Author Archives: Brian D. Butler

Books are there for you

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

This encouraging message was recently spotted on the sidewalk chalkboard outside of Books A Plenty indie bookshop in Tauranga, New Zealand.  

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Bible Stories

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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NYC Way-Back Machine

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

Many years ago, when I made the transition from book collector to bookseller, a client asked me to locate a copy of “The Picture of New-York, Or The Traveller’s Guide Through The Commercial Metropolis of the United States, By a … Continue reading →

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As Important As The Eiffel Tower ?

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

Les Bouquinistes, the booksellers whose iconic green stalls have lined the River Seine in the heart of Paris for more than two hundred years, are campaigning to be recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural treasure. Jerome Callais, the president of … Continue reading →

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Blue Monday

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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Cure for Summer Heat

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

Whenever I am asked to chose my favorite countries to visit, I always place Norway in the top three. After viewing this spectacular short 4k film by Moscow-based photographer Sergey Lukankin I think that you will agree with me that … Continue reading →

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Philly’s Own High Line

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

This week, Philadelphia inaugurated the initial section of the long awaited Rail Park. The first phase of the urban greenspace runs along a formerly derelict Reading Railroad 19th century viaduct. When it is completed, the Rail Park will run for … Continue reading →

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London is the pits

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

While some folks may think that the who;e avocado toast trend is over, the World Avocado Organization (yes, it’s a real thing) has other ideas. And to underscore their faith in the continuing allure of the tasty fruit, the WAO … Continue reading →

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Read Dostoyevsky

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Brian D. Butler
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Ride the Pride Train in NYC

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

The annual Pride Train underground art campaign has returned to New York City’s subway system just in time for Gay Pride Month. This year’s posters mirror the official MTA signage, but instead of notices about service disruptions the posters offer messages about … Continue reading →

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