29 Sep 2012
Walking tours and talks with Frank Jump
A couple of treats next week for those residing in, or visiting, New York from Frank Jump, author of the excellent ‘Fading Ads of New York City’:
1. An Illustrated Lecture and Book Signing on the evening of Wednesday, 3rd October at the New York Society for Ethical Culture.
2. Two walking tours of New York’s fading ads on Saturday, 6th and Sunday, 7th October to coincide with the Open House New York weekend.
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Frank Jump Interview
Just came across this on youtube, an interview with Frank Jump about his work in New York. Great to see some of his pictures full size and to hear some of the background to his fascination with the Ghost Signs or Fading Ads. I still need to schedule my trip over there, everyone who comes […]
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Joseph’s Hat Shop sign threatened in Austin, Texas
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