Category Archives: USA

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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Tunnel Vision

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

 The following post was provided by artist Laura Davidson. Her brilliant books can be found in private collections throughout the United States and the world. This year she was invited to participate in the International Biennale for Artist’s Books and … Continue reading →

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A World Mapped By Stories

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Controversial author Salman Rushdie spent a decade in hiding after his novel The Satanic Verses resulted in a deadly fatwa from Iranian dictator Khomeini. Now the Indian born novelist is the focus of an extraordinary public multi-media exhibition entitled “A … Continue reading →

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Time Is Running Out

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

  Time is running out to catch the exciting Spring exhibition at the Artists’ House Gallery in Old City, Philadelphia. The gallery, located at 57 N. Second Street in the middle of America’s “most historic square mile”, features the work … Continue reading →

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New York is for Booklovers

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

Booklovers and bibliophiles visiting New York City this summer should not miss the Bound for Success: Designer Bookbinders International Bookbinding Competition show at the famed Grolier Club. America’s oldest bibliophile society is presenting an exhibition of superb books that were … Continue reading →

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