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AdFlip

http://www.adflip.com/

"adflip.com is the world's largest searchable database of classic print ads. You can search by category, by decade, even by year. The 'what are you looking for' search box allows you to type in a brand name and even a specific model name. We won't guarantee that you will always get a match, but you may be surprised at what is lurking deep in our archives." Ads date back to the 1940's and feature all types of products. A great resource if you need ads, but don't want to destroy magazines to get them.

Author: adflip LLC (feedback@adflip.com)

Subjects:

Business & Economics--Marketing & Advertising

Arts & Humanities--Culture--Pop Culture

Social Sciences--Ethnicity, Culture, and Race--United States Culture

Keywords: Advertisements; Magazines

Albinism in Popular Culture

http://www.lunaeterna.net/popcult/

The website explores the history and mythology of albinism and highlights how it is perceived in popular culture. Includes references to albinism in film, literature, and public figures.

Author: Luna Eterna (luna@lunaeterna.net)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Culture--Fringe Culture

Arts & Humanities--Culture--Pop Culture

Science & Technology--Life Sciences--Genetics

Keywords: Albino; Pigmentation

Altculture

http://www.altculture.com/

"ALTCULTURE is an online encyclopedia of contemporary culture spanning the worlds of art, film, music, print media, sports, style, technology, and belief. Altculture is a both a tour guide and a compass, a project that both documents and defines the nexus of popular culture and digital media through the use of text, images, and hyperlinks. "

Author: Automatic Media (ideas@altculture.com)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Culture--Pop Culture

Social Sciences--Ethnicity, Culture, and Race--United States Culture

Keywords: Trends; Fads

American Folk

http://www.americanfolk.com/

Resource devoted to the topic of American pop culture. Searchable site includes features, a directory of related sites, and an online catalog of books.

Author: American Folk (submit@americanfolk.com)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Culture--Pop Culture

Social Sciences--Customs, Etiquette, Folklore--Mythology & Folklore

Keywords: Pop Culture; Folklife; Folk Art

The Commercial Closet

http://www.commercialcloset.org/

"The World's Largest Collection of Gay Advertising... The Commercial Closet is a unique, non-profit education and journalism project that charts evolving worldwide portrayals of the gay community in the most powerful cultural media of our time ­ mainstream advertising...This site will introduce you to hundreds of sexy and surprising advertisements spanning more than a quarter century."

Author: Commercial Closet Association

Subjects:

Business & Economics--Marketing & Advertising

Arts & Humanities--Culture--Pop Culture

Social Sciences--Gender & Sexuality--Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender

Keywords: Ads; Advertisements; Commercials; Print ads; Television

Punk77

http://www.punk77.co.uk/

"A complete history of UK punk rock featuring fanzines, rare record sleeves, punk music, audio clips, fashion, punk rock lyrics, interviews, an A-Z of punk bands from Adam & The Ants to Eater to the Sex Pistols to X Ray Spex , punk girls, loads of pictures ..." Extensive original biographies of British punk bands, original interviews, and sound samples. Includes "Woman In Punk" and "History of Punk" articles. Content and interviews updated regularly.

Author: Paul Marko (psm@thirdeyecandles.fsnet.co.uk)

Subjects:

Entertainment & Leisure--Music--Genres--Punk & Hardcore

Arts & Humanities--Culture--Pop Culture

Regional & Country Information--Europe--United Kingdom

TVparty!

http://www.tvparty.com/

A nostalgic tribute to the history of television, from the advent of the medium until the present day. Read about and watch video clips of your favorite shows and commercials from the past, learn about TV-related scandals and mysteries, find out what happened to stars from the past, and discover interesting and little known facts. Covers all genres (drama, comedy, variety shows, commercials, animation, children's shows, TV specials, etc.)

Author: Billy Ingram

Subjects:

Entertainment & Leisure--Television

Arts & Humanities--Culture--Pop Culture

Social Sciences--Ethnicity, Culture, and Race--United States Culture

Keywords: Television history; TV shows; Programs; Variety Shows; Genres; Commercials

The Warner Bros Cartoon Companion

http://www.spumco.com/magazine/eowbcc/

The Warner Brothers Cartoon Companion constitutes an encyclopedia of references to be found in the classic Warner Brothers cartoons. The goal is to explain or point out some of the hidden and buried references to popular culture, cultural icons, historical moments, and people. There is also background information on many of the people that worked on creating these cartoons (animators, directors, etc.)   

Author: E. O. Costello (eocostello@aol.com)

Subjects:

Entertainment & Leisure--Television--Genres--Animation (Cartoons)

Arts & Humanities--Culture--Pop Culture

Yesterdayland

http://www.yesterdayland.com/

A site focusing on "kid's culture" of the 1950s - 1980s. Includes sections on Saturday morning cartoons, toys, movies, arcade games, prime time television, fashion, pop music, and lunchboxes.

Author: Patrick Young

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Culture--Pop Culture

Social Sciences--Ethnicity, Culture, and Race--United States Culture

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