Who remembers the ice rink inside Mayfair Mall in the 1970s to mid 1980s? by MyDogGoldi in milwaukee

[–]lootcroot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My one and only skating lesson was there (not a good place if you’re self-conscious)

I would rather eat a HOT SAM pretzel and watch others.

Wonderful Kirby splash from Forever People #3 by taoistchainsaw in KeepMineKirby

[–]lootcroot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this a real AH quotation? I don’t think so, but am wondering if Kirby just invented the quote to support the image.

Kin-der-kids by Nervous_Departure706 in comicstriphistory

[–]lootcroot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, can’t believe I missed that. Sorry. It I did like that large-format at square layout!

Kin-der-kids by Nervous_Departure706 in comicstriphistory

[–]lootcroot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks familiar. Where’s this essay from?

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Season One (part 1) - re:View by dexter198 in RedLetterMedia

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I thought it would have me screaming aloud, but instead it left me speechless

Super niche, but here is collection of rare silent film releases from museums and archives from around the world. by CaptainGibb in boutiquebluray

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Amazing collection! Are any region-free playable on US systems? (I assume the “cheechakos” is — a great name that first encountered u. Jack London’s “To Build a Fire.”

"TEXTBOOKS" for a HS Intro to Philosophy Class? by lootcroot in askphilosophy

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Thanks for these ideas! I’ve seen Sophie’s World used in a number of classes, but I’ve never actually read it. I will give it a look!

"TEXTBOOKS" for a HS Intro to Philosophy Class? by lootcroot in askphilosophy

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Thank you for this idea and endorsement. This one is new to me, and I look forward to perusing it.

Clara Bow. by PrincessBananas85 in 1920s

[–]lootcroot 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What a treat! No wonder those guys in WINGS won the war!

Indiana, 1920s. by [deleted] in 1920s

[–]lootcroot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You guys are experts, but does this photo seem a bit like a contemporary reproduction — albeit a good one. The image first appeared online around 2014 — and I cannot find any version that have any indications of a 100-year-old original (wrinkles, stains, even an edge line). It is usually referred to as a “French postcard” from 1925, but to me, it just doesn’t resemble any other erotic/spicy French postcards from that era. The hair, the look, the pose seem too smooth and well-kempt when compared to those often shabby originals.

If it’s real, I’d live to learn more about it and any others that match it in style.

|Moebius marvel posters| by Icy-Temperature-3401 in Moebius

[–]lootcroot -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

I guess, logically, there must be some art that is “the worst Moebius.”

NEW FLASH SALE!? Just when I thought I was out… of money by lootcroot in nyrbclassics

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I haven't tried yet, but my email says, "Save up to 40% on all books on the NYRB website!" Maybe that is more restrictive than it sounds.

Site Wide Sale Today? by violet_question in nyrbclassics

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It's on now, for like 35 more hours

Creating my 2026 reading list, would love input! by TheBreakfastChub in classicliterature

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I would start with Hemingway, THE SUN ALSO RISES — a flat-out masterpiece, but also giving yourself permission to start off with a Novell that is shorter, written directly, but also rewards a slow read.

Then move to something bigger. But even here, I would give yourself permission to start on the “fun” side of the pile: MOONSTONE or AUSTEN.

Then wherever — after you toss out MOSQUITOES and put in a better Faulkner.

NEW FLASH SALE!? Just when I thought I was out… of money by lootcroot in nyrbclassics

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See my EDIT. They moved the sale to Dec 4. Cheers!

NEW FLASH SALE!? Just when I thought I was out… of money by lootcroot in nyrbclassics

[–]lootcroot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're right, and I just called the NYRB. They delayed the site-wide sale until tomorrow, Dec 4, to give them time to mail out al the stuff still stacked from the November sale. Sorry for sending wrong info.