Friday, 21 December 2012
Because it's Friday..... Mariah Carey
We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, from the 1973 team x
Wednesday, 19 December 2012
Interview: Jon May
What is your greatest achievement?
I'm quite pleased with my recent batch of home made ale, it's surprisingly tasty. Besides that getting a commission from the other side of the world off the back of a personal project was pretty amazing.
How would you describe your work/style to someone who hadn't seen it?
I'm enjoying experimenting with old fashioned type and lettering so there's quite a bit of that going on right now.
What piece of advice would you give your 15 year old self?
Smoking is not cool young man, and the world will not end in 1999. Buy shares in Apple or Google. Believe in yourself.
When are you happiest?
Setting off on an adventure, eating a rare rib-eye steak with chips and salad, riding my bike on the South Downs and spending time with my girlfriend.
What is the worst job you have ever had?
Working as a waiter at a popular bar on Brighton seafront was a fairly thankless task.
Who would play you in the movie of your life?
Daniel Day Lewis, he's pretty versatile right.
What is your karaoke song?
After a Christmas works do at Lucky Voice, I discovered I was allergic karaoke. Or just crap. If pushed it would have to be something by Paul Simon, probably 'You Can Call Me Al'.
What do you dislike most about popular culture?
The blind fascination with celebrity.
What is the greatest invention of all time?
Electricity is pretty useful.
If you didn't do what you do, what would you do?
I'm sure I'd find something.
Friday, 14 December 2012
Wednesday, 12 December 2012
Interview: Thomas Slater
What is your greatest achievement?
Not getting kicked out of school. I'm kidding. I think it's something that I haven't achieved yet and am looking forward to. Although being able to make drawings for a living is something I'm working on. I'm not quite there yet but that will be pretty amazing.
How would you describe your work/style to someone who hadn't seen it?
Fun, colourful, contemporary, traditionals, sarcastic, charming. Whatever suits the project but, generally I'm trying to make people smile whilst learning something new about my own working methods.
What piece of advice would you give yourself?
Skate more, draw more.
When are you happiest?
Staying up late and finishing a drawing. Listening to Westwood on a Saturday night with beers and my homies. Visiting a European city with my girlfriend, or holidays with my amazing family.
What is the worst job you have ever had?
The only bad job I haven't had is cleaning toilets! You have to find positives in every job or you'll go mad.
Who would play you in the movie of your life?
Tom Cruise.
What is your karaoke song?
'Upside Down' by Diana Ross or something by the stones.
What do you dislike most about popular culture?
I'm a lover not a hater.
What is the greatest invention of all time?
The bicycle.
If you didn't do what you do, what would you do?
Stuntman
Friday, 7 December 2012
1973 Re-worked ... a Grafika Christmas tree.
We were sent the link to this via our Facebook page. We just love this cute tree made from our Grafika Gift Tags by Muriel Charvet from the blog 'Une touche de ..... Le Pingouin de lespace'. What do you guys think?
Images courtesy of http://unetouchede.canalblog.com/
Wednesday, 5 December 2012
Interview: Mikey Burton.
What is your greatest achievement?
Going back to speak at my alma mater. My parents came and listened, and were so proud they both shed a tear (I hope that's why they were crying)
How would you describe your work/style to someone who hadn't seen it?
Geometric shapes that look letterpressed with a responsible number of bears sprinkled throughout.
What piece of advice would you give your 15 year old self?
Play less soccer, draw more and buy vinyl (not cds)
When are you happiest?
I'm on the fence. It's either when I'm working, or when I'm eating a sandwich.
What is the worst job you have ever had?
Washing dishes. I didn't necessarily hate it, but it was my worst job.
Who would play you in the movie of your life?
Jack Black. If I was skinner, Mark Ruffalo.
What is your karaoke song?
Oddly enough, I've only done karaoke once in my life and I'm not the best. I wish I could pull off an epic rendition of "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore" by the Walker Brother.
What do you dislike most about popular culture?
Lack of phone etiquette.
What is the greatest invention of all time?
Coffee..... or penicillin.
If you didn't do what you do, what would you do?
My dad is a jeweller, and so was my grandpa. Not that my dad pressured me, but I kinda left the family business which always make me a little sad. It has always provided a great living, so i'd probably be doing that. I would also like to let my beard grow and hair grow long, and spend the rest of my days letter pressing in the woods.
