KENNEBUNK — In the midst of a dreadful winter, local carpenter, artist, and humorist John Getchell had a flash of creative inspiration in a big box store. It was March 2015, and Getchell saw a marquee sign for sale in Sam’s Club. He looked at it and thought, “It will be my analog twitter.” He shared with his girlfriend his idea of buying the sign, installing it in his yard, and putting a daily message on it. ... Read More
A Man, A Winter, An Internally Illuminated Portable Marquee
A Man, A Winter, And An Internally Illuminated Portable Marquee...Book Deal! It Can Get Pretty Boring in Winter, Buy An Internally Illuminated Portable Marquee and See What Happens. ... Read More
‘Sign of the Apocalypse’ inspires book
'Sign of the Apocalypse’ inspires book. John Getchell is never sure who is going to turn up at his Arundel doorstep, or what is going to show up in his yard. In the almost three years since he first set up his “Sign of the Apocalypse,” an internally illuminated portable marquee on which he curates daily musings, he has had people yell from passing cars, ring his doorbell, and even leave garden sculptures on display. ... Read More
Resident’s ‘Sign of the Apocalypse’ Catches Eyes
Life has been a little more interesting this past year for Arundel resident John Getchell, whose self-proclaimed “Sign of the Apocalypse” has caused the community to take notice. It all started last winter when Getchell saw the signs and letters for sale while shopping at Sam’s Club. Each day since Getchell has faithfully changed the ... Read More