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Author Archives: Brian D. Butler
The Art of Shinkansen
Who doesn’t love an anime inspired gif ? The Central Japan Railway (JR Central) has commissioned a series of fifteen fun gifs by Japanese and international artists and animators to celebrate the world famous bullet train. The Art of Shinkansen project illustrates … Continue reading
Posted in Animation, Art, Asia, Public Transport, Tech, Tourism
Tagged bullet train, Japan, rail travel, Train Travel
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How the dead communicate with us
Last year, British cartoonist, artist, and children’s book writer Chris Riddell published this wonderful series of sketches that illustrate comments by the great Neil Gaiman on a variety of book related topics.
Posted in Art, Books, Libraries, Writing
Tagged Cartoons, Illustration, Neil Gaiman, Reading
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The Dutch Are Religious About Libraries
A few years ago, a disused 15th century church in Zwolle, Netherlands was transformed into a modern library. Now, a 19th century church in ‘s- Hertogenbosch has been turned into a stunning 21st century combined library/museum/community center. What a great … Continue reading
Bowie : Station to Station
This week, New York City transit riders have been lining up to purchase special edition David Bowie MetroCards. The city’s Metropolitan Transit Authority has teamed up with Spotify to offer five different options each celebrating the late artist’s varied personas. … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Maps, Photography, Public Transport, Tourism, USA
Tagged David Bowie, Manhattan, MTA, New York City, NYC
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Tales of Good and Evil
I have long been aware that Edward Gorey designed and illustrated his own books, but I was surprised to discover that he worked as a book designer for Doubleday Publishing throughout the 1950s. While employed by Doubleday, Gorey created more … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, USA, Writing
Tagged book cover design, book covers, Doubleday, Edward Gorey, Franz Kafka, Pushkin
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Back to Back
The antiquarian book above is actually two volumes in one. This rare style of binding is usually referred to as dos-a-dos, from the French “back to back”. As the term suggests, these books share the same back cover. Books bound in … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Europe
Tagged Antiquarian Books, Bookbinding, Publishing and Printing
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Freedom to Read
During National Library Week, the American Library Association released its annual Top Ten List of Frequently Challenged Books . American libraries continue to face challenges—including the potential for censorship—to a variety of books, programs and periodicals. The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Freedom of Speech, Libraries, USA, Writing
Tagged ALA, censorship, freedom to read, Intellectual Freedom
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My First Memory of Librarians
A last tribute to libraries and librarians for National Library Week from the brilliant Nikki Giovanni. MY FIRST MEMORY (OF LIBRARIANS) This is my first memory: A big room with heavy wooden tables that sat on a creaky wood floor … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Libraries, USA, Writing
Tagged National Library Week, National Poetry Month, Nikki Giovanni, Poetry
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Back to Middle Earth
For readers like me, there is very exciting news about the upcoming publication of a “new” J.R.R. Tolkien book this August. Harper Collins has announced the publication of “The Fall of Gondolin”, a story of a hidden city of elves, … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Writing
Tagged J. R. R. Tolkien, Middle Earth, the Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings
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