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Author Archives: Brian D. Butler
What do Patti Smith and Arthur Rimbaud have in common
What do Patti Smith and Arthur Rimbaud have in common ? They both owned the same house in France. The American singer and author recently purchased the partially restored home in Roche near the Belgian border with the intention of … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Books, Europe, Writing
Tagged France, Patti Smith, Poetry, Rimbaud
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Bookstore Tourism London
One of my favorite places to escape the tourist madness of central London is Hatchards Bookshop. The third floor, with its comfy sofas, is a great spot to spend a rainy afternoon. The popular Londonist blog recently profiled the city’s oldest bookshop … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Europe, Tourism
Tagged Bookselling, London, Piccadilly Circus
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24 hour bookshop
I’ve never visited Guangzhou City, but when I do my first destination will be the wonderful 1200 Bookshop. The only 24 hour bookstore in China’s third largest city was the brainchild of architect Liu Erxi. After a long backpacking trip, … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Books, Bookstore Tourism, Tourism
Tagged Bookselling, China, Guangzhou City
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Let’s Stay Together
h/t to illustrator/author Aram Kim & the Brooklyn Library
Sgt. Pepper Turns Fifty
On June 1, 1967, the Beatles released Sgt.Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band to worldwide acclaim. To mark the anniversary, the city of Liverpool has commissioned leading international artists to create thirteen events influenced by each track on the seminal album. Between May … Continue reading
London Stopover
There are so many things to see and do in London that it would take a lifetime to cover them all. So what would you do with a 24 hour stopover in the British capital? The infographic below from Central … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, History, Museums, Restaurants, Tourism
Tagged Hyde Park London, London, London Eye, Shoreditch
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Little Free Airstream
Ink & Bean is a popular coffee spot in Anaheim, California. One of their draws—besides serving Stumptown coffee—is a unique Little Free Library housed in a classic Airstream trailer. Looks like a great spot to hangout just down the road … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Libraries, Restaurants, Tourism, USA
Tagged Airstream, Anaheim, California, Little Free Library
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Quiet Mornings at the Museum
Visiting New York City’s great museums can be anything but peaceful, but on the first Wednesday of each month the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) offers a uniquely tranquil opportunity to mindfully experience their artworks. MoMA opens three hours early … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Museums, Tourism, USA
Tagged meditation, Mindfulness Meditation, MOMA, NYC
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Making Great Books Even Better
In conjunction with the TV debut next month of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods, the Folio Society has released a new edition of the novel with fantastic illustrations by Gaiman’s longtime collaborator Dave McKean. The beautiful edition includes 12 original illustrations and a … Continue reading
