Sunday, September 13, 2020

Sunday Links



The Tuschinski Theatre: In the centre of Amsterdam, a beautiful cinema tells a story of Jewish life in the Netherlands in the early 20th century.

Venice Syndrome: photographer Francois Prost compares the city of Venice with China’s Hangzhou and Little Venice in Las Vegas, whose architecture is built on the blueprint of the former.

The Japanese Cat with Over 100 Cosplay Costumes

This Old Man Baseball writer, Roger Angell, turns 100 on Sept. 19. Six years ago he wrote about what it was like to be 93.

If Terrence Malick Directed Zoolander

Historic Makeup Tips: Beetroot, barley and brilliantine. Via Strange Company

History of obsolete car audio: Record players Via Everlasting Blort

This week's house envy: House that inspired Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights. Ponden Hall has 10 bedrooms and magnificent views of the West Yorkshire countryside.

19 American Fashion Designers Create Biden Harris 2020 Collection. 

My town was featured on Hand Luggage Only in June.

The Heartbreaking Story of Artificial Limbs  In the twinkling of an eye, life’s fondest hopes seemed dead. What could the world hold for a maimed, crippled man?

A Map Of Iconoclastic London: I love cartographer Adam Dant's work and his book Maps Of London and Beyond is a treasured possession.

Here comes Santa Claus… in a face mask

52 of the world’s greatest beaches, one for every week of the year.

Creating the Shape of Georgian Beauty: training young people’s bodies—particularly those of young women—as one trained young plants to grow strong and straight.

The Strange Anatomy of ABBA's Infamous (Tax Deductible) Wardrobe: The flamenco-dancing-zoologist-designer behind the costumes of ABBA.

Glenn Gould’s Piano Man 

Did you know that menu engineers were a thing? In a changing dining economy, restaurants are turning to a small group of experts who specialize in the science of menu design. Thanks Bruce!

Valparaiso: Chile's Architectural Jewel of the Pacific I've always been curious about this city.

The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman 

A comprehensive database of old book illustrations Via things magazine

Hyperallergic's Top Picks for the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival

Take a virtual road trip along Route 66, the American highway that John Steinbeck called “the Mother Road.”

Living in a chambre de bonne in Paris.

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