life:
Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin share a light moment during their recording sessions for Sleep Warm in 1958. (Allan Grant—Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images)
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“I rebel, so that we may exist”
-Albert Camus L’ Homme Revolte
My favorite quote from my favorite author/philosopher. It’s one of Camus’ earliest defiance of nihilism and acceptance of freedom. It is facing me (was told this was unusual), but I personally wanted to be able to read it and serve as a reminder to never give up.
Done at Foundation Tattoo in Modesto, CA. Walked in knowing what I wanted as far as font/placement/etc. and the guys in the shop were very helpful as far as making slight adjustments to ensure it healed and looked it’s best.
First tattoo and I love it. Can’t wait to get more.
Cool photos submitted today by Bjørn Wad from Norway. His portraits shot in Norwegian retirement homes aim to “show the elderly in a new way, a little bit rock n’ roll, with humor.”
We’re always looking for interesting work. Tip us here on tumblr, or via email: americanphotoweb@gmail.com.
Life-Altering Mobile Espresso Maker of the Day: Love driving your car? Hate having to stop driving your car in order to grab an espresso? No longer! Introducing the Handpresso Auto.
“Just plug the espresso machine into the 12V cigarette lighter, add water and a E.S.E. coffee pod of your choice. Then press the button, wait for the 3 beeps and the espresso is ready!”
Classy as f*ck.
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Slide Show: L.B.J. and the Day Kennedy Died
Robert Caro, in this week’s issue, tells the story of Lyndon B. Johnson on the day he became President—the day, that is, when John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Click through for a look at those events in pictures, with quotes from Caro’s piece. (The full story is available to subscribers.)



