waiter, waiter, percolater

"waiter, waiter, percolator" ... for the longest time, I have been documenting coffee cup signage whenever I see it.  Years ago I published two postcards and even a wrapping paper with coffee images.  Here is a small selection from recent years,  an homage to the wonderful brew that keeps the world on the move ... so "slip me a slug from the wonderful mug", and enjoy this batch o' pix ...

I am an unrepentant flea market forager with a general rationale that I am gathering reference material for my work. 

Along the way, I have also documented, (always with permission), hundreds of examples of flea market art.  These

reflect a wide range of talent and I will not pass judgement other than to say that these are a few of my faves ..

Snappy Season!

Santa Signage, NYC

As always at this time of year, there seems to be an abundance of imagery relating to an overweight elf dressed in red. Also, regarding said elf, I've noticed a dietary shift with an emphasis on pizza. You might consider foregoing the customary milk and cookies and just leave a wedge ...

all photos ©2009 Ken Brown