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Category Archives: Art
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
Much like his supernatural hero counterpart Superman, Santa Claus was discovered as an abandoned infant. That is, according to The Life and Adventures Of Santa Claus by author of The Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum. With its elaborations and much added … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Writing
Tagged Christmas, L.Frank Baum, Santa Claus, Wizard of Oz
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When Santa was truly Red
On this date in1974, an army of more than 100 men, women, and children, all dressed as Santa Claus, invaded central Copenhagen. They paraded through the city in a procession that included a gigantic “Trojan” goose, angels, Danish flags, and … Continue reading
A very special Christmas special
Widely regarded by me as the best holiday special of all time (Cher, Oprah, Grace Jones, Frankie & Annette, Little Richard, KD Lang AND the New York Gay Men’s choir will be there to welcome you…on screen…!), nothing gets you … Continue reading
Would you like to buy a bridge
I’ve recently been watching a period drama series set in New York City during the early 1880s. A number of episodes feature story lines about the building of the world famous Brooklyn Bridge which officially opened on May 24, 1883. … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Books, History, Photography, Public Transport, USA, Writing
Tagged Brooklyn, Hart Crane, New York City, Publishing and Printing, Walker Evans
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How Random Is That
In 1927, the publisher of Paris-Soir newspaper hired the prolific novelist Georges Simenon to become an advertising attraction. They had a glass booth constructed in the lobby of the newspaper where Simenon, under eyes of the public, was to write … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Europe, History, Tourism, USA, Writing
Tagged Edgar Allan Poe, Georges Simenon, Guy Debord, Stockholm Syndrome
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Bookshops come in all sizes
A few years ago I posted a story about the smallest indie bookshop in New Zealand, which is most definitely the littlest bookstore that I’ve ever found. You can revisit The Twizel Bookshop right here. But ‘The Exceedingly Tiny Bookshop’ featured in … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Bookstore Tourism
Tagged Cartoons, Comics, indie bookstores, New Zealand, Twizel
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Information Is Beautiful
I am a sucker for infographics. Show me a cleverly designed graphic on any subject whatsoever and I’m in. So of course the Information is beautiful awards 2023 website sent me down an deep, deep rabbit hole. The Information Is Beautiful Awards … Continue reading
Posted in apps, Art, Maps, Museums, Public Transport, Tech
Tagged Data Visualization, infographics, Information graphics
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Life in Mesoamerica
I have been fortunate enough to visit some amazing archeological sites in Mexico, but know very little about life in pre-Colonial Mesoamerica. A recently released digital version of an early Spanish codex from 16th century Mexico offers a window into … Continue reading
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