Category Archives: Art

The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

I was today years old when I discovered that America’s greatest living short story writer George Saunders published a children’s book more than 20 years ago. Issued in 2000 by Villard Books, an imprint of Random House, The Very Persistent … Continue reading →

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Just Another Caturday

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

   

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The First Thanksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

Warrington Wickham Colescott Jr. (March 7, 1921 – September 10, 2018) was an American artist, he is best known for his satirical etchings. He was a master printmaker and operated Mantegna Press in Hollandale, Wisconsin, with his wife and fellow … Continue reading →

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Winter Preparations

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

 

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Book Tunneling

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

I recently stumbled on the interesting video below on the history of tunnel books. Over the years, I’ve owned and sold a number of travel related 19th century tunnel books and have long been fascinated by this blend of art … Continue reading →

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Vonnegut Centennial

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

This week marked the 100th anniversary of Kurt Vonnegut’s birth. To celebrate the occasion graphic designer Alicia Raitt has re-imagined 14 of Vonnegut’s book covers. Inspired by 1960s bookcover design, Raitt utilizes the Marber grid, leaving the illustrations to set … Continue reading →

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Illuminating Landmarks

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

Utilizing a network of illuminated drones, Dutch artist duo DRIFT (aka Lonneke Gordijn and Ralph Nauta) completes or restores famous international architectural landmarks such as Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia and Rome’s Colosseum. A large building can change the landscape of a … Continue reading →

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Vienna Waits For You

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

Regular visitors to Travel Between The Pages know that I appreciate a well done tourism campaign. However, I was perplexed when my favorite blog follower shared the newest tourism video from the Vienna Tourist Board. I’ve been a huge fan … Continue reading →

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History Repeats Itself

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

h/t Tom Gauld

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Stretching Your Imagination

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

Felix Semper ‘s sculptures are made entirely of paper . He spends months creating such a work of art. Semper uses thousands of loose sheets for every sculpture. When he lost his company and went bankrupt in 2008, he decided … Continue reading →

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