Author Archives: Brian D. Butler

Why Not Crete

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

This guest post on Crete is from writer and journalist Richard Clark, who is the author of two books on Greece. Samaria – The Longest Gorge The early start had taken its toll and I was fighting with my eyes … Continue reading →

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The Textbook Solution

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

With a new school year on the horizon, college and university students the world over are searching for affordable solutions to the dreaded textbook buying spree. This helpful infographic explores innovative ways to bring down the exorbitant cost of textbook … Continue reading →

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You Asked For It

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

When I meet readers of Travel Between The Pages, they often comment on the numerous photographs of libraries and bookshops that appear on the blog. Comment in a positive way that is. So, here are some more “library porn” shots … Continue reading →

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Literary Jukebox

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Writer Maria Popova has launched an irresitible new blog called the Literary Jukebox. The ultra-minimalist tumblr matches a significant passage from a favorite book with a thematically related song each day. I was hooked on my first visit, when Maria … Continue reading →

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iTypewriter for the Nostalgic

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Austin Yang is an Edinburgh-based product and industrial designer with a sardonic sense of humor and a gift for shrewd technological mashups. His neat iTypewriter allows users to enjoy the old-time feel of typing on a traditional machine while reaping … Continue reading →

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No Assembly Required

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Love it or hate it, IKEA is known the world over for its cleverly designed home furnishings, innovative marketing campaigns and big box stores. Now the global colossus has set its sights on an entirely new market—budget hotels. Inter IKEA, … Continue reading →

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Encouraging Entropy

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Way back on August 27, 2010, we posted a story on a marvelous bibliographic installation in the woods of Quebec, Canada titled Jardin de la Connaissance. This joint project by artist Rodney Latourelle and landscape architects 100 Landschaftsarchitektur involved stacked … Continue reading →

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15 Tips on Writing

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Brian D. Butler
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MoMA Unadulterated

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Audio Tour Hack is a playful band of artists and communication professionals who collaborate with museums, galleries and businesses to create interactive and entertaining content. Their most recent project, MoMA Unadulterated, enlisted a gaggle of 3 to 10 year old … Continue reading →

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What makes Paris look like Paris

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Even if you have never had the opportunity to visit Paris, you probably have a very clear notion of what the city’s distinctive architecture looks like. Not simply the iconic sights, such as Notre Dame and the Louvre, but the … Continue reading →

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