Category Archives: USA

The Godfather of Comix Returns

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

This 90-piece exhibit showcases rare and seminal examples of original art including covers and interior pages from ZAP, San Francisco Comic Book, Head Comix, Bijou Funnies, The East Village Other, Snatch Comics, Motor City Comics, Your Hytone Comix, Big Ass … Continue reading →

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Yes, We Love the Infographics

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

 

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Celebrate The Atlas Obscura

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Atlas Obscura is hosting the second annual International Obscura Day on April 9, 2011, in partnership with Hendrick’s Gin. This is a day set aside for “expeditions, back-room tours and hidden treasures” in places near or not-so-near. Events will take … Continue reading →

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Before I Die…

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Before I Die… in New Orleans is a wonderful project created by urban planner and installation artist Candy Chang. Her installation has turned one large wall of an abandoned building into an enormous chalkboard where local residents can write their … Continue reading →

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Sunday Is Random

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Brian D. Butler
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One for the Books

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

This planetoid, made entirely of books, was created by artist John Marshall, and is prominently displayed at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts As the largest and most comprehensive center of its kind in the nation, Minnesota Center for Book … Continue reading →

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Staff Picks

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

This week, Melville House Publishing announced the inauguration of the Independent Booksellers Choice Awards — the first award for indie publishing judged by indie booksellers. Why yet another book award ? Because independent booksellers are the cognoscenti, who are hooked-in … Continue reading →

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Dam Breathtaking

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Photographer James Stillings took these breathtaking shots during the construction of the new Hoover Dam Bridge. The Phoenix Art Museum will be presenting a solo show of his amazing work August through November 2011. All photos © James Stillings

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Why Save PBS ?

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Brian D. Butler
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Why We Fight ( For Libraries )

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Brian D. Butler
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