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Category Archives: Art
monday, monday can’t trust that day
Clarice Lispector Franz Kafka From the Bodleian Library souvenir shop…
Posted in Art, Books, Bookstore Tourism, Europe, Libraries, Public Transport, Writing
Tagged Albert Camus, Clarice Lispector, Franz Kafka, short fiction
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La Guerre des Mondes
During the past week, I stumbled on three different references to H. G. Wells’ iconic science fiction novel The War of the Worlds, including a new French-British television series (which was mediocre at best). The early sci-fi classic was originally … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Europe, Writing
Tagged book illustration, H.G. Wells, Science Fiction and Fantasy
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Cover the Walls with Hope
Recently a new multi-artist street art project called Fill the Walls with Hope has popped-up on walls and boarded up windows across Philadelphia. Organized by Mark Strandquist and created with submissions from local Philadelphia and national artists, the project incorporates … Continue reading
Yes, You Can Tell A Book By Its Cover
Nicholas Love created the super fun Penguin Classics cover generator which allows you to upload an image and set type for an amusing imitation of the famous book cover design. It’s a great way for bibliophiles to while away the … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books
Tagged book cover design, book covers, paperbacks, Penguin Classics
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2nd Hand Reading
I’ve long been a fan of South African artist William Kentridge’s eclectic work. His book art/film blend has always captured my attention. 2nd Hand Reading is not recent, but it’s a good introduction to his work.
the more you use, the more you get back
Regular visitors to TBTP may know that my most recent obsession has been roasting my own coffee beans. Fortunately it’s a pursuit that’s heartily supported by friends and family who benefit from the hours of exploration and experimentation. While researching … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Europe, Film, movies
Tagged Bill Murray, Blow-up, Coffee, Jim Jarmusch, London
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Plague Dreams
Being an insomniac is not pleasant during the best of times, but during this bizarre pandemic it’s especially challenging. One of the ways that I soothe myself when I am unable to sleep is to recall some of the wonderful … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Art, Books, Europe, Museums, Tech, Tourism
Tagged Copernicus, Prague, Praha
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