Author Archives: Brian D. Butler

Paperback Paradise Indeed

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

I don’t know who is the brilliant photoshop artist behind the Paperback Paradise project, but I love the semi-NSFW manipulations of old YA and kid’s paperback novels. Here’s a sample:    

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It’s Elementary

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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Everyone Likes Street Food

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

The French street artist known as Lor-K has been transforming abandoned mattresses from Paris sidewalks into a variety of “street food”. The selection below covers just a sample of the pastries, sandwiches, snacks and sushi that has been turning up … Continue reading →

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Where Do languages Go To Die

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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Is Mindless Violence Ever The Alternative

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Of course mindless violence is never an alternative, but sometimes you just want to kick some smarmy asshole in the nuts. Like a Trump supporter for example, or that moron that you never met who keeps commenting on your Facebook … Continue reading →

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Dear George Orwell

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

The British Library has just released over 300 literary treasures relating to 20th century writers available online for the first time. The amazing collection includes literary drafts, rare first editions, notebooks, letters, diaries, newspapers and photographs from James Joyce, Virginia … Continue reading →

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Everyone’s A Philosopher

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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pssst…wanna buy a museum ?

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Ásmundarsalur is a small art museum often overlooked by visitors to Reykjavik even though it’s literally in the shadow of the Hallgrimskirkja the city’s number one tourist attraction. The building was purpose-built as an art gallery in 1933 by sculptor … Continue reading →

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Weekend Road Trip

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

London-based Swiss photographer Kim Leuenberger has created an ongoing series called “Traveling Cars Adventures”. Try not to smile when viewing this charming photo series. all images © Kim Leuenberger

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Geek Out Bibliophiles

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

This fascinating video from the Crandall Historical Printing Museum in Provo, Utah, demonstrates their rare functioning Gutenberg press.

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