Harry-Go-Round is Harry McCracken's personal blog. If you're looking for one just about tech, please check out Technologizer. Here I am in The New York Times. And for an excess of info about a lost 1930s cartoon character, visit Scrappyland.

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Herbert Iwerks? HERBERT Iwerks?

This 1932 patent is nifty. But what’s this with Ubbe Iwerks claiming he’s a Herb?

Posted by Harry on August 22nd, 2010
August 22nd, 2010 | Category: Uncategorized | One comment

Do the Mouse. Or Don't.

The most terrifying Mickey Mouse toy. Ever. (It’s Dance Star Mickey–coming to Toys “R” Us in October.)

Posted by Harry on August 22nd, 2010
August 22nd, 2010 | Category: Mickey Mouse, Toys | Leave a comment

The Little Nazi

From Otto Soglow’s Confidential History of Modern England (1939)–another Kayo Books find.

Posted by Harry on August 15th, 2010
August 15th, 2010 | Category: Hitler, Otto Soglow | Leave a comment

Now That’s Grumpy!

One of these days I’ll scan the article (by Munro Leaf) which this cover illustrates. Magazine bought at the amazing Kayo Books in San Francisco.

Posted by Harry on August 15th, 2010
August 15th, 2010 | Category: Grumpy, Magazines | Leave a comment

Le Pew! Le Pew!

Recent $4 find at an estate sale that had several hundred piggybanks: It’s Pepe Le Pew. He’s wearing a suit jacket, a vest, and a bow tie. And he’s…pink.

Posted by Harry on August 2nd, 2010
August 2nd, 2010 | Tags: , | Category: Pepe Le Pew, Piggy Banks | One comment