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Category Archives: Art
Under the Martians
As a child, I was a big science fiction fan. I particularly enjoyed illustrated editions such as this great version from the short lived Looking Glass Library imprint. In 1960 artist Edward Gorey created the cover and pen and ink … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Writing
Tagged Children's literature, Edmund Wilson, Edward Gorey, H.G. Wells, Science Fiction and Fantasy
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Fantastical Traveler
On August 22nd the Waukegan Public Library in Waukegan, Illinois, unveiled a 12-foot statue of Ray Bradbury on what would have been the late author’s 99th birthday. The stainless steel sculpture, titled “Fantastical Traveler,” features Bradbury riding a rocket ship … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Libraries, USA, Writing
Tagged Fahrenheit 451, Martian Chronicles, Ray Bradbury
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NYC: Poetry on the Street
h/t Nitzan Mintz
No, not the editor
h/t Tom Gauld
Parks and Recreation
Jesse Reed and Hamish Smyth from the New York City-based indie publisher Standards Manual recently announced their new book project simply titled Parks. The book is entirely focused on art, typography, maps, and other printed materials from the U.S. National Parks system. From the … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Maps, Tourism, Uncategorized, USA
Tagged Everglades, Glacier, National Parks, Yosemite
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Everyone Loves A Pop-Up
The 1964 World’s Fair was a two-year event centered on peace, understanding, and apparently, pop-up books. Released in 1963, Peter and Wendy See the New York World’s Fair shows two children, Peter and Wendy, – no relation to Peter Pan or … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Tourism, USA
Tagged children's books, New York City, New York World's Fair
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Art Floats
Europe’s first floating art museum has finally launched on the River Seine in the heart of Paris. The much anticipated attraction is conveniently situated near the Pont des Invalides. Focusing on contemporary urban art, Fluctuart offers three levels with a permanent collection, … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Europe, Museums, Tourism
Tagged Banksy, France, Paris, Paris Museums, Street Art, Swoon
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