Selected Spy Vibe Posts: 007 Tribute Covers, The Phantom Avon novels return, Ian Fleming Festival, Argoman Design, Sylvia Anderson R.I.P., Ken Adam R.I.P., George Martin R.I.P., The New Avengers Comics, Trina Robbins Interview, The Phantom at 80, 007 Manga, Avengerworld Book, Diana Rigg Auto Show, The Prisoner Audio Drama Review, David McCallum novel, Andre Courreges R.I.P., Who's Talking on Spy Vibe, UFO Blu-ray, Avengers Pop Art Interview, Fergus Fleming Interview, Avengers: Alan Hayes Interview, Jaz Wiseman Interview, Diana Rigg BFI Interview, Casino Royale Interview: Mike Richardson, Lost Diana Rigg Interview, Honor Blackman at 90, UNCLE School, Ian Fleming Memorial, Portmeirion Photos, Doctor Who Exhibit, Farewell Steed, Pussy Galore Returns, Diana Rigg birthday, Sherlock at 221B, Invisible Agent, Saint Interview: Ian Dickerson, Saint Doppelgänger, Fleming's Typewriter, Rare Fleming, Fleming's Music, Ian Fleming's Japan, Jim Wilson Corgi Interview, Fantomas Design, John Buss interview, Saint Volvo, Mod Tales Interview, Agente Secreto Comics, Danger Man Comics 2, Danger Man Comics, John Drake Comics, Der Mann Von UNCLE, Golden Margaret Nolan, Man From UNCLE Rocksteady, Pussy Galore Calypso, Cynthia Lennon R.I.P., Edward Mann Fashion, Leonard Nimoy Tribute, Shatner at 84, Bob Morane series, Thai Bond Design, Bond vs Modernism, Tokyo Beat 1964, Feraud Mod Fashion, Green Hornet Manga, Avengers Interview: Michael Richardson, Ian Fleming: Wicked Grin, Jane Bond Hong Kong Records, Ryan Heshka Interview, Comics Week: Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E., Comics Week: Archie, Comics Week: Robots, Comics Week: Cold War Atomic, Comics Week: SPYMAN, Comics Week: Jimmy Olsen, Shakespeare Spies: Diana Rigg, Shakespeare Spies I, Rodney Marshall Avengers Interview, Richard Sala: Super-Enigmatix, Cold War Archie, Playboy Bunny Interview, The 10th Victim Japanese and Kindle, U.N.C.L.E. Japanese Books, Catsuits, Batman '66 Green Hornet Interview: Ralph Garman Ty Templeton.
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Showing posts with label devo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label devo. Show all posts
April 16, 2016
NEW RECORDS
If your vibe is vintage soundtracks, check out a few of the limited-edition LPs released today for Record Store Day. Whovians can look forward to a modern release of The Genesis of the Daleks, a really fun audio-drama style record that presents one of Tom Baker's best serials. And for the first time, the soundtracks to Peter Cushing's 1960s Doctor Who films are available- as a double-album in yellow vinyl! See below for a groovy video clip (note: the second track contains an ascending bass line similar to the James Bond theme). The 2LP set also includes sound effects by Gerry Anderson maestro, Barry Gray! If you're more into black velvet and gothic mansions, there is also a Dark Shadows score pressed on purple vinyl, and a silver edition of Nosferatu. Spy Vibers might also find a Piero Umiliani release of La Legge dei Gangsters. Other notable RSD releases include The Animals, David Bowie, The Easybeats, The Kinks, Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo), The Remains, Ravi Shankar, A-Ha, Mick Karn, Cambodian and Japanese 60s garage rock, 13th Floor Elevators, Gerry Casale (Devo), Monster-A-Go-Go vol 1, and Across the Universe. Support your local music shops this weekend and go see what you can find. Remember RSD items can be pretty limited and some titles are only available in specific countries and regions. Enjoy!
Selected Spy Vibe Posts: 007 Tribute Covers, The Phantom Avon novels return, Ian Fleming Festival, Argoman Design, Sylvia Anderson R.I.P., Ken Adam R.I.P., George Martin R.I.P., The New Avengers Comics, Trina Robbins Interview, The Phantom at 80, 007 Manga, Avengerworld Book, Diana Rigg Auto Show, The Prisoner Audio Drama Review, David McCallum novel, Andre Courreges R.I.P., Who's Talking on Spy Vibe, UFO Blu-ray, Avengers Pop Art Interview, Fergus Fleming Interview, Avengers: Alan Hayes Interview, Jaz Wiseman Interview, Diana Rigg BFI Interview, Casino Royale Interview: Mike Richardson, Lost Diana Rigg Interview, Honor Blackman at 90, UNCLE School, Ian Fleming Memorial, Portmeirion Photos, Doctor Who Exhibit, Farewell Steed, Pussy Galore Returns, Diana Rigg birthday, Sherlock at 221B, Invisible Agent, Saint Interview: Ian Dickerson, Saint Doppelgänger, Fleming's Typewriter, Rare Fleming, Fleming's Music, Ian Fleming's Japan, Jim Wilson Corgi Interview, Fantomas Design, John Buss interview, Saint Volvo, Mod Tales Interview, Agente Secreto Comics, Danger Man Comics 2, Danger Man Comics, John Drake Comics, Der Mann Von UNCLE, Golden Margaret Nolan, Man From UNCLE Rocksteady, Pussy Galore Calypso, Cynthia Lennon R.I.P., Edward Mann Fashion, Leonard Nimoy Tribute, Shatner at 84, Bob Morane series, Thai Bond Design, Bond vs Modernism, Tokyo Beat 1964, Feraud Mod Fashion, Green Hornet Manga, Avengers Interview: Michael Richardson, Ian Fleming: Wicked Grin, Jane Bond Hong Kong Records, Ryan Heshka Interview, Comics Week: Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E., Comics Week: Archie, Comics Week: Robots, Comics Week: Cold War Atomic, Comics Week: SPYMAN, Comics Week: Jimmy Olsen, Shakespeare Spies: Diana Rigg, Shakespeare Spies I, Rodney Marshall Avengers Interview, Richard Sala: Super-Enigmatix, Cold War Archie, Playboy Bunny Interview, The 10th Victim Japanese and Kindle, U.N.C.L.E. Japanese Books, Catsuits, Batman '66 Green Hornet Interview: Ralph Garman Ty Templeton.
Selected Spy Vibe Posts: 007 Tribute Covers, The Phantom Avon novels return, Ian Fleming Festival, Argoman Design, Sylvia Anderson R.I.P., Ken Adam R.I.P., George Martin R.I.P., The New Avengers Comics, Trina Robbins Interview, The Phantom at 80, 007 Manga, Avengerworld Book, Diana Rigg Auto Show, The Prisoner Audio Drama Review, David McCallum novel, Andre Courreges R.I.P., Who's Talking on Spy Vibe, UFO Blu-ray, Avengers Pop Art Interview, Fergus Fleming Interview, Avengers: Alan Hayes Interview, Jaz Wiseman Interview, Diana Rigg BFI Interview, Casino Royale Interview: Mike Richardson, Lost Diana Rigg Interview, Honor Blackman at 90, UNCLE School, Ian Fleming Memorial, Portmeirion Photos, Doctor Who Exhibit, Farewell Steed, Pussy Galore Returns, Diana Rigg birthday, Sherlock at 221B, Invisible Agent, Saint Interview: Ian Dickerson, Saint Doppelgänger, Fleming's Typewriter, Rare Fleming, Fleming's Music, Ian Fleming's Japan, Jim Wilson Corgi Interview, Fantomas Design, John Buss interview, Saint Volvo, Mod Tales Interview, Agente Secreto Comics, Danger Man Comics 2, Danger Man Comics, John Drake Comics, Der Mann Von UNCLE, Golden Margaret Nolan, Man From UNCLE Rocksteady, Pussy Galore Calypso, Cynthia Lennon R.I.P., Edward Mann Fashion, Leonard Nimoy Tribute, Shatner at 84, Bob Morane series, Thai Bond Design, Bond vs Modernism, Tokyo Beat 1964, Feraud Mod Fashion, Green Hornet Manga, Avengers Interview: Michael Richardson, Ian Fleming: Wicked Grin, Jane Bond Hong Kong Records, Ryan Heshka Interview, Comics Week: Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E., Comics Week: Archie, Comics Week: Robots, Comics Week: Cold War Atomic, Comics Week: SPYMAN, Comics Week: Jimmy Olsen, Shakespeare Spies: Diana Rigg, Shakespeare Spies I, Rodney Marshall Avengers Interview, Richard Sala: Super-Enigmatix, Cold War Archie, Playboy Bunny Interview, The 10th Victim Japanese and Kindle, U.N.C.L.E. Japanese Books, Catsuits, Batman '66 Green Hornet Interview: Ralph Garman Ty Templeton.
March 10, 2014
SOLAR AND BIONIC MAN RETURN
Dynamite is known for publishing new comics based on Pulp-era properties like The Shadow, The Green Hornet, Miss Fury, Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon, The Phantom, The Lone Ranger, Zorro, and The Spider. They have also reintroduced former Gold Key titles like Magnus, Robot Fighter. This spring they will be rolling out two additional stars from the 1960s-1970s: Solar: Man of the Atom and The Six Million Dollar Man. Both properties found their roots in Cold War fear and fascination with atomic weapons and energy.
Gold Key produced the original Doctor Solar: Man of the Atom during the Cuban missile crisis in 1962. In an era when technology symbolized modernity, patriotism- and possible armageddon- the comic fused these elements together into a perfect time-capsule. In the story, an evil mastermind named Muro sent an agent to blow up a nuclear power plant. Unable to "duck and cover" effectively, Doctor Solar absorbed massive radiation, giving him the power to convert into pure atomic energy. Where the main character in the series was liberated by technology to become a hero, his arch-nemisis, Muro, eventually lost all humanity by transferring his mind into a Darth Vader-like robot. Solar also appeared in a series by Valiant Comics and Acclaim Comics in the 1990s and by Dark Horse in 2009. Dark Horse has also printed collections of the original Gold Key editions.
Dynamite's Solar will continue the basic origin story, and they plan to explore Solar's humanity as he struggles to maintain family within the fallout of his new powers. Will the stories take on Cold War themes? I don't know the answer, but one of the variant covers depicts Solar flying through a sky filled with ballistic missiles. From Dynamite: "'Flooded with experimental radiation that grants him unbelievable powers, the brilliant-and-obsessive Dr. Phil Seleski seeks to unlock the secrets of the universe, begrudgingly becoming a 'hero' along the way. But can a single man be trusted with near-limitless abilities? What will this mean to the ones he loves? And will his choices lead to utter chaos and destruction? Brilliant writer FRANK BARBIERE (Five Ghosts) and JOE BENNETT present the Man Of The Atom as you've NEVER imagined!" Wonderful cover art above from issue #1, shipping this April.
The original Six Million Dollar Man (1974-1979) featured the adventures of Steve Austin, an astronaut-turned-agent, who was rebuilt with atomic-powered technology after an accident (note the common theme with Solar). In a 40th anniversary comic series dubbed Season Six, the Cold War hero will return in stories by James Kuhoric with art by Juan Antonio Ramirez. Issue #3 covers include a variant photo of actor Lee Majors in a 007-style tux (see above). Speaking with Comic Vine, Kuhoric said, "The new SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN SEASON 6 comic is a direct continuation of the classic television series. We are picking up right after the last weekly episode and starting up a new 'season' of stories that follow the episodic adventures of Steve Austin. To do this we discounted the handful of reunion movies that were made (which is no big loss – those things were like the Galactica 1980 of bionics) and are going back to the time when kids were running in slow motion and pretending to be a cyborg on the playground. As a fan, I really enjoy Dynamite’s Bionic Man series, which is Kevin Smith’s modern day reboot of the franchise. But our SMDMS6 is the original groovy 1970s continuity." The character originally appeared in comics by Charlton between 1976-1978. He was rebuilt for a run by Kevin Smith and Dynamite between 2011-2012. Issue #1 of this new retro-style series arrives in stores this week! Dynamite page here.
Solar Gold Key panel below from Dial B For Blog. I've always loved the Pop Art style of his costume, with its Flash-like red, eye visor, and radiation symbol. If the members of DEVO ever became super heroes... Enjoy! Learn more: Gold Key collections by Dark Horse and Hermes Press. Doctor Solar spotlight here. Spy Vibe Posts: Cold War Comics, Win Scott Eckert Honey West Interview, Shane Glines Interview, William Maynard Fu Manchu Interview, Richard Sala Interview, Mod Tales Interview, Batman '66 and Andy Warhol, Spies: the World Around Us, Man From UNCLE pages, Six Million Dollar Man records and toys, SHIELD Artist Editions.
Recent Spy Vibe posts: The Saint Library Released, DC Fontana Prisoner Video, James Bond Comic Event, Turkish James Bond Design, Edward Gorey's 1960s, Ipcress File cinematography, 007 SOLO cover designs, Batman Valentines cards, Saturday Cartoons: Marine Boy, Mary Quant, Patrick Macnee, Gloria Steinem and Denny O'Neil on MOD Wonder Woman, Win Scott Eckert interview, Siegel and Shuster's SPY, David McCallum: Son of Batman, Jon Gilbert talks Fleming, Barbarella TV series, Meet the Beatles 50th, Wonderwall comes to Blu-ray, Batman Strips, David Bowie at 67, Kevin Dart talks Ringo & Powerpuff Girls, Sherlock Exhibit, Fu Manchu history panel, Andy Warhol box set, Six-Million Dollar Man, Striped Light Nude, Buckminster Fuller, Dylan at Newport, Jane and Serge, The Goldfinger Variations, Mod Tales Interview, David Tennant's Ian Fleming audio books, Atomic Art, Shane Glines Batman.
Recent Ian Fleming posts on Spy Vibe: Ian Fleming Letters, Erno Goldfinger, Ian Fleming Music Series links: Noel Coward, Whispering Jack Smith, Hawaiian Guitar, Joe Fingers Carr, new Ian Fleming Catalog, Jon Gilbert interview, Double 007 Designs, Bond audio book reissues, discovery of one of Ian Fleming's WWII Commandos, James Bond book covers, Ian Fleming's Playboy interview for Kindle, Spy Vibe's discovery of a rare Ian Fleming serialization, rare View to a Kill, Fleming's Royal gold typewriter, Ian Fleming's memorial address, Spy Vibe's Ian Fleming image archive.
Gold Key produced the original Doctor Solar: Man of the Atom during the Cuban missile crisis in 1962. In an era when technology symbolized modernity, patriotism- and possible armageddon- the comic fused these elements together into a perfect time-capsule. In the story, an evil mastermind named Muro sent an agent to blow up a nuclear power plant. Unable to "duck and cover" effectively, Doctor Solar absorbed massive radiation, giving him the power to convert into pure atomic energy. Where the main character in the series was liberated by technology to become a hero, his arch-nemisis, Muro, eventually lost all humanity by transferring his mind into a Darth Vader-like robot. Solar also appeared in a series by Valiant Comics and Acclaim Comics in the 1990s and by Dark Horse in 2009. Dark Horse has also printed collections of the original Gold Key editions.
Dynamite's Solar will continue the basic origin story, and they plan to explore Solar's humanity as he struggles to maintain family within the fallout of his new powers. Will the stories take on Cold War themes? I don't know the answer, but one of the variant covers depicts Solar flying through a sky filled with ballistic missiles. From Dynamite: "'Flooded with experimental radiation that grants him unbelievable powers, the brilliant-and-obsessive Dr. Phil Seleski seeks to unlock the secrets of the universe, begrudgingly becoming a 'hero' along the way. But can a single man be trusted with near-limitless abilities? What will this mean to the ones he loves? And will his choices lead to utter chaos and destruction? Brilliant writer FRANK BARBIERE (Five Ghosts) and JOE BENNETT present the Man Of The Atom as you've NEVER imagined!" Wonderful cover art above from issue #1, shipping this April.
The original Six Million Dollar Man (1974-1979) featured the adventures of Steve Austin, an astronaut-turned-agent, who was rebuilt with atomic-powered technology after an accident (note the common theme with Solar). In a 40th anniversary comic series dubbed Season Six, the Cold War hero will return in stories by James Kuhoric with art by Juan Antonio Ramirez. Issue #3 covers include a variant photo of actor Lee Majors in a 007-style tux (see above). Speaking with Comic Vine, Kuhoric said, "The new SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN SEASON 6 comic is a direct continuation of the classic television series. We are picking up right after the last weekly episode and starting up a new 'season' of stories that follow the episodic adventures of Steve Austin. To do this we discounted the handful of reunion movies that were made (which is no big loss – those things were like the Galactica 1980 of bionics) and are going back to the time when kids were running in slow motion and pretending to be a cyborg on the playground. As a fan, I really enjoy Dynamite’s Bionic Man series, which is Kevin Smith’s modern day reboot of the franchise. But our SMDMS6 is the original groovy 1970s continuity." The character originally appeared in comics by Charlton between 1976-1978. He was rebuilt for a run by Kevin Smith and Dynamite between 2011-2012. Issue #1 of this new retro-style series arrives in stores this week! Dynamite page here.
Solar Gold Key panel below from Dial B For Blog. I've always loved the Pop Art style of his costume, with its Flash-like red, eye visor, and radiation symbol. If the members of DEVO ever became super heroes... Enjoy! Learn more: Gold Key collections by Dark Horse and Hermes Press. Doctor Solar spotlight here. Spy Vibe Posts: Cold War Comics, Win Scott Eckert Honey West Interview, Shane Glines Interview, William Maynard Fu Manchu Interview, Richard Sala Interview, Mod Tales Interview, Batman '66 and Andy Warhol, Spies: the World Around Us, Man From UNCLE pages, Six Million Dollar Man records and toys, SHIELD Artist Editions.
Recent Spy Vibe posts: The Saint Library Released, DC Fontana Prisoner Video, James Bond Comic Event, Turkish James Bond Design, Edward Gorey's 1960s, Ipcress File cinematography, 007 SOLO cover designs, Batman Valentines cards, Saturday Cartoons: Marine Boy, Mary Quant, Patrick Macnee, Gloria Steinem and Denny O'Neil on MOD Wonder Woman, Win Scott Eckert interview, Siegel and Shuster's SPY, David McCallum: Son of Batman, Jon Gilbert talks Fleming, Barbarella TV series, Meet the Beatles 50th, Wonderwall comes to Blu-ray, Batman Strips, David Bowie at 67, Kevin Dart talks Ringo & Powerpuff Girls, Sherlock Exhibit, Fu Manchu history panel, Andy Warhol box set, Six-Million Dollar Man, Striped Light Nude, Buckminster Fuller, Dylan at Newport, Jane and Serge, The Goldfinger Variations, Mod Tales Interview, David Tennant's Ian Fleming audio books, Atomic Art, Shane Glines Batman.
Recent Ian Fleming posts on Spy Vibe: Ian Fleming Letters, Erno Goldfinger, Ian Fleming Music Series links: Noel Coward, Whispering Jack Smith, Hawaiian Guitar, Joe Fingers Carr, new Ian Fleming Catalog, Jon Gilbert interview, Double 007 Designs, Bond audio book reissues, discovery of one of Ian Fleming's WWII Commandos, James Bond book covers, Ian Fleming's Playboy interview for Kindle, Spy Vibe's discovery of a rare Ian Fleming serialization, rare View to a Kill, Fleming's Royal gold typewriter, Ian Fleming's memorial address, Spy Vibe's Ian Fleming image archive.
November 17, 2013
ATOMIC ART
The impact of The Bomb on popular culture in the post-war era was a strange cocktail of fear and fascination. The 1982 documentary film The Atomic Cafe illustrated a trend in the US to transform this weapon of mass destruction into a cartoony, Sci-Fi mascot. Diners enjoyed Atomic Burgers and shakes, and the space-age fashion designers in the 1960s popularized new styles born from a fear of radiation. The influence of Cardin, Rabanne, and Courreges is even felt today in Retro Futurism. But while we enjoy the creative reactions to the Atomic Age and Cold War, it's important to keep a weary eye on the dark realities behind the artifice.
Japanese artist Isao Hashimoto created a conceptual piece in 2003 that presents a running timeline of every nuclear bomb explosion on earth between 1945 and 1998. Hashimoto's "1945-1998" (also called "2053" based on the number of bombs used/tested) takes the form of a digital world map, where each detonation is represented by colors and sounds arranged by country. The piece begins slowly as the timeline ticks forward, but soon the bleeps build to a cohesive pattern of sound reminiscent of early Kraftwerk or Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO). To transform such data into an art experience is interesting- and even entertaining- but Hashimoto also succeeded in sending an ominous message. We might look back on the Atomic Cafe culture as a quaint period in our naive evolution since WWII, but viewers shouldn't be fooled by a false sense of security. Maybe Ian Fleming's warning of a "little man with a heavy suitcase" has thankfully not come true (ref: Moonraker/1955), but the radiation from our own nuclear testing (and power plants) is all too real. Fukushima may seem like a world away to many readers, but the crisis in Japan continues to unfold with dire details. More about Hashimoto at ctbto and Wired. Below: "1945-1998" by Isao Hashimoto.
The music group DEVO satirized many elements of post-war culture and values in the 1980s. Readers might recall the leak of president Ronald Reagan's 1984 ill-conceived joke on NPR: "We begin bombing in five minutes." Cold War anxiety was alive and well! DEVO's iconic radiation outfit is available on their website with the ad: "Protect yourself from dangerous human elements and stay cool during meltdowns in this official DEVO yellow suit." If you're asking why this parody is still relevant, check out these T-shirts available from the official Atomic Museum (top photo).
Recent Spy Vibe posts: Steranko S.H.I.E.L.D. Artist Editions, David Tennant's Ian Fleming audio books, The Prisoner & Captain Scarlet, HMV returns to Oxford st w Beatles promo, Diego Fortunato & Verner Panton, Saturday Morning Cartoons, Assassination Bureau on DVD, new Young Bond series, Peter Asher, Gerry Marsden tour, Elio Petri on Blu-ray, Sophia Loren, new Beatles BBC album, new Hercule Poirot novel, Beatles fall 2013 releases, A Hard Days Night cinematographer dies, Magic Christian on Blu-ray, Early Beatles image archive, Julie Newmar, Erno Goldfinger, Hitchcock tribute.
Japanese artist Isao Hashimoto created a conceptual piece in 2003 that presents a running timeline of every nuclear bomb explosion on earth between 1945 and 1998. Hashimoto's "1945-1998" (also called "2053" based on the number of bombs used/tested) takes the form of a digital world map, where each detonation is represented by colors and sounds arranged by country. The piece begins slowly as the timeline ticks forward, but soon the bleeps build to a cohesive pattern of sound reminiscent of early Kraftwerk or Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO). To transform such data into an art experience is interesting- and even entertaining- but Hashimoto also succeeded in sending an ominous message. We might look back on the Atomic Cafe culture as a quaint period in our naive evolution since WWII, but viewers shouldn't be fooled by a false sense of security. Maybe Ian Fleming's warning of a "little man with a heavy suitcase" has thankfully not come true (ref: Moonraker/1955), but the radiation from our own nuclear testing (and power plants) is all too real. Fukushima may seem like a world away to many readers, but the crisis in Japan continues to unfold with dire details. More about Hashimoto at ctbto and Wired. Below: "1945-1998" by Isao Hashimoto.
The music group DEVO satirized many elements of post-war culture and values in the 1980s. Readers might recall the leak of president Ronald Reagan's 1984 ill-conceived joke on NPR: "We begin bombing in five minutes." Cold War anxiety was alive and well! DEVO's iconic radiation outfit is available on their website with the ad: "Protect yourself from dangerous human elements and stay cool during meltdowns in this official DEVO yellow suit." If you're asking why this parody is still relevant, check out these T-shirts available from the official Atomic Museum (top photo).
Below: A recent Kraftwerk performance of "Radioactivity". The song was originally released on their 1975 album Radio-Activitivity (Radio-Aktivität). They have re-recorded it a number of times over the years and their Japan performances since the 2011 earthquake have included Fukushima in the list of nuclear disasters. Founding member Ralf Hütter has been leading a new line-up of Kraftwerk on a number of world tours to present 3D concerts at major museums like MOMA and the Tate.
Learn more at the National Museum of Nuclear Science History here, and these Spy Vibe links: Cold War Comics, Bear Family's Atomic Platters box set, Fear and Fashion. Be safe this weekend, Spy Vibers, and look for ways you can make a healthy difference for the planet. Below: Atomic Fire Ball candy. This spicy jawbreaker was introduced to children in 1954.
Recent Ian Fleming posts on Spy Vibe: Erno Goldfinger, Ian Fleming Music Series links: Noel Coward, Whispering Jack Smith, Hawaiian Guitar, Joe Fingers Carr, new Ian Fleming Catalog, Jon Gilbert interview, Double 007 Designs, Bond audio book reissues, discovery of one of Ian Fleming's WWII Commandos, James Bond book covers, Ian Fleming's Playboy interview for Kindle, Spy Vibe's discovery of a rare Ian Fleming serialization, rare View to a Kill, Fleming's Royal gold typewriter, Ian Fleming's memorial address, Spy Vibe's Ian Fleming image archive.
July 17, 2010
SECRET!
Happy Saturday to all Spy Vibers! I'm certain everyone knows that I'm a big fan of Patrick McGoohan's Danger Man/Secret Agent. We recently looked at Johnny Rivers' famous tune during our weeks of Go Go Dancers and the 1960s club scene. What you might not know, however, is that your host, Agent J, is a former Air Guitar winner! Before you start imagining me as Gert Wilden or Nino Rota, however, know that I had three costume changes that included yellow radiation suits, red flower-pot hats, and black bike shorts. Yes, I convinced my college pals to join me on stage as Devo. Ha! Cats out of the bag, now. Here is a Saturday treat, the real Devo performing their wonderful and quirky version of Secret Agent Man. Enjoy!
June 27, 2010
WARNERS ARCHIVE SALE
Deepdiscount is running a sale on the Warners Bros. Archive Collection. These are DVDs that Warner releases on-demand, titles made available to fans without the full investment of mass production and distribution. The list includes some retro faves that have been mostly unavailable for some time. A quick scan reveals some cool treasures:
She (Hammer Horror/Ursula Andress)
Kaleidoscope (Warren Beatty and Susannah York)
The Defector (Roddy McDowell and Montgomery Clift)
Two rare treats for music fans:
Carny (Robbie Robertson)
Urgh! A Music War (live shows from many cool bands in the 1980s, including XTC, The Police, Oingo Boingo, Devo, Gang of Four, Dead Kennedys, Gary Numan, Klaus Nomi)
Some classic intrigue from the list: Operator 13, Operation Secret, Split Second, Tall Target, and I Was an American Spy.
Sale ends June 30th.
She (Hammer Horror/Ursula Andress)
Kaleidoscope (Warren Beatty and Susannah York)
The Defector (Roddy McDowell and Montgomery Clift)
Two rare treats for music fans:
Carny (Robbie Robertson)
Urgh! A Music War (live shows from many cool bands in the 1980s, including XTC, The Police, Oingo Boingo, Devo, Gang of Four, Dead Kennedys, Gary Numan, Klaus Nomi)
Some classic intrigue from the list: Operator 13, Operation Secret, Split Second, Tall Target, and I Was an American Spy.
Sale ends June 30th.
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