Sideline business as cartoonist specializing in quirky invention ideas since 1966. Author of 8 books: What the World Needs Now; Public Therapy Buses (two editions); Have Fun Inventing; Patent Depending: Vehicles;Patent Depending: Armbrella; Patent Depending: The Early Years; Patent Depending: A Collection; and Noodlings Coloring Book
Create a Core77 Account
Already have an account? Sign In
By creating a Core77 account you confirm that you accept the Terms of Use
Please enter your email and we will send an email to reset your password.
Steven M. Johnson's Bizarre Invention #185: The Boatomobile
Seems like the box itself could also be padded seats for the boat. Boatomobile 2.0. Love your stuff.
Juan: Thank you! Yes, the box could contain the padded boat seats. I drew the Boatomobile in black and white for my first book, WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW, in 1984, but colored it in Photoshop a year or so ago. Today, I would change the odd, aerodynamically-awkward front windshield into a normal angle, and perhaps make the rear end of the boat (and car) boxy and more vertical. I have so much fun doing these things I am surprised it is not illegal.
Hi Steven,
Lauren Thomas: I very much want to know anyone who shares a love for whimsical design! The email address is correct; your message got to me today. I am hoping we can get to know each other and share ideas. I need to know more about 3D modeling. We will continue to chat by email.