Postcard

A postcard or post card is a rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard intended for writing and mailing without an envelope. Shapes other than rectangular may also be used. There are novelty exceptions, such as wood postcards, made of thin wood, and copper postcards sold in the Copper Country of the U.S. state of Michigan, and coconut "postcards" from tropical islands.

In some places, one can send a postcard for a lower fee than for a letter. Stamp collectors distinguish between postcards (which require a stamp) and postal cards (which have the postage pre-printed on them). While a postcard is usually printed by a private company, individual or organization, a postal card is issued by the relevant postal authority.

The world's oldest postcard was sent in 1840 to the writer Theodore Hook from Fulham in London, England. The study and collecting of postcards is termed deltiology.

Early history of postcards

Cards with messages had been sporadically created and posted by individuals since the beginning of postal services. The earliest known picture postcard was a hand-painted design on card, posted in Fulham in London to the writer Theodore Hook in 1840 bearing a penny black stamp. He probably created and posted the card to himself as a practical joke on the postal service, since the image is a caricature of workers in the post office. In 2002 the postcard sold for a record £31,750.

Postcards (band)

Postcards is an alternative Lebanese indie folk band. The band was formed in Lebanon in 2012, and takes its name from the band Beirut's album Postcards from Italy. Incidentally, Postcards supported Beirut during their performance at the Byblos International Festival in 2014.

History

The band was formed in 2012 in Lebanon when Marwan and Pascal (who are cousins) met Julia. They started jamming, playing covers and writing original material, and eventually were joined by Rany. So far the band has released one EP, Lakehouse, which was described by one reviewer as "down-to-earth, gentle, yet packed with energy".

Within a year of forming, they had opened for international acts such as Swedish indie rock band The Royal Concept and American indie folk giants Beirut. Besides touring extensively in Lebanon, they have also performed regularly in the UK, including Wilderness Festival.

The band is managed by Beirut Jam Sessions, pioneers of the alternative music scene in the country.

Discography

Postcards (Cindy Morgan album)

Postcards is the eighth album from Contemporary Christian music singer Cindy Morgan, her first for Reunion Records and her first with producer Kirkpatrick.

Track listing

All songs written by Morgan, except where noted.