Author Archives: Brian D. Butler

“To Travel Is To Possess The World”

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Long before Rick Steves and Peter Greenberg showed us how to travel, Burton Holmes was delighting audiences with original travelogues and short films. The fascinating Burton Holmes Archive has a treasure trove of information about early travel writing and the … Continue reading →

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Boston Loves Public Art

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Many thanks to Gabrielle Schaffner, Executive Director of Fort Point Arts Community, for this guest post. Each year the Fort Point Arts Community (FPAC) in Boston’s downtown waterfront neighborhood presents a series of temporary public art produced by local artists. … Continue reading →

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Chuuuttt !!! (Place Stravinski)

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Last Friday’s post, Paris…Art on the Street, featured a monumental wall mural that’s actually called Chuuuttt !!! . The work, which can be found at the south side of the Pompidou Centre by the fabulous Fontaine des Automats in Place … Continue reading →

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Salon Du Chocolat

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Every Fall Paris attracts serious chocoholics for the annual Salon Du Chocolat at France’s largest exhibition center, the Porte de Versailles. The delecious show covers the world of chocolate from the cocoa bean growers based in Africa and South America … Continue reading →

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London Curiocity

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

London Curiocity is a map/magazine (or magazine/map) and website dedicated to the history and mystery of London. It offers unique and quirky angles on exploring Britain’s greatest city. The clever magazine is folded like a pocket map and fits in … Continue reading →

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Paris…Art on the Street

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Brian D. Butler
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Pulp Fiction (better than pulped books)

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

In the Philly region, Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller are famous for their spooky art installation Pandemonium in Cell Block Seven at the über-scary old Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia. But they rubbed some booklovers the wrong way with … Continue reading →

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Postcards to Alphaville

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Postcards to Alphaville (my adopted hometown) is a very clever project dedicated to film characters featured in guest artist made illustrations. The founder of the project, Paul Paper, invites participants to view a film and to make a postcard portraying … Continue reading →

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Round the World Travel (for breakfast)

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Do you ever wonder what the rest of the world is eating for breakfast as you shovel your granola or Frosted Flakes? Well the folks at Hostel Bookers sent a link to their photo spread on fifty typical breakfast meals … Continue reading →

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Life is the Story

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

  Life is the Story is a charming 20 minute illustrated video presentation on the creation of a graphic travelogue by cartoonist/illustrator/travel writer Lucy Knisley. Along with her popular internet comic strip Stop Paying Attention, Chicago-based Knisley is known for … Continue reading →

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