Author Archives: Brian D. Butler

Space Invaders

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

Science fiction satire isn’t a new phenomena. The War of the Wenuses by Charles L. Graves and Edward V. Lucas is a parody of H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds published in 1898. The story chronicles an invasion by gorgeous Venusian women who … Continue reading →

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Words of Wisdom

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Brian D. Butler
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Stand in Philadelphia

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

Just before Philadelphia got walloped by the infamous polar vortex, British artist Antony Gormley installed an impressive large-scale series of sculptures called STAND on the iconic steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The huge figures invite engagement from the … Continue reading →

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Nothing is harder on the soul

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

One of my happiest moments was finding one of my books for sale at the iconic City Lights in San Francisco many, many years ago. I am pleased to see that they continue to be a beacon for truth and … Continue reading →

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They stand like giants immersed in time

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Brian D. Butler
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The Medium is the Message

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

Book Guns is a powerful series of book sculptures created by New York City-based artist Robert The. “Obsession with the semiotic erosion of meaning and reality led me to create objects that evangelize their own relevance by a direct fusion of … Continue reading →

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Behind The Covers

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Brian D. Butler
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You can never have too many books

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Brian D. Butler
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Still Alarming

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

I first discovered the science fiction novels by Ray Bradbury when I was 10 or 11 years old. In retrospect I’m certain that many of the themes of his books went way over my head. But when I read Fahrenheit 451 I … Continue reading →

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A Library is a time machine

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

I am a huge fan of the Little Free Library movement and I am also a life-long Doctor Who devotee, so I couldn’t resist this amazing neighborhood library in Minneapolis.

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