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Author Archives: Brian D. Butler
Bookstock 2020
Bookstock 2020, is an online books and music festival spearheaded by Eddy Nix, musician and owner of Driftless Books and Music in Viroqua, Wis.. The special event will run this weekend, May 15-17, with the goal of celebrating musicians and … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Music, USA
Tagged Bookselling, Bookshops, secondhand bookshops
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Virtually Macabre in Philly
Like many folks self-isolating these days, I have been spending way too much time on virtual video tours. I have taken train rides through the Swiss Alps, long car journeys around New Zealand, hikes in Icelands, and much more. Some … Continue reading
Posted in History, Museums, Tourism, USA
Tagged Mutter Museum, Philadelphia, Science
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Cover the Walls with Hope
Recently a new multi-artist street art project called Fill the Walls with Hope has popped-up on walls and boarded up windows across Philadelphia. Organized by Mark Strandquist and created with submissions from local Philadelphia and national artists, the project incorporates … Continue reading
Yes, You Can Tell A Book By Its Cover
Nicholas Love created the super fun Penguin Classics cover generator which allows you to upload an image and set type for an amusing imitation of the famous book cover design. It’s a great way for bibliophiles to while away the … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books
Tagged book cover design, book covers, paperbacks, Penguin Classics
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The Not-Quite-Quiet Library
My family and friends who are on lockdown in New York City have noted just how preternaturally quiet it has been lately. Not day in the country quiet, but actual birds singing, wind in the trees, individual voices, and cars … Continue reading
2nd Hand Reading
I’ve long been a fan of South African artist William Kentridge’s eclectic work. His book art/film blend has always captured my attention. 2nd Hand Reading is not recent, but it’s a good introduction to his work.
The Last Word Spoken
Testimony: 1968 Rita Dove Who comforts you now that the wheel has broken? No more princes for the poor. Loss whittling you thin. Grief is the constant now, hope the last word spoken.In a dance of two elegies, which circles … Continue reading
Travel Between The Pages 