Monthly Archives: April 2011

Dimanche est Paresseux

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Brian D. Butler
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At the Intersection of Books & Art

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Eugenie Torgerson is an award-winning illustrator, photographer, writer and book artist whose fantastic three-dimensional objects are based on book and box forms.

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Harry Potter : The Exhibition

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

New York City’s new Harry Potter: The Exhibition openen this week at the Discovery Times Square building . Featuring sets, costumes, props and memorabilia from all eight films, the exhibit offers fans a chance to walk through replications of Hogwarts … Continue reading →

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Charles Bukowski Loved His

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

   

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Boutique Hotels at “good value”

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

The folks at Butikk hope to become the go-to site for qualitative information on “good value” design/boutique hotels around the world. Their proclaimed aim is “beauty, but not at any cost.” They currently list just a few dozen properties, but … Continue reading →

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Where in the world is Twin Peaks ?

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Where is Twin Peaks? The mythical community featured in the eponymous 90s television series isn’t that difficult to locate. The weather is perpetually soggy, primeval forests surround, and the coffee is an obsession; this must be the Pacific Northwest.   Twin … Continue reading →

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Mapping London Underground

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Hat tip to Evan Smythe for this post:

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Support Japan Relief

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Those who have witnessed the ongoing tragedy unfold in Japan cannot fail to be moved by the terrible loss of life, homes and businesses. Booklovers have also been saddened by the destruction of bookstores and libraries. I have recently learned … Continue reading →

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GigaPanBot Does It Again

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Photographer Jeffrey Martin of the website 360cities has created what maybe the world’s largest indoor photograph ever: a mindboggling 40 gigapixel, 360-degree image of the exquisite Philosophical Hall in the magnificent 12th century Strahov Monastery Library in Prague. Using the … Continue reading →

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Do You Tip The Taxi Driver ?

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

After a long discussion with visitors from Europe on tipping practices in the Americas, this infographic seems to be just the ticket to solve the mystery.

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