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Category Archives: USA
The Magazine That Never Dies
This week marks the centennial of the founding of Weird Tales magazine. On February 18, 1923, the first issue of Weird Tales appeared on American newsstands. Subtitled “The Unique Magazine,” it was the first English language magazine dedicated to science fiction, horror, supernatural, … Continue reading
Posted in Art, History, USA, Writing
Tagged Fantasy, horror, Occult, Science fiction
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So You Wanna Be A Writer
-The narrator of the powerful video below is Tom Bedlam -The music is Alice In Winter – Hold This Place. if it doesn’t come bursting out of you in spite of everything, don’t do it. unless it comes unasked out … Continue reading
The Unimaginable Future
“Alicia Eggert sculpts neon, steel, and time to make art that inspires reflection and wonder at the finite nature of human life within a seemingly infinite universe. In September 02022, Alicia brought “This Present Moment,” a sculpture adapting the words … Continue reading
Just Another Sundry Sunday
Old internet hands may recollect the early days of the web when it all seemed so clever and exciting. One of those interesting 1990s projects has just been relaunched and is worth a look on a lazy Sunday afternoon. The … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Libraries, Tech, USA, Writing
Tagged Academy Awards, Cartoons, Comics, Poetry, Rare Books
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Going Underground in NYC
Both sides of my family emigrated to New York City shortly before the city’s subway system was inaugurated in 1904. So, I literally rode New York’s underground trains before I was born. Like most residents of the world’s greatest city … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, History, Public Transport, Tourism, USA
Tagged MTA, New York City, transportation
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Amor librorum nos unit
I was non plussed to stumble upon this fantastic poster this week. The title, “Amor librorum nos unit,” which translates as “the love of books unites us,” is the longtime motto of the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers. The color … Continue reading
Spoiler Alert
These days it’s nearly impossible to avoid spoilers for films, television shows, or books. Fortunately, some folks have the good graces to warn us with a “spoiler alert.” But have you ever wondered where the term “spoilers” came from ? … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Film, movies, USA, Writing
Tagged Magazines, National Lampoon, Television
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Books and Music
I continue to be amazed by the creativity of book artists. Two wizards of the genre, Peter and Donna Thomas, recently completed a pair of wonderful accordion books with fascinating musical connections. The first is an accordion-style artist’s book, commissioned … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Museums, Music, USA
Tagged Book Artists, Los Angeles, Los Lobos, Tejano, Texas
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Stephen King Rules
Stephen King is widely considered to be royalty when it comes to popular fiction writing. In recent years, he has also become a voice for political sanity in the U.S., as well. So when King shares writing tips, we all … Continue reading
Around the world in just 72 days, 6 hours, 11 minutes, and 14 seconds
On this day in 1890, New York City police cleared a path through a cheering throng for reporter Nellie Bly as she stepped off a train just 72 days, 6 hours, 11 minutes, and 14 seconds after setting sail east … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Europe, History, Public Transport, Tourism, Travel Writing, USA, Writing
Tagged Around the World in 80 Days, Jules Verne, Nellie Bly, New York World, Phileas T. Fogg
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