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Author Archives: Brian D. Butler
Do Not Obey In Advance
It may be just a marketing ploy by Penguin Random House, but the publisher has printed the text of Timothy Synders’ chilling book On Tyranny onto a series of large posters and put them up in east London. The powerful posters, which … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Europe, Freedom of Speech, History, USA
Tagged manifesto, politics, Resistance, totalitarianism
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You Too Can Be An Intellectual
I have been reading the Paris Review for as long as I can remember. Although it hasn’t cemented my credentials as an intellectual, I can honestly say that the publication has helped me to become more widely read. Every issue … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Theater, Travel Writing, USA, Writing
Tagged George Plimpton, journals, Literature, Poetry
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Thinking of Saint Petersburg
Since yesterday’s terrorist bombing, I have been thinking about Saint Petersburg and all of the amazing people that I met there on my visit six months ago. With the heightened tensions between the United States and Russia, I had anticipated … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, History, Photography, Tourism
Tagged Leningrad, Russia, Saint Petersburg, terrorism
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Every Journey Matters
If you have traveled the London Underground during the past year, it’s likely that you have caught a glimpse of illustrator Rob Bailey’s vivid posters created for Transport for London. Aimed at tourists and commuters alike, the “Every Journey Matters” … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Europe, Public Transport, Tourism
Tagged London, London Underground, poster art, TFL
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Revolutionary Philadelphia
Set to open on April 19, 2017, the new Museum of the American Revolution promises to be a welcome addition to Philadelphia’s collection of exceptional museums and historical attraction. Covering 118,000 square feet, the museum will offer an impressive collection … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, History, Museums, Tourism, USA
Tagged 1776, American Revolution, George Washington, Philadelphia, Revolutionary War
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Free Vintage Posters (no April Fools)
The website Free Vintage Posters offers free downloadable posters in many genres including travel, advertising, films, propaganda, food, liquor, events, and much more. There’s no catch; the images are free to use.
Posted in Air Travel, Art, Europe, Film, Public Transport, South America, Tourism, USA
Tagged airlines, Alaska, Mexico, Paris, Travel Posters
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Train Car Nuisance
Japan’s Seibu Railway, which operates trains in Tokyo, has created a new poster campaign aimed at educating both regular riders and tourists alike on courteous travel behaviors. Capitalizing on the universal appeal of the traditional ukiyo-e style woodblock prints, the railway has … Continue reading
The Handmaid’s Tale
The Folio Society has reissued its exceptional 2012 edition of Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel The Handmaid’s Tale. This volume contains a set of powerful illustrations by Anna and Elena Balbusso. Influenced by Soviet propaganda posters and constructivist art, the Italian twin artists … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Canada, USA, Writing
Tagged Dystopian, Illustration, Margaret Atwood, novels
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