Peter Honeyman

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This photo shows a tightly packed bookshelf featuring a collection of crime fiction and mystery novels by Jim Thompson. Notable Titles Visible: ∙ “Savage Night” ∙ “Recoil” ∙ “The Grifters” ∙ “Wild Town” ∙ “A Hell of a Woman” ∙ “After Dark, My Sweet” ∙ “Nothing More Than Murder” ∙ “The Getaway” ∙ “The Alcoholics” ∙ “Pop. 1280” ∙ “A Swell-Looking Babe” ∙ “The Criminal” ∙ Multiple other titles Publishing Details: ∙ Many appear to be from Black Lizard Books / Black Lizard/Creative Arts - a publisher known for reprinting classic noir and hardboiled crime fiction ∙ The spines feature distinctive design with author names in black text on tan/cream backgrounds ∙ Consistent trade paperback formatting suggesting a collected series About Jim Thompson: Jim Thompson (1906-1977) was one of the most celebrated authors of American noir and hardboiled crime fiction. His novels are known for their dark psychological depth, unreliable narrators, and unflinching portrayal of violence and moral ambiguity. Many of his works were adapted into acclaimed films, including “The Getaway,” “The Grifters,” and “After Dark, My Sweet.” This appears to be a serious collector’s library of classic American crime fiction, with Thompson’s complete works or near-complete works as the centerpiece.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ALT by Claude
This nighttime photograph shows the storefront of a shoe repair shop. The shop has large display windows framed by decorative curtains in pink and turquoise/mint green colors. The window displays "Shoe Repair" text both painted on the glass and on a black sign visible inside. There's also an "OPEN" sign hanging in the upper portion of the window. The text "Park Shoe Repair" (with "Park" partially visible) is painted on the window as well. Inside the illuminated shop, you can see various items on shelves including shoe repair equipment, vintage objects, figurines (including a bust or head sculpture), lamps, and various knick-knacks creating an eclectic, cluttered display. The interior has white walls and fluorescent lighting visible at the top. The shop appears to be in a darker commercial area, with the surrounding areas mostly in shadow. The overall aesthetic suggests a traditional neighborhood shoe repair business with a quirky, vintage character. ALT by Claude
This is a black and white photograph showing a suburban residential scene from the 1980s based on the cars and architectural style. The image features a two-story colonial-style house with white siding and black shutters. The house has a distinctive gambrel roof design on an attached garage section on the left side. Yours truly in light-colored clothing stands in the driveway between two period cars - American-made sedans from that era. The property appears newly developed, with sparse, recently planted landscaping including some small shrubs near the house foundation and a young tree on the right side. The lawn looks freshly seeded or laid, and there's a lawn spreader or similar equipment visible on the grass in the foreground right. In the background, you can see other houses under construction or recently completed, suggesting this is a new subdivision development. The overall composition captures that classic American suburban expansion moment, documenting a family's new home in a growing neighborhood. ALT by Claude
North half the city of Ann Arbor published by Everts and Stewart 1874
This is a dramatic football photograph capturing a moment from a Michigan vs. Penn State game. The image shows: Main focus: A Penn State player lying face-down on the field after a hard hit or tackle, in a vulnerable position that emphasizes the physical nature of the sport. Background: A Michigan player wearing #80 with the name "BRANCH" on their jersey is walking away, wearing Michigan's distinctive maize pants with a blue jersey. Several Penn State players (numbers 57, 64, and 78 visible) are also in the frame. Text: Bold blue text reading "WE ARE" at the top and "PENN STATE" at the bottom, referencing Penn State's famous stadium chant and rallying cry. Context: The composition creates a striking contrast - while the text proclaims Penn State's identity with pride, the image shows a Penn State player defeated on the ground with their opponent walking away. The photograph effectively captures both the intensity of college football rivalries and the harsh reality of defeat in competitive sports. ALT by Claude