Tag Archives: bob newman

the bell curve progression: instant litter

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Art

by Art Chantry ( art@artchantry.com) i really think the era of great magazines is really over. since they first emerged in the last half of the 19th century, popular magazines have quickly grown into a magnificent art form in itself. … Continue reading →

Posted in Feature Article, Ideas/Opinion, Marketing/Advertising/Media | Tagged american graphic design, art chantry, Art Chantry Instant Litter, bob newman, GQ magazine vintage, James Bond, Keith Richards, old magazines, playboy magazine, popular magazines, sean connery | Leave a comment

talent scouts: publishers sweep cakes

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Art

by Art Chantry (art@artchantry.com): back when i was art directing the rocket, i had a constant parade of “talent” approaching me for work. because the rocket was literally the ONLY kiosk in town to do anything fun or kool in … Continue reading →

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jagged little lines

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Art

by Art Chantry (art@artchantry.com) THIS little advert for the old seattle hippie-hangover over newspaper “the seattle sun” is the first thing i ever saw drawn by lynda barry. whenever i think of her work now, i think of this dog … Continue reading →

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bamboo the elephant: drooling on the bonzai

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Art

Is all of life a stage……or a circus?….. Art Chantry: Since everybody here was getting off on reminiscing about The Rocket yesterday, I thought I’d continue with another rocket story. I will refrain from telling too many Rocket stories, because … Continue reading →