Category Archives: USA

Waving, Not Drowning

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

If you’ve ever tried to hail a taxi in an unfamiliar city, or just didn’t know where to find a cab and not get ripped-off, then the Hailo app is right up your alley. After a quick sign-up process, you’re ready … Continue reading →

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Station to Station

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Station to Station: A Nomadic Art Happening is a rare and exciting transcontinental arts event that will connect visual artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers and even chefs this September. The ten stop train trip/public art project is the brainchild of the … Continue reading →

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Operation Book Drop

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Weller Book Works was founded over 80 years ago in Salt Lake City, Utah as Zion Bookstore. Over the decades the shop, which sells new and used titles, has remained in the Weller family, but has been known as Sam Weller’s … Continue reading →

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Bibliophile Diner

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Book lovers traveling on US I-84 between NYC and Boston will want to take a brief detour just before the Connecticut-Massachusetts border. Leave the Interstate at exit 74 and make a beeline for the humble Traveler Food and Books Restaurant in … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been Everywhere (not)

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Created by California designer and illustrator Adrian Walsh, the Everywhere Project is a collaborative effort that pays tribute to the iconic folk song “I’ve Been Everywhere“. An invited group of artists have been contributing luggage labels representing the 92 locations … Continue reading →

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Pulp Fictions

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Utah artist and illustrator Timothy Anderson has created a fantastic series of vintage pulp fiction-style book cover art for some of our favorite science fiction and animated films. Take a look and then visit his website, and consider purchasing a … Continue reading →

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Everybody Loves A Road Trip

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Well, almost everybody loves a road trip, in fact in the U.S. at least 80% of travel and tourism is by motor vehicle. A newly launched website/app called Roadtrippers is designed to help travelers plan road trips while eschewing generic … Continue reading →

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Great Gatsby

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Just two weeks after the release of the film adaptation of The Great Gatsby from director Baz Lurman, a first edition of the book written by F. Scott Fitzgerald is to be sold by Sotheby’s, New York on June 11th … Continue reading →

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Yes, We Love A Great Map

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Marcus Kirby’s London-based cartography firm The Future Mapping Company is developing an international reputation among map geeks and travelers for exceptional maps based on bold color palettes and cutting edge design. This all makes us eagerly await the release next … Continue reading →

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Banned in America

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Brian D. Butler
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