Category Archives: Books

Happy Elves Do It

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

h/t tom gauld

Posted in Art, Books, Writing | Tagged | 3 Comments

Saved by the bell

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

In these difficult times for indie booksellers, and bookstores in general, it’s rare to hear unqualified good news stories about bookshops persevering and thriving. But I’m pleased to report that the word on the water floating book barge in London … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Europe, Tourism | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Not Your Typical Literary Museum

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Anita Thompson, Hunter S. Thompson’s widow, has announced that she is planning to open a museum dedicated to the father of gonzo journalism at their Owl Farm retreat in rural Colorado. The always outrageous author lived at the Aspen area … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Museums, Tourism, Travel Writing, USA, Writing | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

When to let go

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Anyone who has been to my home knows that I have a little book hoarding issue, but I’m working on it. This amusing infographic, created by San Francisco-based illustrator and designer Jon Adams, should resonate with kindred spirits.  

Posted in Art, Books, Libraries, Uncategorized | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Never Too Many Butlers

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

 tomgauld.com

Posted in Art, Books, Libraries, Writing | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Poetry Can Be Dangerous in the USA

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

According to Miegan and Chan Gordon owners of The Captain’s Bookshelf, a terrific antiquarian and secondhand bookshop in Asheville, North Carolina, an unknown poetry hater surreptitiously removed a signed first edition copy of Nine Horses by U.S. Poet Laureate Billy … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, USA, Writing | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

traveling book

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Last month, the Associazione Italiana Edtitori (the Italian Publishing Association) launched a national campaign to promote reading—and book buying. They recruited thousands of social media savvy ambassadors to post messages encouraging young people to read. The group also commissioned a  … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Europe, movies, Travel Writing, Writing | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Shaking Up Antiquarian Books

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

You don’t need to be an antiquarian book geek like me to enjoy the wonderful collection of literary gifs at De Motu Librorum.

Posted in Animation, Art, Books, Tech, Writing | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Viewed Through The Monocle

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

If you’re a fan of Monocle magazine and media, then the newly launched Monocle Travel Guide Series is for you. Published by Berlin-based Gestalen, the slim travel guides will be priced at $15 retail. As you might expect, the full … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Books, Europe, Museums, Public Transport, Restaurants, Tourism, Travel Writing, USA | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

It’s International Dylan Day

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

No, not Bob; it’s Dylan Thomas Day. Literature Wales has inaugurated the first annual International Dylan Day to honor Wales’ favorite son Dylan Thomas. May 14th was chosen to commemorate the premiere of Thomas’ play “Under the Milk Wood”. Celebrations … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Europe, History, Theater, Writing | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment