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Category Archives: Freedom of Speech
Book Bloc !
The contemporary use of the book bloc began in Rome in 2010 when students protesting drastic educational funding cuts used oversized, handmade book covers as both shields and political commentary. The concept quickly spread to the UK, the rest of Europe … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Europe, Freedom of Speech, USA, Writing
Tagged Brooklyn, Cooper Union, CUNY, New York City
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Have You been To TrustoLand
We’re huge fans of the in-your-face social commentary from the clever folks behind the TrusoCorp collective. The brilliant “TrustoLand” project is a provocative, thought-provoking partnership between TrustoCorp and Mass Appeal magazine. The crew dropped-in at the long abandoned Lake Dolores Water … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Film, Freedom of Speech, Photography, USA
Tagged California, Mass Appeal, TrustoCorp, TrustoLand
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The Clocks Were Striking Thirteen
Penguin UK has decided to mark the sixty-third anniversary of George Orwell‘s death by launching “George Orwell Day” and by issuing a series of new paperback editions of his most beloved books. The series has all original covers designed by … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Europe, Freedom of Speech, History, Writing
Tagged Animal Farm, George Orwell, George Orwell Day, Nineteen Eighty-Four, Penguin Group
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Ban This Book
Today is the final official day of 2012 Banned Book Week. I thought we’d “celebrate” with this comic created by Grant Snider. You can see more of Grant’s clever work over at his website called Incidental Comics. Take a look.
Bane of Banned Books
Banned Books Week is the national book community’s annual celebration of the freedom to read. Hundreds of libraries and bookstores around the United States draw attention to the dangers of censorship by mounting displays of challenged books and hosting a … Continue reading
Nary a Cheesesteak
Street art is undoubtedly the most exciting and powerful contemporary art movement. At its core street art is an ephemeral exercise, often disappearing within days of its installation. The precarious, and often politically fraught, nature of street art necessitates dedicated … Continue reading
Salman Rushdie Says Thanks
Salman Rushdie recently issued an open letter to independent booksellers expressing his gratitude for their long support of his work. The image below offers the full text of his message. “I have never ceased to be grateful for what the … Continue reading
Take a stand against censorship
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Banned Book Week campaign against censorship in America. The folks at Bookmans Entertainment Exchange in Arizona have continued their three decade-long commitment to the cause with a compelling video (see below). The six … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Freedom of Speech, USA, Writing
Tagged Banned Book Week, censorship, Freedom of speech
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The Russians Are Coming !
The Russians are Coming! Read Russia (readrussia2012.com), a new initiative celebrating contemporary Russian literature and book culture, will host more than 50 Russian writers, publishers, librarians, journalists, and historians in events around New York City, June 2-7. These events will … Continue reading
Posted in Books, ebooks, Europe, Freedom of Speech, USA, Writing
Tagged BookExpo America, New York City, Russian literature, Solomon Volkov, Vladimir Makanin, Zakhar Prilepin
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