ADDITIONAL NOTES:
the last three photos, above, are of the Michelin Tyre Building. Opened in 1911 as the UK headquarters of the company, this art nouveau original is in london's chelsea district. more details and photos at thejoyofshards.co.uk.
Sunday 21 March 2004
londontown typography: buildings tell the stories
3 comments // travel, type & signage
The Michelin Man, also called "Bibendum" is about to knock back a cup full of sharp objects. He is proposing a toast - "nunc est bibendum" ("now is the time to drink").
great photos of the michelin man mosaic are here: thejoyofshards.co.uk