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Double Takes: Book Autopsies: Brian Dettmer

Brian Dettmer is an artist who has managed to combine two of my favorite things in life: visual art and books. He creates incredible pieces of artwork by carving into books to reveal their textual and pictorial content. Words can’t possibly do it justice.

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Architecture, Around the World, Art, Music, Travel / By Laura Young

W H A T Double Takes explores the intersection of geography and design through topics like art, photography and architecture. It launched in September 2007. Since then, it’s been featured by National Geographic Traveler and the Travel Channel, among others. Viator.com and Fathom recently named Double Takes one of the top 25 travel blogs. W …

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This is an archive of things found, things enjoyed and things shared. I launched double takes in 2007 and it’s been kickin’ ever since.

As for me, I’m an American ex-pat currently living in Seoul, South Korea. Moreover, I’m a Chicago native and recent college graduate who favors the nomadic lifestyle over settling down.

According to my diploma, I’m a writer, geographer, and political scientist… I prefer to travel. I’ve been told, however, that doesn’t count as a job title, so technically I’m a freelance writer by profession.

If there’s anything you should know about me it’s the following: I strongly believe that popcorn tastes best with m+ms. I collect maps, passport stamps, and freckles. I think Flintstone vitamins, erasable pens, and pez shooters are all wonderful inventions.

I’d love to hear from you! If you feel the urge to say hello or have a question about something (anything, really!) that’s fine, too. Send me an e-mail and I’ll look forward to it!