Category Archives: USA

Big Books

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

This summer, the Main Branch of the famed New York Public Library is featuring a wonderful book art installation by artist/designer Kelli Anderson and book blogger Maria Popova (Brain Pickings) . Titled “Big Books made of paper”, the fantastic installation … Continue reading →

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Is This NYC’s Worst Hotel

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

The Sun Bright Hotel is located in NYC’s Chinatown just a block from the world famous Canal Street. The hotel offers free WiFi, cable TV, a 24 hours front desk, and rooms for as low as $10 per night. But … Continue reading →

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Dear New York

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Dear New York is a charming and imaginative homage to New York City. The whimsical little black and white video was created by Madrid-based artist/director Luis Urculo for the international clothing retailer Zara‘s new flagship outlet on 5th avenue in … Continue reading →

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Free eBook ( Sci-Fi flavored)

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Many Sci-Fi fans are aware of the treasure-trove of reading material available at the awesome site Tor.com . But if you love Sci-Fi and Fantasy writing, and have somehow missed it, get thee to Tor ASAP to participate in the … Continue reading →

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Bukowski at 93

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

In honor of what would have been writer Charles Bukowski’s 93rd birthday tomorrow, HaperCollins is releasing eight Bukowski novels in digital audio versions for the first time. Titles including Pulp, Post Office, Ham on Rye, Factotum and Hot Water Music … Continue reading →

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Maps Too

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

The other day we shared a group of wonderful, whimsical original travel posters created by Toronto-based artist JazzberryBlue . Who knew that there was also a fantastic series of equally colorful and amazing abstract maps of the world’s great cities. … Continue reading →

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Visit Twin Peaks

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

It’s so rare these days to see original travel poster art. So, I am really digging these wonderful original works by the Toronto-based artist who goes by the name Jazzberry Blue. Visit the self-taught artist’s website for more colorful travel … Continue reading →

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Apple Tours

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

If you are a genuine Apple fanatic, Cheaptickets.com’s self-directed Pilgrimage tour will allow you to follow in the footsteps of the late Steve Jobs. The full-on Apple Tour offers a scenic and historic route around California starting in San Francisco … Continue reading →

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What Kind of Book Lover Are You

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

This brilliant infographic by Laura E. Kelly is an homage to the iconic Linnaean classification charts that most of us studied in science classes. But instead of plants and animals, Kelly describes and classifies “reader species”. If you’re a book lover, … Continue reading →

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Please Sir, I Want Some More

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

I’ve seen book-inspired t-shirts, book posters, even book-inspired street art, but never ice cream flavors inspired by literary works—now that’s literally cool. Just when I manage to kick the Ben & Jerry’s habit, the folks at Quirk Books have created … Continue reading →

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