Monthly Archives: April 2013

Libraries of the Future

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

The infographic below was adapted from a keynote address for the State University of New York Librarians Association Annual conference by LibraryScienceList.

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Book Bloc !

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

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 →

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What Makes NYC So Special

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

In their marvelous short video called “3 Words for NYC”, award-winning, Paris-based filmmakers Achille Coquerel and Thomas Kaufmann asked random New Yorkers to describe what they love about New York City in just three words. Not an easy challenge. I’m … Continue reading →

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Frommer is back

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Budget travel guidebook godfather Arthur Frommer has announced that he has reacquired his iconic brand from Google and that he plans to resume publishing the famed guidebook series. Last year, Google bought the Frommer brand from publisher Wiley for a … Continue reading →

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Paris in Winter

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Andrew Julian photographed and edited this lovely little film The Quiet City: Winter in Paris. It demonstrates just how different the experience of a city can be based on season. My trips to Paris have always been in the early … Continue reading →

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Books: What a great way to travel

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

In honor of International Children’s Book Day and the anniversary of author Hans Christian Andersen‘s birth, the British travel site Cheapflights™ put together this marvelous infographic. Books: the next best thing to actually being there.

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Nowhere Fast

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

London-based Standard Designs creates very clever literary and artistic posters, prints and gifts . And with all of the recent media hoopla and hype regarding Morrissey‘s career-threatening medical problems, Standard Designs’ re-imagining of  Smiths’ titles as well-worn, classic paperback books is … Continue reading →

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San Francisco: Cat’s Eye View

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Following the five-week disappearance and mysterious reappearance of their cat Tibia, San Francisco-based artists Wendy MacNaughton and Caroline Paul decided to embark on a comprehensive probe. Utilizing everything from  cutting-edge 21st century technology to old-fashioned gumshoe skills, the duo explored San … Continue reading →

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Our Kind of Pub

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

London’s bibliophiles now have their very own literary wateringhole on a quiet Marylebone street between the Baker Street and Marylebone Stations. The Swan & Edgar —named for a former Piccadilly Circus department store—is a book lover’s dream pub. The cozy … Continue reading →

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Not An April Fool Joke

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Mailbooks For Good is a wonderful new project from Australia that deserves worldwide replication. Utilizing specially designed book jackets, book buyers can share their books by simply turning the covers inside out and mailing the pre-paid, pre-addressed packages to a … Continue reading →

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