Tag Archives: Books

Sarajevo: Rescue and Revival

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

On January 15th in Sarajevo, a new library opened to the public :  the reborn Gazi Husrev Bey Library which is home to a priceless collection of rare books and manuscripts dating from 1106. The original library was established in 1537 … Continue reading →

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The Book Is Not Dead

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Brian D. Butler
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F. Scott Redesigned

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

The release of Baz Luhrman’s bastardized film version of F. Scott Fitzgerald‘s masterpiece The Great Gatsby this year stirred renewed interest in the iconic Jazz Age author’s novels. And, of course, we saw a number of new print editions of Fitzgerald’s … Continue reading →

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Algorithms Are So 1984

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

I’m loving the new blog called Go Book Yourself. The collaborative effort from Anna James, Daniel Dalton and Rob Goodswen describes itself as “book recommendations by humans, because algorithms are so 1984.” The website offers thoughtful book selections that are … Continue reading →

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Books and beer

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

The multi-talented, Dallas-based writer, comedian and musician Jason Hensel curates a wonderful tumblr called Book and Beer. The blogs asks two simple questions: What book are you reading ? and What beer are you drinking? . If you want to participate, … Continue reading →

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What Came First

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

As a bookseller, I am frequently asked to help folks determine if they have a first edition book or a less valuable reprint. In fact, I get more calls and emails about this question than any other requests for information. … Continue reading →

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Amazon Can’t Replace This (2)

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Situated in a wonderful old Victorian railway station in England’s Northumberland, Barter Books has been delighting bibliophiles since 1991. Counterbalancing the doomsayers in the era of the supposed death of printed books, Barter Books carries on. In fact, owners Mary … Continue reading →

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Book Bench

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Brian D. Butler
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Not An April Fool Joke

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Mailbooks For Good is a wonderful new project from Australia that deserves worldwide replication. Utilizing specially designed book jackets, book buyers can share their books by simply turning the covers inside out and mailing the pre-paid, pre-addressed packages to a … Continue reading →

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TED : not just talk anymore

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Focused on short, quick-read books, the new TED Books app, set to launch this month, is a dedicated platform for TED‘s publishing efforts. Most of the e-titles will be in the 20,000 word range. The nifty app will offer optional … Continue reading →

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