One of the more appealing things about living in New York City is that the high number of pedestrians means that an archaic mode of communication remains viable: posters. (One of the less appealing things: that those posters occasionally advertise things like this.) Posters were our forefathers' billboards - but unlike those-that-shall-never-be-lovely-as-a-tree, posters are at eye level, encouraging closer examination and containing a richness of color and design that billboards lack. Posters, in summary, are keen, and seem to be trending online - in particular, historic examples. (more...)