Vancouver demolition reveals intriguing ghostsign

Photo: Photocat62

Twitter and my Google Reader came alive this week following the demolition of a Vancouver building that left the best part of this 1920s sign clear for all to see.

Frank Jump on 90.7 WFUD

Photo: Frank Jump

Great radio interview with Frank talking about his work, his book and the topic in general.  (A brief mention of this blog shortly after 12 minutes - thanks Frank!)

Record Breaking Roofad

Photo: urban75

I've been sitting on this for such a long time that I almost completely forgot about it.  In fact, Mark sent me details of it back in June 2009 so hands up for my complete slackness on that front!

It is another example of a 'roofad' but one with significant exposure, being situated on top of a stand at Cardiff's former Ninian Park stadium.  Noteworthy visitors who may have been influenced by Captain Morgan's claim to be "the right rum for today's taste" included the pope and Real Madrid.

Miniature Planet: Ghostsigns for Model Makers

I love this, miniature ghostsigns for use on model railways and other small scale hobbies.

Hand Painted Bangladesh

As part of my work with VSO I recently attended a study tour to Bangladesh, a country with many similarities to Cambodia but also many differences.  The study was great but I have to admit that I was perpetually distracted by the sheer quantity and (often) quality of hand painted signage, decoration and other forms that could be found absolutely everywhere.