Category Archives: Film

So much to read

Posted on June 23, 2019 by

Les Cousins 1959, director Claude Chabrol  

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Kitsch is King Even In NYC

Posted on June 17, 2019 by

Diehard Harry Potter fans will undoubtedly love the new Wizarding World-themed coffee shop just opened in Manhattan’s East Village neighborhood. Cleverly named Steamy Hallows, the kitschy  cafe boasts a whole range of over the top decor, including floating candles to … Continue reading →

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Get Get Shorty

Posted on June 13, 2019 by

Here at TBTP World HQ we are big fans of The Folio Society’s beautifully executed reissues of literary classics and popular modern novels. They have a knack for putting together a stunning package and commissioning the right illustrator for each edition. … Continue reading →

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Men of Other Planets

Posted on June 3, 2019 by

n 1953, astronomer and physicist Kenneth Heuer wrote Men of Other Planets (Pellegrini & Cudahy, NYC) where he speculated on the forms of humanoid life that was possible on the other planets, moons and asteroids of outer space. In the early … Continue reading →

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A Little Fjord Music

Posted on May 21, 2019 by

Part of Iceland’s problem with overtourism is that too few tourists take the time to visit the beautiful East of the country. I always try to see the “real” Iceland by driving to some of the little waterfront towns like … Continue reading →

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Animating Books and Travel

Posted on May 9, 2019 by

This short animated film was created as part of the Sketchtravel project, an international charity project in which a red sketchbook was distributed to 71 artists from around the world for 4 ½ years. The original Sketchbook was sold for 70,000 … Continue reading →

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Weekday Links to Love

Posted on May 2, 2019 by

I was recently asked: “Why do you call softcover books paperbacks ?” So, I had to get an answer and here it is. Not to burst your bubble, but here are 5 reasons you shouldn’t work in a bookstore. Although I stopped visiting … Continue reading →

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A B C …

Posted on March 29, 2019 by

Wow, I really love this terrific animated alphabet from the award-winning British design studio Mr.Kaplin.

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Evening Routine

Posted on March 20, 2019 by
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Pack Light For Existential Journeys

Posted on February 9, 2019 by

If you have ever undertaken an overnight train trip, this freaky stop motion animated film may bring back some memories. The short animated film Madame Tutli-Putli was directed by Canadians Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczebowski.

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