Tag Archives: Advert

The Revolutionary 1984 Mac Ad

Posted on December 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

I may have seen this as a kid and most likely didn’t understand it. But it sure is amazing to watch decades later. If something can stand the test of time then it must really be great. What were your … Continue reading →

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The iPad2 & the Coolest Ever Magnetic Cover: A Very Frail Steve Jobs Introduces New iPad to Standing Ovation

Posted on March 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am always so impressed by Steve Jobs’ presentations.  He is quite an inspiration. Was hoping the new iPad would be smaller, but at least it’s thinner and lighter. Steve Jobs demonstrates how it’s thinner than the iPhone, so that’s … Continue reading →

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Conan O’Brien Speaking Hindi in India

Posted on December 9, 2010 by bookjunkie

I am so impressed and I’m definitely team Conan. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIZCtDJtFPw] And now watch the making of that incredible mini movie. Looks like it was shot in Jaipur. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlzUdZWetK8]

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Steve Jobs Launches New Nano and iTouch

Posted on September 2, 2010 by bookjunkie

The tiny square nano with the full touch screen looks cute.  I somehow wish they would have come in a non-metallic version as I think those scratch easily and are not as pretty has their original white material that the … Continue reading →

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Only Juliette Lewis Could Pull Off Blue Hair At 37

Posted on August 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

I just adore Juliette Lewis. You may remember her as the precocious 17 year old who pulled her weight opposite Robert De Niro in Cape Fear. Many people forget that she was one of the first girlfriends of Brad Pitt, … Continue reading →

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Diesel’s Stupid Campaign is Pretty Smart

Posted on August 1, 2010 by bookjunkie

I just adore innovative, imaginative ad campaigns and this is one of them. As a fan of the show, Mad Men, centered on the inner workings of an ad agency in the 50’s, I love seeing the conceptualization of  clever … Continue reading →

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Thai TV Ad: Green Tea Boobs

Posted on July 27, 2010 by bookjunkie

This is ridiculous, but fascinating at the same time. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqx0wRUDKDA] If only it were that easy.

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My Mum’s Olivetti: New Love For An Old Typewriter

Posted on July 21, 2010 by bookjunkie

My Apple iMac is gorgeous. I was yearning for it for years before I got it, and there is no question that I love it. But you know what? It’s been hurting my eyes. The backlight on the screen, even … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Window Displays (Takashimaya)

Posted on July 17, 2010 by bookjunkie

As I was walking towards Takashimaya, B pointed out to me the cool window displays. Black and white just pop against the yellow backdrop. I am not a fan of Louis Vitton (too overpriced), but the Paris theme is definitely … Continue reading →

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