Makeup artist John Chambers' work on Planet of the Apes (1968) is a high point in Hollywood prosthetics. The characters don't look like real apes, but they have an interesting mix of ape and human. Combined with costume designer Morton Haack's outfits, the overall effect is spectacular and unforgettable. I learned that photographer Dennis Stock took a bunch of behind-the-scenes photos during the shooting of the movie, and you can browse them at Magnum Photos.
I am bananas for these behind-the-scenes photos of Planet of the Apes
NYC taxi photographer captures city's 1980s soul in backseat portraits
From 1980 onwards, Ron Weideman transformed his nightshift taxi into a rolling portrait gallery, photographing an extraordinary cross-section of New York City life during a pivotal era of cultural transformation.… READ THE REST
Truly bizarre collection of vintage snapshots
Venerable vernacular photography collector Robert Jackson's latest collection on Flashbak is a wunderkammer of weird vintage snapshots. Of course, what makes this set so wonderful is that each square frame is odd… READ THE REST
11,000 public domain photographs of America's forgotten roadside attractions
The United State Library of Congress has a collection of 11,000 of John Margolies's roadside America photographs featuring novelty architecture from 1969-2008. According to Bill Guerriero's excellent new Britannica article,… READ THE REST
Your laggy PC deserves better – revive it with Windows 11 Pro with this Deal Days offer
TL;DR: Don't miss this Deal Days price drop that lets you grab Windows 11 Pro for less than $10 for life until July 20. Is newer really better? We certainly don't think so, especially since… READ THE REST
Bye-bye AirTags! The price just dropped on this card-sized tracker.
TL;DR: Get major savings on this versatile tracker that fits on everything. The price just dropped on a three-pack of KeySmart SmartCards — get three for $74.97 (reg. $119.97). Bluetooth trackers are the new-age… READ THE REST
Paw-sitively purr-fect: This self-rolling toy will have your cat chasing for meow'rs
TL;DR: Get your paws on the Cheerble Ball, a self-rolling, rechargeable toy cats love. Now just $19.97 (reg. $27.99) until July 15. 🐾 If your cat thinks peak entertainment is knocking your coffee mug… READ THE REST
