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Category Archives: Books
Still Alarming
I first discovered the science fiction novels by Ray Bradbury when I was 10 or 11 years old. In retrospect I’m certain that many of the themes of his books went way over my head. But when I read Fahrenheit 451 I … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Freedom of Speech, Libraries, Tech, USA, Writing
Tagged censorship, novels, Ray Bradbury, Science Fiction and Fantasy
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A Library is a time machine
I am a huge fan of the Little Free Library movement and I am also a life-long Doctor Who devotee, so I couldn’t resist this amazing neighborhood library in Minneapolis.
Posted in Architecture, Books, Libraries, USA
Tagged Doctor Who, Little Free Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Collected Works
You can discover more of John Atkinson’s clever stuff right here.
How to tell your tittle from your swash
Most of us happily read text each day giving little thought to the complex anatomy of the typography on the page or screen. The excellent infographic below created by Micah Bowers will help to demystify the intricacies of letter and … Continue reading
Meanwhile the world goes on
Even if you are not a regular reader of poetry, it’s likely that you have run across the work of Mary Oliver. Her writing is so simple, straightforward and accessible that it has found its way onto posters, mugs, and … Continue reading
One does not simply walk into Mordor
A big h/t to TBTP follower Miles B. from the U.K. for the link to this fantastic fantasy map which “untangles Middle-Earth’s many routes to evil”. The map was commissioned by Empire Magazine and created by Christian Tate.
