Retro

Luke Short was a gunslinger. Luke Short was a writer. There were two men named Luke Short. Did the second take the pen name hoping for name recognition? This edition was published in 1950. Click on images to see them larger. As to the illustrator of the cover? No idea.

I’m not sure who J. Kritzer is but I do know thanks to The Marvel Age of Comics Tumblr he was cool enough to be enrolled in the Sentinels of Liberty, for the true fans of Captain America back in … Continue reading →

We've all heard the legend(s) of Lord Buckley. The visual element is lost in this audio, but it's a better representation of his madcap brilliance than that found on his records. Can you imagine seeing Buckley perform in 1950? There was no other comedian performing something so offbeat at that time. Truly wild, original and abstract for 1950. Good fun.

It's the 1960s; somewhere between 1964 and probably '67. If you were a reader of Datebook magazine you were shown exactly who your peers dug and hated. Imagine such a poll today. The putrid spilling of illogical hatred would be overwhelming. Click on any image to see it larger.

Images from part 2 of "The Name of the Doctor":

While not every house on WowHaus is a retro home, we've found quite a lot of 20th century properties in the last week or so - too many to flag up here. So we've picked out our favourites below and if you want to see the rest, check out the site. 1950s Fello Atkinson and Brenda Walker-designed midcentury modern property in Leicester, LeicestershireA listed property on the outskirts of Leicester and not only that, the house known as Goddard House has been maintained in its Bauhaus style for decades, making this quite a desirable place for the midcentury obsessive.Find out more about the house Peter Aldington-designed 1960s modernist property in Bessacarr, near Doncaster, South YorkshireAnother preserved property and another listed by English Heritage. In south Yorkshire, you'll find a single-storey house and open plan living that's hardly been touched for over 45 years. It's also perhaps the best value midcentury modern property in the country too.Find out more about the house 1960s Richard Neutra-designed modernist property in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyRichard Neutra designs are rare in Europe, even rarer to be offered for sale. This one looks like it could have been built yesterday, but dates back to 1967. Open plan living at its finest.Find out more about the house 1960s Eric Lyons-designed three-bedroom Span House in New Ash Green, Longfield, KentI'm loathe to call any house price cheap, so we'll say this Span House is one of the more affordable examples.It needs work, perhaps needs some modernist character putting back in, but it is priced well and comes with all the little communal touches you expect of a Span House.Find out more about the house 1950s Eduard Ludwig-designed modernist property in Berlin, GermanyBuilt for an architecture competition in the 1950s and found in a protected area amongst the work of other famous architects, this single-storey house was given a complete makeover recently, taking it back to its period glory. The results are stunning.Find out more about the house Four-bedroom 1960s modernist property in Waalre, near Eindhoven, HollandAnther stunner from Europe, this one looks like it has 'landed' in a huge field. Open spaces, balconies, large windows, this is '60s living at its best.Find out more about the house The First Sun House – 1930s Connell and Ward-designed modernist property in Amersham, BuckinghamshireOne of a group of iconic modernist houses in Amersham (which also includes High and Over and The Third Sun House), this place keeps the modernist look and feel, but updates some of the living space for the modern era.Find out more about the house 1960s three-bedroom midcentury modern property in Sacramento, California, USAMidcentury US living as you imagine it - angled wood ceilings, open plan spaces, fitted furniture and large windows as a canvas. Mixed with some modern features and separate guest space, this is a real winner.Find out more about the house

Satisfy your lust for all things Gatsby with these cheap and cheerful Meyer Scatter Cushions from Made. These simply darling scatter cushions will add just a touch of deco decadence to any sofa. Using the bold stripes & bright colours in yellow or turquoise contrasted with monochrome greys and black typical of the vintage 20s aesthetic, the cushions each feature a fashionable bright young thing girl in her full flapper regalia. £19 each from Made online.

For those looking for 60s nouveau revival style on a budget, this Penelope Scarf Print Shift Dress from ASOS is just for you. This groovy retro frock in a zingy summer palate is just the ticket for devotees of Biba who are watching the pennies. The art nouveau scarf print in acid pinks, oranges and yellows is the perfect vintage psychedelic pattern. Cut with a high neck and mini hemline, this dress is just the ticket for a 60s inspired summer look. £45 from ASOS online.