Category Archives: USA

I Was Looking For A Street

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

  I first discovered Charles Willeford while living in Miami in the 70s; what better place to meet the master of pyscho-pulp fiction. Willeford’s darkly humorous novels were often deceptively simple meditations on being and nothingness packaged as police procedures … Continue reading →

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American Bronze

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

We were recently fortunate to spend some time with the exceptional American artist & sculptor Jonathan Hertzel. Take a look at his website and his brand new blog to see his exciting work in progress.    

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To Kill A Mockingbird at 50

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Today is the 50th anniversary of the publication of Harper Lee’s beloved classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird and numerous events—Read-A-Thons, film screenings, courtroom scene reenactments, etc.—are being held around the country. The heart-breaking coming of age tale set in … Continue reading →

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Should you shield the canyons…

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

“Should you shield the canyons from the windstorms, you would never see the beauty of their carvings.” Elisabeth Kubler-Ross                 

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Mulholland Drive: New Suspense Imprint

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

The following post is courtesy of Miriam Parker: Little, Brown and Company announces new suspense imprint’s name and launch list On June 15, 2010, Little, Brown and Company announced the name of its new imprint devoted to publishing suspense fiction: … Continue reading →

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Mark Twain: A Skeptic’s Progress

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

If you are going to be in the NYC area this Fall be sure to plan on visting the Morgan Library for Mark Twain: A Skeptic’s Progress which runs from September 9, 2010 until January 3, 2011. The Morgan Library … Continue reading →

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1 For All

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

    1 for All: Standing up for the First Amendment     By Ken Paulson                                                                    Every July 4th, we celebrate the Founding Fathers who gave America the gift of liberty.Except that they didn’t.  Actually, the operative word is “fathers.” These gentlemen did … Continue reading →

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Celebrate A Philly Fourth

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

During the sweltering summer of 1776, fifty-six unlikely revolutionaries defied the King of England and gathered at the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia to declare independence for the fledgling United States of America.  “We hold these truths to be self-evident, … Continue reading →

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America’s Book Town

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Photographer Valerie Jardin recently visited Stillwater, Minnesota, “The First Book Town in North America”, and sent us this marvelous photo essay. You can see more of Valerie’s fine work on her website or her blog.  Located less than 30 minutes … Continue reading →

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Printer’s Row Literary Festival

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Many thanks to our Chicago friends for this post. This week Chicago celebrates the Midwest’s largest literary event of the year. The Chicago Tribune Printer’s Row Literary Festival features author readings, signings, book launches, panel discussions,live music, poetry readings, plays, … Continue reading →

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