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Author Archives: Brian D. Butler
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree
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
Posted in Books, Europe, History, Writing
Tagged Alice in Wonderland, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, Lewis Carroll
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Morality tales and semiotics in space
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
Posted in Art, Books, Europe, Writing
Tagged book illustration, Children's literature, For All mankind, Mars, Umberto Eco
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Sort of Untranslateable
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
Around the World by Railway
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
American Fiction
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
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Film, movies, USA, Writing
Tagged Boston, Percival Everett
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Counterfeit
A Counterfeit — a Plated Person —I would not be —Whatever strata of IniquityMy Nature underlie —Truth is good Health — and Safety, and the Sky.How meagre, what an Exile — is a Lie,And Vocal — when we die — … Continue reading
Listen to the forest
Tree.fm allows you to listen to random forests around the world. This is so chill. Give it a try. Remember Forests? People around the world recorded the sounds of their forests, so you can escape into nature, and unwind wherever you … Continue reading
Best Tourism Villages
The United Nations has gotten some well deserved bad press lately for egregious behavior by some UN agencies, but there remain many UN organizations doing good work. Best Tourism Villages from UN Tourism is an agency that promotes villages around … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Asia, Europe, South America, Tourism
Tagged Mexico, Switzerland, Tourism, United Nations
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A Slice of Life
For decades there was one thing that all New Yorkers could rally around: the dollar slice of pizza. It has been a given that one could depend on a tasty and inexpensive slice of New York-style pizza in all five … Continue reading
