1971

Art dep’t comp for a Wes Anderson film?

Nope, it’s the cover of the 1971 Heathkit catalog.

Stumbled upon this, and the accompanying 1971 Heathkit ‘Holiday Catalog’ at a sale today.  Nothing too notable on display, but the photography is pretty fantastic.  Just watched the latest Wes Anderson pic –  his first period picture, I believe – and it struck me that it didn’t feel any different than his other films as far as the wardrobe, propping, and sets.  His contemporary characters all seem to hide in the past, at least as far as their chattels are concerned.  So heavy is the burden of material culture upon Mr. Anderson.  And upon this writer, apparently.  Dig in…

Do you remember the beach-times?

Fukk yr flat-screens.  I’m talkin bout in-wall CRTs.  

The elusive Tequila Sunrise, miraculously captured indoors

Pictured above: the Heathkit TA-38 bass amplifier and the Heathkit TA-29 and JK-37 guitar amplifiers.  Also, your parents.

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