Category Archives: USA

Salman Rushdie Says Thanks

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Salman Rushdie recently issued an open letter to independent booksellers expressing his gratitude for their long support of his work. The image below offers the full text of his message. “I have never ceased to be grateful for what the … Continue reading →

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Take a stand against censorship

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Banned Book Week campaign against censorship in America. The folks at Bookmans Entertainment Exchange in Arizona have continued their three decade-long commitment to the cause with a compelling video (see below). The six … Continue reading →

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New York State of Mind

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

London-based artist and architectural illustrator Patrick Vale creates wonderful urban scenes and vignettes. He recently shared a marvelous stop-motion video on one of his finest New York City projects. I’ve watched three time and still marvel at his skill in … Continue reading →

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Better Airline Food (really)

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Hat-tip to Nikos Loukas for this post from the very entertaining and informative site InFlightFeed. There’s a new and potentially exciting trend in airline meals. A growing number of air carriers are offering a new “pre-order premium meal option” for … Continue reading →

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Where are the ebook readers ?

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

This fascinating infographic on ebook reading habits is from Hip Type, a small company that collects detailed data and demographics for authors with a plugin for ebook publishers. For the infographic, Hip Type examined the “DNA” of a successful book, … Continue reading →

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The Textbook Solution

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

With a new school year on the horizon, college and university students the world over are searching for affordable solutions to the dreaded textbook buying spree. This helpful infographic explores innovative ways to bring down the exorbitant cost of textbook … Continue reading →

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MoMA Unadulterated

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Audio Tour Hack is a playful band of artists and communication professionals who collaborate with museums, galleries and businesses to create interactive and entertaining content. Their most recent project, MoMA Unadulterated, enlisted a gaggle of 3 to 10 year old … Continue reading →

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Time Travel NYC

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Brian D. Butler
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Life’s a Beach

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Shooting from open helicopters, Hollywood-based photographer Gray Malin has been documenting beaches around the globe, from Miami Beach to Rio and from Europe to Australia. Seen from above, a crowded beach or hotel pool becomes a blank canvas that allows … Continue reading →

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The Rise of the eBook

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

I continue to be intrigued by clever, fact-filled infographics. So, here’s a well-researched one that explores the comparative details of the world’s main English language ebook markets. Who knew that there were more than 400 million ebook capable devices in … Continue reading →

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