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An illustration from an 1868 issue of Harper's magazine. The caption reads simply: "The Tiger."
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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An illustration from a 1902 edition of Vaught's Practical Character Reader. The headline reads: "The center of mental concentration."
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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Staring into the depths: an illustration from a 1906 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine. The caption reads: "I stood up and met the hot summons of the rising sun, hurrying toward me, as it were, with glad tidings, over the spikes of barley."
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[The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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An illustration from a 1904 issue of The Strand magazine. The caption reads: "Leaping into the air so as to insulate himself from the floor."
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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Here's a charming moment from Genevieve (1953), dedicated to literary scalawag Jonathan Caws-Elwitt (who intoxicates us with the exuberance of his own velocity):
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An illustration from a 1906 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine. The caption reads: "The big dynamo drew him to itself irresistibly."
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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 "This may surprise you, but serve is the least important aspect of table tennis." — Boys' Life, Jan. 1966
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An illustration from an 1888 issue of Frank Leslie's Pleasant Hours magazine. The caption reads: "The embalmed head.—'At the window sat a man. It was the attitude of a man in deep thought: but he had no head."
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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An illustration from an 1884 issue of London Society Illustrated magazine. The caption reads: "What I saw after eating my Christmas pudding." This will also be of interest: The Collected Lost Meanings of Christmas.
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If you have a strange dream to share, send it along! |
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 "A rose is a rose is a rose — or so they say." — Orient Express Magazine
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 "It is true, and bears repeating, that money isn't everything." — Third Way, Oct. 2004
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An illustration from an 1891 issue of The Strand magazine. The caption reads: "The children threw their marbles at the beauty."
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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 "To be honest—and don't take this the wrong way—but I was only going to make up a fantasy so you'd tell me yours." — J.J. Murray, I'm Your Girl
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An illustration from a 1904 issue of Harper's magazine. The caption reads: "He stood looking out into the night."
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[The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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The babe in the moon: an illustration from a 1913 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine.
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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From Prof. Oddfellow's sketchbook:
You've heard of a "murder of crows" and other fun collective nouns. But what do you call a collection of snow?
It's a patience.
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"What is the present but the sum of the past in a moment of consciousness? And because the spirit can call upon this consciousness — this recall — at will, so the present is ever there in the stream of time and the flowing weave can become a broad tapestry spread out for me to contemplate; and I can point to the spot where a particular thread in the weft marks the start of a new design in the pattern. And I can follow the thread, knot by knot, forwards and backwards; it does not break off, it carries the design and the meaning in the design; it is the essence of the tapestry and has nothing to do with its temporal existence." —Gustav Meyrink, The Angel of the West Window
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Here's a charming moment from Genevieve (1953), dedicated to literary scalawag Jonathan Caws-Elwitt (who coins words in his sleep — and remembers them upon waking!):
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An illustration from an 1892 issue of Century Illustrated magazine.
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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An illustration from an 1889 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine. The caption reads: "My wonder was increased by meeting a pair of yellow-topped boots."
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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"Nothing less than a hypnotising machine": an illustration from an 1897 issue of magazine.
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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An illustration from an 1868 issue of Harper's magazine. The caption reads: "Curse You!"
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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Pre-dating the hilarious comedy series " Childrens Hospital" [sic] about a clown doctor who heals through the power of laughter, here's an illustration from an 1891 issue of The Strand magazine. The caption reads: "Bravo Slap-Bang!"
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An illustration from an 1894 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine. The caption reads: "Your chin is a most prominent and important feature. Kept clean—soft—fresh—it becomes attractive. If rough—or shiny—with little patches of beard in sheltered spots—passed by the razor on its morning rounds—the same chin becomes little short of repulsive."
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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Here's a surprising moment from Genevieve (1953):
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An illustration from an 1899 issue of Harper's magazine. The caption reads: "What in the world are you standing on?"
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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 "It bears repeating that blacks are reacting differently today." — Ebony, Nov. 1972
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This one's courtesy of literary rapscallion Jonathan Caws-Elwitt: Q. What did the florist do upon losing his long-standing contract to provide wedding centerpieces? A. He made other arrangements.
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An illustration from a 1902 issue of The Strand magazine. The caption reads: "'Black art'—some of its mysteries."
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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An illustration from an 1879 issue of Harper's magazine. The caption reads: "The white lady."
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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An illustration from an 1867 issue of Harper's magazine.
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[The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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Q: Where do I begin? A: The answer is right there in your kitchen. (Kelly Hancock, Saving Savvy, 2011)
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An illustration from an 1888 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine. The caption reads: "The moving skull."
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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"At this moment, with all the Magic Arts thrashing at the outer door, she is etched with stars." —J. Karl Bogartte, " The Perfect Crime" (For Clint Marsh)
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An illustration from an 1898 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine. The caption reads: "Ellis found his fiddle and played out his dreams."
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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An illustration from a 1904 issue of The Strand magazine. The caption reads: "'Hit my hand hard,' she said."
Dedicated to Teresa Burritt.
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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 "The question bears repeating: who needs iron and why do they need it?" — Vegetarian Times, Nov. 1989
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An illustration from an 1891 issue of The Strand magazine. The caption reads: "Young Higgins."
Dedicated to Jonathan, who might agree that "Young Higgins" sounds funny.
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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Here's a charming moment from Genevieve (1953), dedicated to literary scalawag Jonathan Caws-Elwitt (who coins words in his sleep — and remembers them upon waking!):
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A zombie Jesus from a 1920 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine.
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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 "This may surprise you, but every thing you do right in designing your [motorcycle] racing diet can be undone by just one thing: forgetting to drink enough fluids." — American Motorcyclist, Feb. 1994
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An illustration from an 1867 issue of Harper's magazine. The caption reads: "Captain Dahlander's dog brandy."
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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An illustration from an 1863 issue of Harper's magazine. The caption reads: "The moon's wanderings."
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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An illustration from an 1895 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine. The caption reads: "He struck into the grand symphony of forest, air, and water."
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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 "This observation may seem obvious, but it bears repeating: You will be perceived as more professional if you pay attention to your dress, grooming, and manner." — James R. Morrison, The First Interview
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An illustration from a 1907 issue of Century Illustrated magazine. The caption reads: "All around the great shadow balloon was a radiant lunar rainbow."
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[Inexplicable images from generations ago invite us to restore the lost
sense of immediacy. We follow the founder of the Theater of
Spontaneity, Jacob Moreno, who proposed stringing together "now and then
flashes" to unfetter illusion and let imagination run free. The images
we have collected for this series came at a tremendous price, which we explained previously.] |
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