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Author Archives: Brian D. Butler
What do Mickey Mouse and D.H. Lawrence have in common
On January 1, 2024, thousands of copyrighted works from 1928 will enter the US public domain, along with sound recordings from 1923. They will be free for all to copy, share, and build upon. This year’s highlights include Lady Chatterley’s Lover by … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Film, History, movies, Music, Theater, USA, Writing
Tagged Agatha Christie, Buster Keaton, Marx Brothers, Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney
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Retro Travel Time
For nearly a century kids of all ages in North America have enjoyed playing with classic the View-Master. Now there’s a wonderful YouTube channel that combines travel and history in a unique format. Created by Dave Machin, the channel remixes … Continue reading
Posted in Film, History, Photography, Tech, USA
Tagged toys, travelogues, U.S. travel, View Master
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It was a strange time in America.
What are you going to do with 390 photographs of Christmas trees ? by Richard Brautigan I don’t know. But it seemed the thing to do in that first week in January 1964, and I got two other people to … Continue reading
An Alternative Christmas Carol
Carol For Another Christmas was directed by Joseph L. Manckiewics for the United Nations and was written by the inimitable Rod Serling. The unusual 1964 television special was presented without commercial interruptions. It was the first of a series of … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Film, Theater, USA
Tagged A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens, Rod Serling, Twilight Zone
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“Twas the night before Christmas”
In 2006 Bob Dylan surprised the listeners to his satellite radio show, Theme Time Radio Hour, with a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. The poem first appeared in print on December 23, 1823. No author was cited for the work then called A … Continue reading
Is this one of the most beautiful books ever published
Frequently cited as one of the most beautiful books ever published, the Kelmscott Chaucer is now available as an online resource allowing booklovers to digitally explore the iconic volume. Created by independent researcher, writer and educator Dr Michael John Goodman, … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, History, Libraries, Writing
Tagged book illustration, Chaucer, Publishing and Printing
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Merry Christmas from the Underground
Regular visitors to Travel Between The Pages know that I’m a sucker for classic travel and transportation posters. So, I love this historic poster art from Transport for London. For over 100 years, London Transport has used posters to promote … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Europe, History, Public Transport, Tourism
Tagged London, TFL, Transport for London
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A Hazy Shade of Winter
When I look out of the window this time of the year, I am often reminded of the classic 60s song A Hazy Shade of Winter by Simon and Garfunkel. In my region of North America, December frequently brings dreary, damp … Continue reading
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
Much like his supernatural hero counterpart Superman, Santa Claus was discovered as an abandoned infant. That is, according to The Life and Adventures Of Santa Claus by author of The Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum. With its elaborations and much added … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Writing
Tagged Christmas, L.Frank Baum, Santa Claus, Wizard of Oz
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