Author Archives: Brian D. Butler

Another Reason to Visit the Library

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Brian D. Butler
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Book Beats

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Thanks to André Leslie for this story on a clever concept from Köln, Germany’s web radio station EinsLive . One radio station in Germany has found a unique way to make literature appealing again to their listeners. The late-night show, … Continue reading →

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Go Gargantuan or Go Home

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Earth Platinum, the brainchild of Gordon Cheers, published at the end of February in an edition limited to 31 copies, is the world’s largest atlas. The book is 6 feet (1.8 m) high and 4.5 feet (1.4 m) wide. When … Continue reading →

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I Kidd You Not

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

If you’re a fan of TED and of book design, then you will love cover designer Chip Kidd’s terrific video . The talk just posted online, underscores the importance of print in the digital age: “Much is to be gained by … Continue reading →

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London: A Guide for the Naive

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Feeling a tad bit overwhelmed by London, then follow along with late night tv host and part-time beekeeper “Vincent Mahoney” as he leads a half hour video tour of the UK capital for the untutored visitor. Packed with outrageous lies, … Continue reading →

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To Rome with Love

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

What’s not to love: Directed by Woody Allen and starring Penelope Cruz, Ellen Page, Judy Davis, Roberto Benigni, Alec Baldwin, and Jesse Eisenberg. Here’s the new trailer for the upcoming film . Even if you’ve been let down by Allen;s … Continue reading →

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Hanging at the High Line

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

We have shared a few posts about the hugely popular New York City High Line Park project. Now we have learned from the High Line Blog about the next big thing that may be coming to the park. According to … Continue reading →

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Is Your Library Mysterious

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Well-timed to coincide with the National Archives’ release of the 1940 Census, the Milstein Division of the New York Public Library has posted this charming video teaser about the library’s research facilities. The Milstein Division collects materials documenting American History … Continue reading →

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Heavy Reading

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

At first glance they appear to be well-worn old library books, but these heavy tome are actually created from salvaged building bricks. The faux literary works are the work of Melbourne, Australia artist Daryl Fitzgerald , who stencils cover art … Continue reading →

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5,000 Books (more or less)

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Madrid-based artist Alicia Martín’s amazing installation at Casa de America cultural center in the heart of Madrid appears to pour out of the building like an avalanche of literature. This piece is part of an ongoing series of installations around … Continue reading →

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