Category Archives: Art

Lovecraft Country

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

So we missed H.P.’s birthday yesterday, but to make up for that here’s a way cool graphic novelized version of one of his creepy stories. Lovecraft was a horrible racist bigoted son of a bitch, but he sure could spin … Continue reading →

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Book feathers

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

London-based artist Kate MccGwire is famous for her elaborate feather sculptures that seem to have a life of their own. Her current exhibition titled Discharge pours down like a huge tunnel of water from a 18th century bookcase. Created from approximately … Continue reading →

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New York Is Book Country

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

New York is Book Country (1985). Keith Haring (American, 1958-1990). Poster. Printer: Panorama Press, NY. Keith Haring created this exuberant book-lover’s poster for the New York Book Fair, which was held September 22, 1985, on the streets along 5th Avenue in … Continue reading →

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Hooked on Books

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

Bibliomania was animated and directed by Rosalie Osman

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Brideshead Unvisited

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

H/t Tom Gauld  

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The Narrow Road to the Deep North

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

As some readers know, much of my time is generally occupied finding and selling antiquarian travel books. Although I focus mostly on 19th and early 20th century travel guidebooks, I am interested in other travel literature and unrelated genres, as … Continue reading →

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Feline Friday

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

 

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Vacation in a Box

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, most of us have been forced to postpone our summer vacation plans, but IKEA in Dubai has come up with a clever idea to offer “vacations in a box” to help send customers to far-flung … Continue reading →

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August Everything Is Wrong

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

“August” by Mary Oliver Our neighbor, tall and blonde and vigorous, the mother of many children, is sick. We did not know she was sick, but she has come to the fence, walking like a woman who is balancing a … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Fonts

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

  As an antiquarian book collector, I’ve always been fascinated by the astonishing variations in fonts and typefaces. These days we are so overwhelmed by the variety of fonts that we see both in print and online that we often … Continue reading →

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