#Tag · bonfire.cafe

Work in progress.
I'm slightly obsessed with turn-of-the-(19th)century theatre/pantomime/circus playbills at the moment, so I'm re-creating posters and ads for more recent productions (and products) in that style.

#graphics #movies #davidlynch #victorian

Eraserhead film poster recreated as a Victorian playbill

Richard Littler

@Richard_Littler@mastodon.social · 2 weeks ago

#graphics #movies #davidlynch #victorian

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Sini Tuulia

@sinituulia@eldritch.cafe · last month

Thinking about this old book I read, "How to make over old dresses" by Augusta Prescott, 1892. In it she tells us how to take apart, wash, possibly re-dye and then make a new dress out of an old one... And past the whole of "a good housewife simply must properly clothe her legion of children" it's fascinating. How much effort went into it, because if you weren't rich, that was good fabric and you had to make do!

https://archive.org/details/how-to-make-over-old-dresses/mode/2up

#OldManuals #Victorian #Sustainability #Sewing

Internet Archive

How To Make Over Old Dresses : Augusta Prescott : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was...

Sini Tuulia

@sinituulia@eldritch.cafe · last month

https://archive.org/details/how-to-make-over-old-dresses/mode/2up

#OldManuals #Victorian #Sustainability #Sewing

Internet Archive

How To Make Over Old Dresses : Augusta Prescott : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was...

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social · last month

#WordWeavers 12.6 — What kind of food does your antagonist prefer?

The kind that runs or begs for mercy. You could call it "fast food," if you like.

(For context, he's a vampire. In fact, both of the antagonists are.)

#WingsOfQuietLonging #ParanormalRomance #Romantasy #Fantasy #Vampires #Werewolves #Ghosts #Romance #Victorian #Worldbuilding #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social · last month

#WordWeavers 12.6 — What kind of food does your antagonist prefer?

The kind that runs or begs for mercy. You could call it "fast food," if you like.

(For context, he's a vampire. In fact, both of the antagonists are.)

#WingsOfQuietLonging #ParanormalRomance #Romantasy #Fantasy #Vampires #Werewolves #Ghosts #Romance #Victorian #Worldbuilding #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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Elisabeth Alba

@albaillustration@socel.net · 2 months ago

Cozy Caturday Cottage Cats! 🐈🔥

Art by Elisabeth Alba
Created with ink, watercolor, and acryla gouache

Prints at http://albaillustration.etsy.com

#caturday #cats #cozy #illustration #art #anthro #furry #knitting #reading #victorian #fediart #mastoart

Illustration set in a cozy Victorian cottage kitchen/living space. A cat sits on the ground by the hearth, reading a book. Another cat sits in a nearby rocking chair, knitting a blanket.

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social · 2 months ago

#PennedPossibilities 839 — What sort of antagonist are you writing? (See @floofpaldi's post for ideas or clarification.)

(1/2)

This is just something to ponder. I find it interesting to read or talk about. That's all.

"The type of antagonist will depend on the specific story being written, but common antagonists include a purely evil villain with no motivation, a relatable antagonist with whom the audience can sympathize, a hypocritical antagonist who is two-faced, or an antagonist that is a force of nature or an internal struggle within the protagonist. A good antagonist often has complex motivations, a clear backstory, and their actions drive the plot forward and challenge the protagonist's thematic orientation."

Thoughts:

Villain: A character who is actively evil and seeks to prevent the protagonist from achieving their goals.
Anti-villain: A character whose motives are not entirely evil but still work against the protagonist.
Relatable Antagonist: A character who is scary because they have qualities that remind the audience of themselves.
Hypocritical Antagonist: Someone who pretends to be good but is actually wicked.
Frightening Antagonist: Someone who evokes fear more than hatred.
Skilled Antagonist: Someone whose skills are matched to the protagonist's abilities.
Insane Antagonist: Someone whose unpredictable nature makes them a formidable foe.
Traitorous Antagonist: Someone who betrays a friend or family member.

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social replied · 2 months ago

#PennedPossibilities 839 — What sort of antagonist are you writing? (See @floofpaldi's post for ideas or clarification.)

(2/2)

For my own story, Duncan is more of the traditional evil antagonist, as in an actual villain. He's just pure evil, filled with hatred for mortals, the same hatred for vampires and werewolves alike as well, and obsessed with the very idea of possessing things. He wants to kill. He wants to hunt. There's nothing redeemable about him. Saying anything more for the time being would probably give away some big spoilers, so I'll refrain.

#WingsOfQuietLonging #ParanormalRomance #Romantasy #Fantasy #Vampires #Werewolves #Ghosts #Romance #Victorian #WritingCommunity #Worldbuilding #AmWriting

Elisabeth Alba

@albaillustration@socel.net · 2 months ago

Cozy Caturday Cottage Cats! 🐈🔥

Art by Elisabeth Alba
Created with ink, watercolor, and acryla gouache

Prints at http://albaillustration.etsy.com

#caturday #cats #cozy #illustration #art #anthro #furry #knitting #reading #victorian #fediart #mastoart

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social · 2 months ago

#PennedPossibilities 838 — MC POV: You’re on your death bed. Who do you want by your side?

Fenella: It would be Alistair. I want him by my side, and I want his hand in mine. If his face is the last one that I see, then I suppose I'll die happy. At this point, we can also add Hati in there as well. She's becoming a close friend of mine, her and that Samuel of hers. Lovely creatures.

#WingsOfQuietLonging #ParanormalRomance #Romantasy #Fantasy #Vampires #Werewolves #Ghosts #Romance #Victorian #WritingCommunity #Worldbuilding #AmWriting

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Church of Jeff

@jeffowski@mastodon.world · 2 months ago

#Vaccines #science #Victorian #1800s #19thCentury #medicine #germtheory #loss #Grief #death

aylwyyn228

My PhD research was focused on grief in the 19th
century. I can tell you exactly how much they
would have wanted modern medicine. I've read so
many accounts of people writing about how they
would have done anything to save their children,
their spouses, their siblings.

Mothers and fathers who sat up all night praying
that their baby would see the morning. People
giving huge sums of money to quack doctors in
the hope that they could save their wives.
Mothers writing about how they would do
anything to not leave their children alone. One
father after the loss of his fifth child in a month
retelling how he had wanted to go outside and
scream, but that he was too tired, so he lay down
on the dining room floor instead.

After I read all that it feels like an insult that
anyone in the modern world would turn down
vaccines, when for thousands of years countless
people would have given everything they had for
the opportunity to save their loved ones. — aylwyyn228 My PhD research was focused on grief in the 19th century. I can tell you exactly how much they would have wanted modern medicine. I've read so many accounts of people writing about how they would have done anything to save their children, their spouses, their siblings. Mothers and fathers who sat up all night praying that their baby would see the morning. People giving huge sums of money to quack doctors in the hope that they could save their wives. Mothers writing about how they would do anything to not leave their children alone. One father after the loss of his fifth child in a month retelling how he had wanted to go outside and scream, but that he was too tired, so he lay down on the dining room floor instead. After I read all that it feels like an insult that anyone in the modern world would turn down vaccines, when for thousands of years countless people would have given everything they had for the opportunity to save their loved ones.

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UniversalCompendium

@UniversalCompendium@mastodon.social · 2 months ago

The lady and the diver ('Miss Bernhardt, the Ocean Empress'), anonymous, c. 1880.

A Victorian lady sits composed, a deep-sea diver beside her, as if pretending this was the plan.

https://www.universalcompendium.com/gen_images/ucg/photography/deep-sea-diver-victorian-miss-bernhardt-ocean-express-photograph.htm

#photography #victorian #art #theatre

The lady and the diver ('Miss Bernhardt, the Ocean Empress')
Film copy negative, anonymous, c. 1880
Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. — The lady and the diver ('Miss Bernhardt, the Ocean Empress') Film copy negative, anonymous, c. 1880 Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social · 2 months ago

#PennedPossibilities 837 — Which of your characters have the best chemistry, whether it's friendly, romantic, or otherwise?

Ooooh, I love this one. It's definitely Hati and Alistair! They're friendship goals (and also my absolute favorite to write). These two are so close. They tease each other constantly, they're always there for one another, and they'll protect each other to their final breaths. The sass is off the charts as well. People, on occasion, even think they're lovers. I'll include two funny moments from different chapters.

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“Alistair, breathe,” murmured the woman, altogether amused. “Aren’t you surprised to see me?”

He swallowed, gaze turned up to the Heavens as if to ask for assistance. He let out a slow exhale, obviously distressed, and rubbed at his eyes with an index finger and thumb. “Yes, sorry. I’m just… bewildered, if we’re being entirely honest.”

There was a soft sound at the door. Fenella glanced behind him to find a woman lingering on the stairs. She took note of her elegant dress, the way her hair was pinned, and cleared her throat. “I appear to be interrupting something. Have you found yourself a lover?”

He almost choked. Before he could speak, Hati descended the front steps and wandered their way. She replied in his stead. “That’s a new one. We’ve been called a lot of things but not that. We’re friends. I’m happily spoken for, darling. My name is Hati.”

Fenella’s nose wrinkled. She lowered her voice so the driver wouldn’t hear her. “Ah, of course. You’re a wolf. I can sense it. Smell it, even. No offense intended, my dear. Our senses are keen. Anyone who is a friend of Alistair’s is a friend of mine as well. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” — “Alistair, breathe,” murmured the woman, altogether amused. “Aren’t you surprised to see me?” He swallowed, gaze turned up to the Heavens as if to ask for assistance. He let out a slow exhale, obviously distressed, and rubbed at his eyes with an index finger and thumb. “Yes, sorry. I’m just… bewildered, if we’re being entirely honest.” There was a soft sound at the door. Fenella glanced behind him to find a woman lingering on the stairs. She took note of her elegant dress, the way her hair was pinned, and cleared her throat. “I appear to be interrupting something. Have you found yourself a lover?” He almost choked. Before he could speak, Hati descended the front steps and wandered their way. She replied in his stead. “That’s a new one. We’ve been called a lot of things but not that. We’re friends. I’m happily spoken for, darling. My name is Hati.” Fenella’s nose wrinkled. She lowered her voice so the driver wouldn’t hear her. “Ah, of course. You’re a wolf. I can sense it. Smell it, even. No offense intended, my dear. Our senses are keen. Anyone who is a friend of Alistair’s is a friend of mine as well. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”

Joining Hati at a table in the corner, Alistair sat and made himself comfortable beside her. A nearby hearth was crackling away and the warmth it provided left him sighing in contentment. He eventually spoke. “Good evening, Hati.”

There was a moment where she just smiled. Reaching for her tankard, she raised it to him. “Here’s to you. It’s rather amazing to sit here and watch you work a room, you know. You do it so well. None of the ladies ever notice a thing, and it never gets old. I do wonder, however, where all that charm goes when you’re conversing with me.”

His eyebrows, always rather expressive, drew together in an instant. “Excuse you.”

Beside herself, she sniggered and reached out to pinch his arm. He made a face at her, unimpressed, and asked, “What brings you to the pub tonight? Were you lonely?” — Joining Hati at a table in the corner, Alistair sat and made himself comfortable beside her. A nearby hearth was crackling away and the warmth it provided left him sighing in contentment. He eventually spoke. “Good evening, Hati.” There was a moment where she just smiled. Reaching for her tankard, she raised it to him. “Here’s to you. It’s rather amazing to sit here and watch you work a room, you know. You do it so well. None of the ladies ever notice a thing, and it never gets old. I do wonder, however, where all that charm goes when you’re conversing with me.” His eyebrows, always rather expressive, drew together in an instant. “Excuse you.” Beside herself, she sniggered and reached out to pinch his arm. He made a face at her, unimpressed, and asked, “What brings you to the pub tonight? Were you lonely?”

UniversalCompendium

@UniversalCompendium@mastodon.social · 2 months ago

The lady and the diver ('Miss Bernhardt, the Ocean Empress'), anonymous, c. 1880.

A Victorian lady sits composed, a deep-sea diver beside her, as if pretending this was the plan.

https://www.universalcompendium.com/gen_images/ucg/photography/deep-sea-diver-victorian-miss-bernhardt-ocean-express-photograph.htm

#photography #victorian #art #theatre