Tag Archives: Poster

You Lift Us Up Mr Lee

Posted on April 4, 2015 by bookjunkie

Was most captivated and pleasantly surprised by an image of Lee Kuan Yew on a building at Rangoon Road. The words “You lift us up Mr Lee”, I’m sure drew the sentiments of everyone who looked up and spotted it. … Continue reading →

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The Poster: My Sister Loves Shibly Prata

Posted on August 30, 2012 by bookjunkie

I was pretty excited when I came across a poster, just yesterday, using a quote of mine. Well actually the the blog title of my post about Shibly Prata. It was a post I wrote way back in July last … Continue reading →

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Yong Siak Street: Strangelets, Books Actually & 40 Hands

Posted on August 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

I finally made it to Yong Siak Street which is in Tiong Bahru, after reading so many complementary posts by so many young bloggers. When I was there the most striking thing I saw was this poster for a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Too Much of An Imperialist Vibe?

Posted on July 19, 2011 by bookjunkie

We both just felt that this latest Louis Vuitton Ad Display had too much of an Imperialist vibe. Actually B pointed it out to me and I agreed.  The porter had that dejected, forlorn look as well, which compounds the … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ads: Singapore the sunny smile isle

Posted on July 20, 2010 by bookjunkie

Found this vintage Singapore tourism advert from 1974 where the catchphrase was Singapore the sunny smile isle.  Charming wasn’t it.   I think life was less stressful then and we probably smiled a whole lot more. Today the latest advertising … Continue reading →

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