Another find in the mailbox today. More Adamson/Silent Sam merchandise from early 20th century. It’s the middle figurine (posed between a salt and pepper shaker and a cognac decanter) that’s new, and it’s in a format/size that I’ve never seen before. Ok, so this is getting nerdy beyond belief, but I really appreciate collecting something where I have no idea what’s actually out there… August 28, 2013 By Fredrik Strömberg 1
Inspired by the fact that I am right now getting close to finishing our big special issue on Tove Jansson, I have bought these beautiful ceramic figurines from the 1950s, supposedly designed by Tove’s mother, Signe Hammarsten-Jansson. August 28, 2013 By Fredrik Strömberg 4
Birthday presents for our resident breast feeding mom in need of books to read. Can anyone spot the theme :) August 18, 2013 By Fredrik Strömberg 1
Today’s big project. Doesn’t look much but man, digging out and building a terrace in a slope made up of roughly 70 percent stone is hard work. Looking forward to building the fire place in the middle. Next week … August 11, 2013 By Fredrik Strömberg 0
“Såhär gjorde hon, det kan jag känna i tassen!” Hanna färglägger vår serie om Tove Jansson och försöker återskapa hennes färgläggningsteknik. August 10, 2013 By Fredrik Strömberg 1
Today’s delivery of new books. I’m putting myself on a strict diet of Naoki Urasawa for the next few days… August 8, 2013 By Fredrik Strömberg 1
A few months ago I showcased a rather interesting (well Ok, I think so anway…) little collectors comics print from sometime during the first half of the 1900s, featuring the Swedish character Adamson/Silent Sam, advertising the new invention of sugar cubes. Today, great friend Christian Kindblad gave me another four! One of these is numbered 24, so, only at least 19 left to get a full set :) August 6, 2013 By Fredrik Strömberg 0