15 Matchbooks with Incredible Artworks by Leading Illustrators Article From DigitalArtsOnline.UK

Excellent article from DigitalArtsOnline.UK   
              15 matchbooks with incredible artworks by leading illustrators 

Executive agent at B&A Louisa St. Pierre explains.

"Masterpieces have been created by candlelight; ideas have been shared over a cigarette; phone numbers and information exchanged by scrawling on these portable, multi-purpose notebooks," she says.

This idea runs throughout the book. As described in the intro, B&A is engaged in its "own creative recognition, spreading art like a flame".

 

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match book original design by by David Doran

Our friend's at Out of Print Design are selling out their stock of simulated Novels with their covers printed on our USA Made Match Boxes!

Our friend's at Out of Print Design are selling out their stock of whimsical Novel Covers printed on our USA Made Match Boxes!

They're featured as trending on the perfect Father's Day Gift Guide at PopSugar.com website!:

Out of Print Novel Cover Match Boxes

PopSugar.com Gift Guide

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We now are proud to announce that we've reintroduced Feature Matches (match books containing specially printed match stems). Call us at 800.605.7331 to discuss producing your collectible match books!


The Movie Paterson Featured a Poem About Matches!

The Movie Paterson directed by Jim Jarmusch Features a Love Poem Inspired by Matches! 

In the opening scene in the movie paterson, Adam Driver named Paterson plays a bus driver for the Paterson NJ Transit who breaks up the monotony of his life by writing original poetry based upon observations of the world around him.

The first poem that the film opens with that he writes is a Love Poem inspired by his collection of OHIO BLUE TIP matches (that was originally written in 1979 by the real poet Ron Padgett as a love poem to his wife).

The poem goes into great detail about his collection of household's match boxes,  the construction of the match boxes and their match sticks and focuses intently on the color of  the blue tip (match heads).

 

The Original Ohio Blue Tip Match Box

I've been a big fan of Jim Jarmusch - IMDb since his first indie film Stranger Than Paradise (1984) and matches have always played a part as a plot device in most of his films!

Jim Jarmusch's first film Stranger Than Paradise

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valetmag.com "MATCHBOOKS The Ultimate Souvenir"

matches Valet Magazine "The Ultimate Souvenir"
Matches Valet Magazine "The Ultimate Souvenir"

"MATCHBOOKS The Ultimate Souvenir" Why a Man Should Always Carry Matches. Valet Magazine Article
By CORY OHLENDORF

valetmag.com

A great article on the joy of collecting matches when traveling!
"...I've recently begun picking up matchbooks whenever I go somewhere interesting. They're the ideal memento. Easy to pack, utilitarian and free of charge. And even though they don't cost you a thing, they still possess a certain exclusive cool factor. After all, the only way you can get a matchbook is to actually step inside that hotel, bar or restaurant."

The author went on to write: "The more obscure the better too. A roadside diner in California's wine country, the London cocktail lounge tucked away in a hidden courtyard, an old school power lunch spot in Washington, DC and one of the best taco joints in all of Texas. They're each so uniquely telling, it's no wonder they've become optimal Instagram fodder" For example, Instagram pages that feature ONLY advertising matches that are artfully posted by a gentleman named Charlie @matchbookdiaries have over 15,000 avid followers!

Cory expressed the unique feelings that he experiences when he views his match collection:"...The memories of those nights and who I spent them with come flooding back as soon as I see the colorful, graphic cover on the front of the matchbook or box".

ValetMagmatchbookart2

The article closes with an astute perspective from a collector of matches (called a "Phillumenist") about the businesses that continue to distribute their logo matches despite the country's ban on smoking by "...establishments still committed to offering them, know the value of making them interesting and eye-catching. The kind of swag you want to keep around long after your visit."
We at TheMatchGroup couldn't agree more!


For Immediate Release! TheMatchGroup Now Producing Custom "Retro Style" Feature Matches!

TheMatchGroup is Now Able to Produce Custom "Retro Style" Custom Printed Feature Matches for Your Business!

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Feature Match Book with Printed Match Stems

Just like the sought after and highly prized vintage feature match books produced in the 1940's, '50's & '60's, TheMatchGroup is now offering Branded matchbooks with CUSTOM PRINTED INDIVIDUAL MATCH STEMS! We're also able to produce custom die cut shaped individual match stems as well!

Vintage DieCut Bowling Pin Feature Matches
Vintage DieCut Bowling Pin Feature Matches

GoTo GetMatches.com or call 800.605.7331 to inquire about designing and ordering your business' own custom printed feature matches today!