Monthly Archives: July 2016

London Is Open

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

London mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a new series of commissioned artwork by British and international artists for the #LondonIsOpen campaign. Works by ten diverse artists will be displayed throughout the Tube system. The mayor’s initiative hopes to show that … Continue reading →

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Go Ahead And Judge These Books By Their Covers

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Helsinki-based artist Aino-Maija Metsola, who is best known for her exciting textile design work for Marimekko, has created six captivating covers for upcoming Virginia Woolf re-issues. The new Vintage paperbacks are scheduled for Fall publication. Riffing on each novel’s title, … Continue reading →

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I am not extrawunsch

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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Welcome to The Last Bookstore

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles is on every traveling bibliophile’s must visit list. The 12-minute documentary below, directed by Chad Howitt, explores the history of Southern California’s largest indie bookshop and the inspiring story of it’s owner Josh Spenser.

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Key West to Canada by bike

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Thanks to the East Coast Greenway Alliance, in the near future it will be possible to ride your bike along a dedicated bike path 3,000 miles from Key West, Florida to Calais, Maine at the Canadian border. Thus far more … Continue reading →

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Every Town Needs A Story Pod

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

By night the Story Pod is a glowing 8×8 light box in an Ontario riverside park. During the day it opens like the covers of a book to reveal a cozy, inviting reading space for all. Situated in the town … Continue reading →

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First Flight

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

This sweet little film was shot to mark the 70th anniversary of Heathrow Airport. Titled “First Flight”, it explores the airport through the eyes of a child taking their first flight. The David Bowie sound track is icing on the … Continue reading →

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We All Come From Somewhere Else

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Earlier this year, I shared a story on street artist JR’s documentary on Ellis Island in New York Harbor. Last week, the peripatetic French artist created this enormous installation on Franklin Street in Tribeca NYC. The piece, titled “Unframed, Ellis … Continue reading →

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It’s Cooler Underground

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Canadian photographer Chris Forsyth has been spending most of his free time underground for the past few years. Beginning in his home town of Montreal, he has traveled the world’s underground transit systems capturing very stylized images for a series … Continue reading →

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Dormez Sur La Seine

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

With rates starting at €180 a night for a small cabin, and a location at the grittier end of the Seine, Paris’ first (and only) floating hotel isn’t for every visitor to the French capital. But if you’re looking for … Continue reading →

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