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Category Archives: Europe
Helsinki Rebranded
I was surprised to discover that up until very recently Helsinki never had a single or consistent brand system. Last summer, Finland’s capital finally commissioned the creative group Werklig to develop a contemporary brand design that would work across all … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Europe, History, Tourism
Tagged Finland, Graphic design, Helsinki, Nordic travel
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Long Walk To A Dark Place
A big h/t to Cameron Booth for the link to this marvelous Middle Earth “transit” map. Commissioned by Empire magazine,the brilliant map which plots the journeys of the key characters through the Peter Jackson film adaptations of The Hobbit and Lord of the … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Europe, Film, Maps, movies, Public Transport
Tagged J. R. R. Tolkien, Lord of the Rings, Peter Jackson, the Hobbit
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The Dutch Are Religious About Libraries
A few years ago, a disused 15th century church in Zwolle, Netherlands was transformed into a modern library. Now, a 19th century church in ‘s- Hertogenbosch has been turned into a stunning 21st century combined library/museum/community center. What a great … Continue reading
Back to Back
The antiquarian book above is actually two volumes in one. This rare style of binding is usually referred to as dos-a-dos, from the French “back to back”. As the term suggests, these books share the same back cover. Books bound in … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Europe
Tagged Antiquarian Books, Bookbinding, Publishing and Printing
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Maps Telling Stories
I have always believed that every map tells a story. When it come to exploring a geographic narrative, there are no better vehicles than 20th century illustrated maps. In the second of our series of guest posts from Dutch author … Continue reading
Posted in Animation, Art, Europe, History, Maps, Public Transport, Tourism, Travel Writing
Tagged Cartography, Cartoons, Europe by Rail, Illustration, railways
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Along Straight Lines
Those of you who are regular visitors to Travel Between The Pages are well aware of my fascination with railway travel and with maps. While I am a mere dilettante, I recently had the good fortune to connect with someone … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, History, Maps, Public Transport, Tourism, Travel Writing
Tagged Cartography, Europe by Rail, European travel, railways
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Automat Art
Instead of cigarettes, these old mechanical vending machines in the Netherlands now dispense one of a kind, handmade artworks. Each Pakje Kunst. or pack of art, costs just €4 and supports local artists and art programs. The two year old project, which was … Continue reading
Frankenstein Deluxe
To commemorate the bicentennial of the publication of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein this year, Les Éditions des Saints Pères in Paris has published a limited edition, deluxe facsimile of the original manuscript in the author’s own handwriting. “Frankenstein is a canon in the history of … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Europe, History, Libraries, Writing
Tagged Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Paris, Percy Shelley, Publishing and Printing
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