Monthly Archives: February 2024

a book scout listens to his instincts

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

I recently stumbled on this old story below about a book scout that appeared years ago in The New Yorker magazine. Now you may be unfamiliar with the term “book scout”. I was one and didn’t know that I was one … Continue reading →

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Endless Winter

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

“What am I doing here in this endless winter” Franz Kafka, Diaries The chilling, but gorgeous video below is Jamie Scott’s third seasonal time-lapse film and the second collaboration with composer Jim Perkins. It is the culmination of 5 years … Continue reading →

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Fly Beatles Air

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

Today marks the 60-year anniversary of that epic airport arrival. On Feb. 7, 1964, flight 101 from London Heathrow lands at New York’s Kennedy Airport, triggering the launch of “Beatlemania”. New York City will be celebrating the British invasion at … Continue reading →

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The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

Regular visitors to Travel Between The Pages are well aware of my appreciation for the fantastical books of Lewis Carroll. I certainly have posted enough different editions of his fabulous work over the years. But have you ever stopped to … Continue reading →

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Morality tales and semiotics in space

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

Lately, I have been binge watching a fascinating alternate history sci-fi TV series on the space race. If you get the chance, check out For All Mankind . The first season takes a bit long in establishing the characters and premise, … Continue reading →

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Sort of Untranslateable

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

I recently fell down the rabbit hole of Untranslateable: “Untranslatable is an indie project that delves into the hidden aspects of languages by explaining words, idioms, and expressions contributed by native speakers. It goes beyond traditional translation, offering insights into … Continue reading →

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Book Fun

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

 

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Around the World by Railway

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

Regular visitors to Travel Between The Pages know that the entire crew (me) here at TBTP World HQ have an enduring interest in maps and train travel. So, when I stumbled upon this ambitious project I was intrigued. Oregon-based geographer … Continue reading →

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American Fiction

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Brian D. Butler

I have been looking forward to the release of the Oscar-nominated film American Fiction. Based on the Percival Everett novel Erasure it stars the great American actor Jeffrey Wright. One scene from the movie was filmed in the Boston bookstore Brookline Booksmith and the shop staff … Continue reading →

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