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Welcome to Lileks.com, which is a wreck. Always has been, and probably always will be. Why? Well, blame the internet. This thing began in the spring of 1996 – a three-room shack. I’ve added and added and added until it’s become an endless labyrinth that defies repair. By all means, come on in; I just can’t guarantee you’ll make it out.
The Bleat is where you’ll find the most current content. The Flotsam Project is a fancy name for Stuff I’ve Scanned and Thrown Together; the various sections bleed together in purpose and style, but there are some distinctions. The Institute of Official Cheer is intended to ridicule and humiliate long-dead subject matter that cannot defend itself. Everything else varies in tone and presentation. Recent updates in 04: Matchbooks are updated weekly, as noted, and the “Have a Seat” section has likewise suffered some new additions. The Engraveyard is the new name for an old section, with a new gallery due in mid 04.
In Urban Studies, there’s a new catch-all site called Urban Variety; most of the material appeared elsewhere but inexplicably vanished.
Miscellany boasts the new music page, in which you will discover why I make my living with words.
Enjoy! And thanks for the patronage.
--- J. Lileks 02/14/04
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The Institute of Official Cheer. Where the past is brought back to life, and promptly beaten to death again! You'll find old favorites like the Gallery of Regrettable Food and the Dorcus Collection, as well as some new additions. |
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The Comics! You'll laugh, you'll cry. Mostly the latter. Forgotten strips from the 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond |
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Matchbook-O-Rama. Dozens of vintage matchbooks, artfully arranged and overanalyzed. Updated every Monday. |
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Old Ad Archive. From newspapers of the 20th century, a selection of microfiche fugitives. |
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Have a Seat! Restaurant and Diner postcards from the 50s and 60s |
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The Engraveyard. Odd money from around the world. It's funny because they dress different! Engravings from stock certificates of the 60s and 70s. Peculiar First Day covers. NEW in 04. |
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Minneapolis. Hundreds of pages and pictures documenting downtown Minneapolis then and now. Plus the lakes. |
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New York City. Over 80 pre-WW2 postcards; a study of Times Square through the century, and photos from many visits. UPDATED Jan 04. |
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Ghost Ads Faded painted ads from New York, Minneapolis, and other locales. |
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Urban Variety Pre-Mall downtown signage; 60s churches; 70s malls. |
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Click. Photos from the State Fair and other locales. Links to the Gnat & Jasper photos as well. |
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Scribble Various scribblings, including the Screeds. |
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Bleatophany I've suffered for my music, and now it's your turn. Remixes & compositions |
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E-mail. Will I write back? The suspense will kill you! |
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FAQ Some questions people have asked over the years |
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Your Host Bio, family stories, dog photography. |
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