Five of the Best: Books about Ghost Signs
Over the years I’ve tried to seek out and review books about ghost signs here on the blog. Here is a set of recommendations drawn … Read more
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Five Amazing Egyptian Ghostsigns from Iman Abdulfattah
If you don’t already follow Frank Jump’s Fading Ad blog then I’d highly recommend you do so. Frank is a long-time friend and author of … Read more
Is this Lipton’s tea sign genuine, repainted, or something else?
This Lipton’s Tea sign on Frank Jump’s blog has led him to ask if it is repainted or even a modern recreation? It is in … Read more
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 … Read more
A lesser known rival to Pepsi and Coke in Amsterdam (via @FadingAd)
Photo: Frank Jump I like this sign from the Fading Ad blog, looks like it may have been repainted, perhaps by these guys.
Frank Jump leads a guided tour of Greenpoint, New York
Frank Jump led this tour last week to raise awareness of the ‘fading ads’ in this part of New York. I was a bit slow … Read more
Woody Guthrie’s less well known vocation as a signwriter
Frank Jump has alerted me to this interesting insight into the folk singer’s first occupation. Is this another way in which he has influenced Bob … Read more
Frank Jump on 90.7 WFUD
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 … Read more
Frank Jump on the Leonard Lopate Show
Listen to Fading Ads on the Leonard Lopate Show by Wnyc, New York Public Radio. A 15 minute interview discussing the ‘Fading Ads of New York City’.
Fading Ads of New York City
The eagerly awaited release of Frank Jump’s ‘Fading Ads of New York City’ book is almost upon us. I was fortunate enough to be offered … Read more
Ghostsigns World Tour
Perhaps being in Cambodia has sensitised me to the world of Ghostsigns beyond my home shores. Or maybe awareness of the project has encouraged those … Read more
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 … Read more
Dewars by Frank Jump
© Frank H. Jump Those guys over at Colossal Media go from strength to strength, this their latest creation in the Dewars campaign, photographed by … Read more
Landmarks Commission Hearing
Debate over this site for a new painted wall advertisement Frank Jump over in NYC, USA recently presented the case, on behalf of Colossal Media, … Read more
Gillette Razors
Frank Jump just posted this London sign he photographed while visiting in Spring 2001. It’s a classic Gillette ad with the characteristic blue background colour. The … Read more
Frank Jump
Frank Jump is a leading photographer of Ghost Signs in USA with quite a unique story as to how and why he got started. I … Read more