Category Archives: Books

Requium for a Dream (bookstore)

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

I love Barcelona—really who doesn’t love Barcelona—but not just for the obvious reasons. Everyone is enamored with the city’s spectacular architecture, fabulous art, great music, and who wouldn’t kill for the tapas. Me too, but I’m also fascinated by Barcelona’s … Continue reading →

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The Hunger Games Are Real

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

A non-profit organization called The Harry Potter Alliance has launched a clever Hunger Games-themed social justice campaign called “Odds In Our Favor”. The group has released a rabble-rousing video called “The Hunger Games Are Real”, which uses events from Suzanne … Continue reading →

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Mild Case of Bibliomania

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

As a seller of antiquarian and collectible books, I’m frequently asked to explain the attraction of “old books’ to non-bibliophiles. The questions usually come from customers seeking to purchase a book as a gift for a book lover in their … Continue reading →

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Middle Earth (travel to)

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Brian D. Butler
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Middle Earth (more of)

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

With “The Hobbit: The desolation of Smaug” hitting theaters everywhere on December 13, 2013, and another Middle Earth media blitz, Google has released “Journey Through Middle-earth, A Chrome Experiment“. This interactive application provides a first person perspective for a trip … Continue reading →

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Buy Them A Book This Year

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

I’m always a sucker for witty bookshop signage, so I was tickled by the staff’s clever efforts at Kaleido Books in Perth, Australia. If you would like to see more, or connect with the independent bookstore, which is located at … Continue reading →

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Books Not Blogs

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

According to the World Travel Market 2013 Industry Report, British travelers still prefer old-school print travel guide books to online sources for trip planning and vacation research. The report, based on a survey of 1001 travelers, showed that 59% of … Continue reading →

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F. Scott Redesigned

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

The release of Baz Luhrman’s bastardized film version of F. Scott Fitzgerald‘s masterpiece The Great Gatsby this year stirred renewed interest in the iconic Jazz Age author’s novels. And, of course, we saw a number of new print editions of Fitzgerald’s … Continue reading →

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The 24 Hour Library Is Coming

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

The library system in Norman, Oklahoma has recently introduced a library vending machine that offers library patrons 24 hour access to a selection of books and other media. The machine allows library members to scan a card and choose from … Continue reading →

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Grimm City

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

The 200th anniversary of the first publication of the Brothers Grimm fairytales was marked with a wide variety of touristy events in Germany. But the most imaginative and innovative celebration was a collaboration by a group of designers and architects. … Continue reading →

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