The Swing Shift Shuffle is a radio program of swing, big band, jazz, boogie woogie and other popular music from the 1930's and 40's that airs every Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (US Central Time) on WEVL 89.9 FM in Memphis, Tennessee, with a live webcast at wevl.org. In addition to the radio show, this blog is dedicated to all aspects of the Swing Era, including art, automobiles, cartoons, comics, history, movies, music, news, science, technology, and anything else that happened during that time. It also includes announcements about events in the Memphis/Mid-South area related to the Swing Era, such as classic movies, concerts, dances, lectures, etc. If you see something that fits the description, send it to me at tim@wevl.org. If you would like more information about the radio show, just go to the Radio Show FAQ page.

Friday, January 29, 2010

Film Noir Posters

Despite its name, illustration from comic books is only one small part of the art featured on Golden Age Comic Book Stories.  This blog showcases graphic art and design of all types, often focusing on one particular artist.  Works are drawn from book cover and interior illustrations of many genres including fairy tales, science fiction, history, fantasy, etc.; as well as comic strips, editorial cartoons, fine art, prints, and in this recent post, Film Noir Posters from 1941 to 1958. 

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