November 17, 2008

A slight disconnect

I've always associated this type of drawing and lettering with, well, punks. You know: non-conformist, rebellious, slightly violent teenagers. In fact, it's the type of drawing that I expect to see as graffiti in the seedier parts of the metro. What I don't expect it to be is a promotion for literacy. Bookay-ukay is the used-books store near our house. Yay for this new breed of punks!

Bookay-ukay sign

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27 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlNovember 17, 2008 at 9:03 PM

    Hey! The sign just might convince a few punks that reading can be cool. ;-)

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  2. Rune EideNovember 17, 2008 at 9:22 PM

    Maybe they sell used graffiti??

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  3. UnknownNovember 17, 2008 at 9:33 PM

    That's very interesting and punk or no punk, I like the lettering.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 17, 2008 at 10:00 PM

    I associate that sort of lettering with the military. Times change.

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  5. LayrayskiNovember 17, 2008 at 10:02 PM

    I'm with "your eg tour guide" on this one =)

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  6. KatneyNovember 17, 2008 at 10:42 PM

    As a retired librarian, I say--anything that will get kids to read!!!!

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  7. OlivierNovember 17, 2008 at 11:13 PM

    le punk n'est donc pas mort ;o)) j'aime bien ce type de graphisme.
    the punk therefore did not die ;o)) I like well this type of style of drawing.

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  8. CynthiaNovember 17, 2008 at 11:40 PM

    I like this one a lot--very smart marketing!

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  9. Juneau Alaska PhotosNovember 17, 2008 at 11:57 PM

    Greetings from Juneau (Alaska) Daily Photo!
    I agree it's definitely odd, but I do hope it works and reaches those who have difficulty reading.

    I didn't learn to read until I was in 7th grade (12), struggled through my youth to become a better reader, and went on to be a teacher. Possibilities are endless if we are willing to persevere.

    Thanks for commenting on Marcel's blog "Sitka Daily Photo." I, too, hope he keeps it active and updates us once in a while.
    Have a great day!

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  10. dotNovember 17, 2008 at 11:58 PM

    Great shot! I wonder who thought that one up...some young punk?

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  11. escapeNovember 18, 2008 at 1:06 AM

    very very cool name for a bookshop.

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  12. Lisa WilsonNovember 18, 2008 at 1:22 AM

    If they read enough, they won't be punks anymore. :)

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  13. marleyNovember 18, 2008 at 1:53 AM

    I suppose the idea is to appeal to teenagers, and get them interested in reading and books. Its a striking advert.

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  14. EkiNovember 18, 2008 at 3:30 AM

    a nice example of an adoption of a peripheral cultural symbol by the main stream ... it's a widespread symptom in a globalized world, Hilda.

    I like the keen observation of of cultural symbols you show in this photo.

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  15. WebradioNovember 18, 2008 at 5:26 AM

    It's like a military code...

    Surprizing and cute...

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  16. turtleNovember 18, 2008 at 6:59 AM

    cool surprize.

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  17. MyMaracasNovember 18, 2008 at 7:49 AM

    Great find. It attracts its audience with its graphics and the surprises with its message. Clever!

    Thanks for stopping by at mine.

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  18. SarettaNovember 18, 2008 at 4:21 PM

    Okay bookay-ukay!

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  19. lunarossaNovember 18, 2008 at 5:08 PM

    Hi Hilda, I've left you an award on my blog. Come and collect it! Ciao. Antonella

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  20. Maria VerivakiNovember 18, 2008 at 6:36 PM

    i'd love one of these bookstores near my place too!

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  21. JoyNovember 18, 2008 at 6:53 PM

    That is good news! You're lucky to have a different kind of bookshop near where you live.

    Thanks for visiting Norwich Daily Photo and leaving your comments.

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  22. Jane Hards PhotographyNovember 18, 2008 at 10:12 PM

    Sounds Okay to me.

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  23. VictorNovember 19, 2008 at 12:03 AM

    Regardless of the source the lettering and the message are both very cool. Cheers!

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  24. dixymissNovember 19, 2008 at 12:51 AM

    Great shot. Very interesting literacy strategy. Hope it works! ThanX for stopping by.

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  25. Ken MacNovember 19, 2008 at 4:27 AM

    smart way to get the kids!

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  26. KalaNovember 19, 2008 at 4:42 PM

    literacy is wayyyy kewlll!

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  27. DragonstarNovember 19, 2008 at 11:25 PM

    That's great! Very different.

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