Official Blondie 1981 Calendar, Featuring Debbie Harry
Debbie Harry, the legendary lead singer of Blondie, was often photographed by Chris Stein, her bandmate and romantic partner in the 1970s and 1980s. Continue reading »
Stunning Photos of Tina Turner Posing in a Bob Mackie Winged-Costume in Los Angeles, California, 1977
Harry Langdon
In the late 1970s, Tina Turner, embarking on her solo career after leaving her abusive marriage, teamed up with designer Bob Mackie to craft her iconic stage image. Continue reading »
CAP 3000 Disco in Benidorm: The Futuristic Legacy of European Brutalism
CAP 3000 in Benidorm, originally famous as a vibrant disco in the 1970s, was part of the “Eje Discotecas” or “Disco Axis” of the city—a bustling area dedicated to nightlife and youth culture. Continue reading »
The Groovy World of 1970s Customized Vans Through Old Photos
In the 1970s, customized vans emerged as a significant part of American counterculture, often serving as mobile expressions of personal style with intricate murals, elaborate interiors, and unique features. Continue reading »
Stunning Photos of a Scrapyard in Emeryville, California in the Early 1970s
A scrapyard, or junkyard, is a place where decommissioned or wrecked vehicles are dismantled, with usable parts sold for repairs and scrap metal sent to recycling companies. Continue reading »
Blast from the Past: The Futuristic Flying Saucer Gas Stations of Soviet-Era Kyiv
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Kyiv introduced “flying saucer” gas stations with a unique design inspired by Japan’s “sky pumps,” where hoses were suspended from above for easier refueling. Continue reading »
Vintage Photographs of People Using the Card Catalog at the Library in the 1970s
Before computers, librarians organized book information on cards filed in card catalogs. Each book had multiple cards with details like title, author, and subject, filed alphabetically for easy searching by patrons. Catalogers created this human-made metadata. Continue reading »
The Intersection of Typographical Art and Cultural Transformation in the 1960 and 1970s
Alan Riddell’s Typewriter Art (1975) features 119 typographical artworks by 65 artists from 18 countries, spanning from the 1890s to the 1970s. Riddell links this medium to the concrete poetry movement, emphasizing the importance of typographical effects over verbal meaning. Continue reading »
Amazing Vintage Ads of the 1960s and 1970s Depicted the Airtight and Floating Capabilities of the VW Beetle
If you’ve ever wondered whether Volkswagen Beetles can float, the answer is yes—the original model could indeed float under certain conditions due to its unibody construction and airtight seals. Continue reading »
Vintage Photos That Show Lifestyle of Young People in the 1970s
While the counterculture of the 1960s had an impact on the youth of the 1970s, they were also open to new styles. Continue reading »
Exploring the Vibrant 1970s Graffiti Scene of Boston Through The Photos of Jacobson Marciano
In Boston’s bustling 1970s music scene, British bands were key. Fans of X-Ray Spex, Billy Idol, Sham 69, and the Buzzcocks spray-painted their names on Boston’s walls. Continue reading »
Provocative and Humorous Vintage T-Shirt Slogans
Remember those iron-on transfers that were sold in magazines telling us to Nuke the Whales? We wanted to know whether they were still available when we initially praised the magnificent 1970s T-Shirt. Continue reading »
The Photos of the Stunning 1976 Citroën DS Tissier Car Transporter
This automobile, which was constructed by Tissier in 1976 for a French motor club, was based on a Citroën DS from the year 1970. Continue reading »
Fascinating Photos Capture Street Carnival Revelers in Port of Spain, Trinidad in 1975
Port of Spain stands as the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago and ranks as its third-largest municipality, with only Chaguanas and San Fernando surpassing it in size. Situated along the Gulf of Paria on the northwest coast of Trinidad, it forms part of a vast urban area that extends from Chaguaramas in the west to Arima in the east. Continue reading »
Employee Workspace Interiors at the Atari Headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, 1976
In June 1972, Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney established Atari. After five months, Atari’s debut product, Pong, revolutionized the gaming industry. Other arcade games were swiftly released by the company. Over a 15-year period, millions of game cartridges were sold when the Atari Video Computer System (VCS) was debuted in 1977. Continue reading »
In 1974 Manga Artists Celebrate The Exorcist’s Arrival in Japan
The manga adaptation of The Exorcist by Kazuo Umezu was featured in the July 7th, 1974 issue of Shonen Sunday, just a week prior to the film’s release in Japan and six months after its US premiere in December 1973. Shonen Sunday, a weekly shonen manga magazine, has been published in Japan by Shogakukan since March 1959. Continue reading »
Amazing Expressive Photos of A Young Lita Ford on Stage from The 1970s and 1980s
Lita Ford, a name synonymous with the world of hard rock, was a trailblazer in a predominantly male world. As she once explained, “Rock and roll is basically a man’s world. You have to play, sing and shake your ass on stage – and not be afraid to let your make-up run”. Continue reading »
‘Flying Saucer’ Gas Stations in Kyiv From the Late 1970s and Early 1980s
In the 1970s, even the most mundane gas stations in the USSR were transformed into architectural masterpieces without sacrificing their functionality. In 1977, at least two such gas stations were built in Kyiv. Despite their unusual appearance, they were quite comfortable for drivers. Continue reading »
AI Artist Imagines What If Star Wars Was A Finnish Movie In The 70s
Antti Karppinen, the AI artist, has conjured a remarkable venture that beckons us to a realm where the fantastical and the absurd meld effortlessly. This audacious project whisks us back in time, reimagining Star Wars as a quintessential Finnish film of the groovy 1970s. Continue reading »
A Visual Journey Through the History of the Bond Bug: The Three-Wheeled Microcar that Looks Like a Giant Orange Wedge
Designed by Tom Karen of Ogle Design for Reliant Motor Company, the Bond Bug is a three-wheeled microcar with two seats and a wedge shape. It has a lift-up canopy and side screens instead of doors. It was built from 1970 to 1974, first at Bond Cars Ltd factory, then at Reliant’s Tamworth factory. Continue reading »
‘Sticky Fingers’ – The Rolling Stones: Recollecting the 1971 Stunning Photoshoot
One can’t help but reminisce about the 70s when rock music was reigning supreme. This was a golden era defined by many revolutionary albums, one of which was ‘Sticky Fingers’ by the legendary Rolling Stones. Continue reading »
Capturing the Short Shorts Phenomenon in a Photo Journey Through the 70s and 80s
Short shorts, as the name suggests, are a style of shorts that are shorter than the average length. This fashion trend has a history that dates back to the 1930s, when they were donned by Hollywood starlets for publicity photos. Interestingly, their popularity led to a by-law in New York City, which was eventually repealed in 1942, prohibiting women from wearing them. Continue reading »
From Boat-Tail to Muscle Flanks: The Revolutionary Design of the 1971 Riviera Muscle Car
The year 1971 marked a significant milestone in the history of the Buick Riviera, an iconic luxury car produced by General Motors (GM) since 1963. Under the direction of GM’s chief styling director, Bill Mitchell, the Riviera underwent a radical redesign that introduced flowing and dramatic “boat-tail” styling, which was penned by Jerry Hirshberg, the future head of design for Nissan. Continue reading »
Love and Fashion in the 1970s: Vintage Photos of Young Couples
In the 1970s, fashion was all about expressing individuality. Popular items included mini skirts, bell-bottoms (popularized by hippies), vintage clothing from the 1950s and earlier, and the androgynous glam rock and disco styles that introduced platform shoes, bright colors, glitter, and satin. Continue reading »
Pachimon: The Amazing Obscure Kaiju Collectible Cards From The 70’s
Kyuradorosu (vampire monster)/ Height: 5 meters/ Weight: 800 kilograms/ From Chiba
In the 1970s, kaiju and tokusatsu were all the rage in Japan, inspiring Yokopro to create Pachimon. These collectible cards featured several “Pachimon,” monsters based on popular kaiju series such as Godzilla, Gamera, and the Ultra Series. These monsters were often depicted attacking famous cities and places, making them all the more exciting for fans. Continue reading »
