Interesting Ideas Update

Here are some more masterpieces of prosaic art from around the world.

A sampling of wonderful vistas that line — or in some cases used to line — the roadside coast to coast.

Having last tasted root beers in 1995, we recently did an abbreviated update. The best: Chicago’s own Berghoff. The biggest surprise: Improved performance by A&W.

Matchbook covers can be tiny masterpieces of vernacular commercial art. This set covers a favorite subject from the mid-20th Century, the roadside diner.

I’ve rebuilt the Gyros Project to make the pages more consistent and present some more interesting groupings. It’s still 246 of the best gyros pictures anywhere.

Fast food is not the usual subject of creative vision, but the gyros signs of Chicago are masterpieces of prosaic art. This calendar features photos from The Gyros Project. You can order a copy here.