womack and Mos Def makes a couple of appearances on the album as new character "Sun Moon Stars."

Russian Photography Group

Ok, so. If you're ever bored, get into a photo club like this, shown on the English Russia website. This photo is from the project where the community have to construct and shoot the following scenario:

“A Zombie: A man, rolled up in bandages should crawl on his stomach at a pedestrian crossing. He should have a knife sticking out of his back. Another guy should chase him with a working chainsaw”

Others include a waiter up to his waist in a refuse chute - that one is well worth checking out. This is now one of my favourite websites.

Drag Racing Bus

Yeeeeeeeeeah...

Mr Bingo x Haiti Disaster

Mr Bingo is producing a couple of prints which are up for sale though his site - a mere fiver each to you, but a hell of a difference to the disaster fund. So you get a damn good print and a damn good feeling too. Every penny is going to charity, GFSmith have supplied the paper free of charge and K2 Screen have produced the screen prints FOC as well. Dig deep everyone...

Basco5

I've liked Basco5's work for ages, just never got round to posting any until now.

A Very Eggy Engagement

It's a long story, but I planned a second proposal to Liz as the first one (18 months ago) didn't go amazingly to plan. True to form, the second one didn't either. Snow caused massive delays and our romantic lunch in Amiens, France, turned into a horrible 23 hour journey which saw us arrive at our holiday destination at 4am the next day. Thankfully, she said yes. Again.

Massive thanks have to go out to Felt Mistress, the wonderfully helpful, generous and creative soul who made me this outstandingly good fried egg with an extra little ribbon so I could tie the ring to it. If you haven't seen her work before you're missing out and should feel ashamed if you don't now seek it out.

Dexter

Working my way through Dexter after getting Series 1 for crimbo. I don't quite know how the hell I missed this when it was on TV. Probably because I hardly watch any TV. They've got as far as Series 4 and I've only just heard of it, but I'm totally, unhealthily addicted.

3 Frames

Pretty simple concept, take three frames and animate them on a loop. A little entertainment every day.

Decembeard

Well, it's almost here. We've had Movember. Welcome to Decembeard. It's a natural progression.

Animated Print

Totally bonkers. This is an example of a flyer printed with photosensitive inks which uses an embedded microchip to control the ink and actually animate the flyer. This is something I want to see in the flesh...

Jon Burgerman Studio Sale

I can't go, unfortunately, so I don't mind letting everyone know about it now as I won't be competing for Burgerman bargains. Saturday 31st October, yep tomorow. 1pm - 3pm. Good bargains and the chance to meet Jon Burgerman.

Imelda May

Just back from seeing the truly awesome Imelda May, at Shepherd's Bush Empire. If you ain't tapping yo' foot yo' is dead. Excuse the useless pic.

Blackroc

The Black Keys collaborating with a whole bunch of other equally brilliant artists, like Mos Def, Nicole Wray and Pharoahe Monch. Blackroc is released on 27th November, wish it was sooner.

Scott Campbell Show

Known the world over for his skills as a tattoo artist, Scott Campbell is showing artwork in Europe for the first time. This is a stack of a hundred $1 bills with layers carved away to create an image. His show opens at Lazarides on Greek Street today.

French Tea Box

Got this tea box in Paris, as I seem to have so many teabags floating around and they're never organised. The smug chappy on the front of the tin is saying "I am especially a little Russian, a little Chinese, a little Indian... also very English." Or something like that anyway. And just to reiterate this point, his tea bag chums from the four tea-corners of the globe are on the four sides. I love, but am a little perplexed by, the Russian teabag tag saying "Dbshzh" so if anyone with a knowledge of Russian tea terminology can shed any light, although I have a feeling they simply picked a few letters that looked Russian. In case anyone is interested, tea in Russian is "чай" pronounced "ch-igh" (as in Chai).

Fox Base Beta

Saint Etienne's Fox Base Beta is available for pre-order now to fan club members and will be shipped in a couple of weeks.

Tanaka vs. Burgerman - Hoophy

Jon Burgerman has done the 10th Hoophy from Shin Tanaka. This is what tea breaks were made for, apart from drinking milky tea of course.

Matt Stuart Photography

Matt Stuart has "...a fascination with people and the way they live their lives is why I enjoy the business so much..." and I think his work is excellent. Nice to see a sense of humour in anything these days, so hats off to him.

There, I fixed it

Not mentioning names, but I know someone who did something similar to this. He knows who he is... More hilarity and stupidity to be found on the There, I fixed it website

Stefan Kanchev

Wonderful stuff by Bulgarian artist, Stefan Kanchev. Sadly no longer with us, but love his work which won him deserved recognition throughout his life and posthumously. I'm going to spend some serious time meandering through the amazing body of work on his site.

Natsko

Natsko, who's mixed media landscapes and cityscapes have a kind of nostalgic feel to them. Brought up in Tokyo and now living in London, she has an interesting portfolio that is well worth a look.

The Little Friends of Printmaking

Great work from The Little Friends of Printmaking. A couple with a massive commitment to creating excellent, intricate prints. Buy some at their shop...

Shepherd Fairey vs. MTV vs. Karmaloop Tee

Charity tee designed by Shepherd Fairey for the MTV Staying Alive Foundation, exclusively through Karmaloop. 40% of the proceeds go towards The Staying Alive Foundation to fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Krink!

They're only making these signed 8 litre Krink Fire Extinguishers as a limited edition of 20. I want one but no doubt won't be able to afford one...

Keith Schofield

Keith Schofield will be an event speaker at Semi-Permanent Melbourne at the start of October. He's made some brilliant work which which tends to be based around an idea, as opposed to a technique, which is a winner every time for me. His most well known work has been out there for a while now - notably this Toejam music vid for BPA and the massive Diesel birthday viral (which has had over 15 million hits on YouTube) as well as the excellent vid for Supergrass which, like a lot of the stuff on his site, I find myself cursing inside, saying "I wish I'd made that."

Refuges Des Fondus

A rare glimpse of me. If you're in Paris, you've got to check this place out. The guy that runs it is awesome, playing the role of the most care-free-borderline-rude Parisian, with the odd little cheeky wink so you know he's just messing with you. And yes, that's a baby bottle with red wine in it.

Gats Sticker

Last full day in Paris and another person who's work I love, high up on a wall on Rue Saint Michel, this sticker by Gats. It's a pretty lackluster scene in Paris, but at least there's some good stuff about if you look hard enough.

Pavement Art

Haven't managed to find out who this is by, but it's pretty striking when you turn the corner. It's in the area of Saint Sulpice, I think on Rue Bonapart, if anyone's there and wants to see it.

Invader

Spotted on Boulevard Saint Germain...

Gold Nike Air Force

These were in the Nike store on Champs Elysee.

Gregos Faces

All over Paris you'll spot Gregos faces glued to various walls. This one was in a side street opposite the Louvre.

Invader

Spotted on Rue Étienne Marcel...

Flying Skulls

The Catacombs were closed (again) due to vandalism, but determined to see something macabre went to the most visited cemetery in Paris. Love these flying skulls and the fact everyone else is too busy trying to find the last resting places of Jim Morrison, Chopin, Edith Piaf etc. to even notice the little things like this. It's a bizarrely peaceful and calm place, not at all grim and scary. But it was a sunny day.

Melodies Graphiques

Stumbled on this old calligraphy shop on Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe, where people who buy from him then write to him, showing off their skills with the new purchase. The best envelopes make it onto the wall. He's like a Parisian Tony Hart for calligraphers.

Monsieur Moustache

I haven't managed to find out who this is by yet, but I liked it so it's up here. Paris is pretty thin on the ground for good graff of any sort. It's not like they're just awesome at cleaning it off, as there's a lot of useless scrawls. It does make it extra exciting when you do spot anything half decent.

Parisian Booksellers

All along the sides of the streets around the Louvre, there are little green boxes which are occasionally opened up by people selling second hand books. There are some real gems in there.

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