Author Archives: Brian D. Butler

Good Omens Are Ineffable

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

At this year’s Edinburgh Book Festival some of Britain’s most popular authors shared their one favorite word. It sounds like a daunting task to choose just one word, but when I saw Neil Gaiman‘s video I knew that he was spot on. … Continue reading →

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Travel By Design

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Regular TBTP followers are well aware of my bias for old school print travel guide books. So you won’t be surprised to discover that I’m liking a new series of city guides called The Design Guide. Aimed at both travelers … Continue reading →

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On Any Wednesday

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

The charming blog On A Wednesday is a pared-down, uncomplicated peek into the lives of ordinary New Yorkers. Brooklyn-based designers Dave Dawson and Bekka Palmer simply set out each Wednesday to visit neighborhood parks in NYC, approach random folks, ask … Continue reading →

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London vs Paris

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

London vs Paris is a clever tale of two cities by infographic. The Tate vs the Louvre? Big Ben vs the Eiffel Tower? Tube vs Metro? Pub vs Café? It’s a real challenge to choose. Although I’ve spent more time … Continue reading →

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Nowhere to go but everywhere

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Jack Kerouac‘s now iconic road novel has been mined by writers and artists for a generation. In the last year alone, we’ve seen two major films. But for my money, the best recent riff on the classic Beat novel is … Continue reading →

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Travel Love

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Travel Love is a wonderful mix of video footage from three trips to eight countries in Asia and South America. Filmed by German freelance photographer and videographer Christian Grewe, the beguiling little film runs for under five minutes. The music … Continue reading →

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Books Are My Bag

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Books Are My Bag is an upcoming nationwide campaign throughout the UK celebrating books and bookshops. The collaboration among publishers, writers and bookstores—both chain and indie—is the biggest promotion for bookshops ever launched in Britain. The mission is to rally … Continue reading →

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Whadda You Lookin’ At

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

New York City’s Little Italy neighborhood is a pale shadow of it once was. Block after block has been subsumed by the ever-spreading Chinatown sprawl. But a new street initiative called the L.I.S.A. Project aims to turn Little Italy into Manhattan’s … Continue reading →

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What Came First

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

As a bookseller, I am frequently asked to help folks determine if they have a first edition book or a less valuable reprint. In fact, I get more calls and emails about this question than any other requests for information. … Continue reading →

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See Italy for Free

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Are you hankering for a visit to Italy but you’re low on cash or time? Italy’s popular beverage brand San Pellegrino has created an opportunity for you to take a 3-minute digital vacation in Sicily for free. San Pellegrino has built … Continue reading →

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