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Author Archives: Brian D. Butler
Never Underestimate The Hanseatic League
This recently discovered map of London from 1572 was created by the engraver Frans Hogenburg. Commissioned by the free-wheeling capitalists of the Hanseatic League,it provides a fascinating aerial view of the rapidly growing capital city. It shows that there was … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, History, Maps
Tagged Cartography, City of London, Hanseatic League, London
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Get Get Shorty
Here at TBTP World HQ we are big fans of The Folio Society’s beautifully executed reissues of literary classics and popular modern novels. They have a knack for putting together a stunning package and commissioning the right illustrator for each edition. … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Film, USA, Writing
Tagged crime fiction, Elmore Leonard, Fiction, Noir, Publishing
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A unique perspective for NYC visitors
Visitors to New York City sometimes find themselves overwhelmed by the crowds and hustle. A good way for tourists to get a break is to spend some time on NYC’s waterways and waterfront. This can be accomplished by using the … Continue reading
Posted in Public Transport, Tourism, USA
Tagged Brooklyn, Brooklyn Bridge, East River, New York City
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Island Reading
Residents of the tiny Greek island of Kimolos, located in the southwest of the Cyclades island group, have installed free lending libraries at all the major beaches of the island to make tourists’ visits even more enjoyable. The little free … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Books, Europe, Libraries
Tagged Cyclades, Greece, Little Free Library
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Words and Music
Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts has evolved from the humble Worthy Farm Pop Festival in 1970 headlined by T-Rex and attended by around 1,500 people, to a renowned cultural phenomena—one of the biggest festivals in the world. Over the … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Europe, Music, Uncategorized
Tagged Britain, Festivals, Glastonbury
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La Sagesse
La Sagesse (1940-1941). Tamara de Lempicka (Polish, 1898-1980). Oil on panel. La Sagesse, or “Wisdom,” takes its inspiration from the Old Masters, all the while exuding Lempicka’s signature style. The layout and type of figure in this painting bring to … Continue reading
Another Roadside Attraction
About this time last year, I was on a roadtrip around the U.S. Southwest, which included a drive between Durango and Telluride, Colorado. That stretch was mainly on the beautiful Route 145 through the San Juan Mountains. So I sat … Continue reading
Posted in Tourism, USA
Tagged Colorado, Durango, Mesa Verde National Park, Telluride
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Beloved Books
h/t Grant Snider watch this space for news on his first children’s book
Public Transit Manners
h/t Michael Pederson
A Bookstore on Wheels
After 25 years as a school teacher, Melanie Moore was ready for a change. She long dreamed of opening her own bookstore , but was put off by the enormous start-up costs involved in launching a bricks and mortar shop. … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Libraries, Uncategorized, USA
Tagged Bookselling, Cincinnati, Ohio
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