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A Very Special Postal Art Project
For 36 years, a man mailed letters to himself and matched his handwriting on the envelopes to the visual themes of the stamps, with amazing results.
Jun 16
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Paul Lukas
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In Which I Attend a Matchbook Collectors’ Event
Hanging out with a bunch of phillumenists turned out to be surprising on several levels. Plus more apostrophic signage!
May 14
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Paul Lukas
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Follow-Up Roundup
Some new developments involving a bunch of recent Inconspicuous Consumption posts.
May 8
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Paul Lukas
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How Much Stuff Do You Own?
Some people have decided to answer that question by cataloging their belongings, one material possession at a time.
May 6
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Paul Lukas
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Some Thoughts About Collecting Matchbooks
Phillumeny, as it’s more formally known, is having a bit of a moment.
Apr 29
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Paul Lukas
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A Spectacular Matchbook Catalog, in a Very Satisfying Format
Why weren’t all salesman sample catalogs made this way? Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup.
Apr 28
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Paul Lukas
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The Innate Recordkeeping Urge
Why do some of us feel compelled to document certain activities in our lives?
Apr 24
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Paul Lukas
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A Return Visit to the Ephemera Fair
Just like last year, there were tons of beautiful vintage collectibles — and a very strange pricing format.
Mar 31
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Paul Lukas
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Collection Agency: A Lifetime of Creative Collecting
So you think you’re a serious collector? Michael Horvich has taken things to the next level, and has some thoughts about what it all means.
Mar 27
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Paul Lukas
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Follow-Up Roundup!
Some new developments involving a bunch of recent Inconspicuous Consumption posts.
Mar 19
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Paul Lukas
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An Epic Exhibition of Ashtrays!
It’s the latest exhibit at the Museum of Dinnerware Design — where you can also try to pull a tablecloth from under a bunch of dishes!
Mar 5
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Paul Lukas
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A Museum Devoted to Everyday Items
Mexico City is home to an institution that’s right the Inconspicuous Consumption wheelhouse.
Feb 18
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Paul Lukas
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Scott Teplin
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