Photographer Captures The Mysterious Lives Of Modern-Day Gypsies

Photographer Iain McKell documents people in England who have voluntarily abandoned mainstream lifestyles in favor of nomadic ones.Photographer Iain McKell first became acquainted with new age travelers 25 years ago on an assignment for the London Observer. Calling themselves the "Peace Convoy," a group of rebels fed up with Margaret Thatcher fled London for greener pastures, set up camp at festivals, and squatted in the countryside. McKell developed a fascination with these rootless wanderers, and for 10 years, he's been following a small group of them throughout Europe. The result of his work is a book called The New Gypsies, a stunning collection of intimate photographs of this traveler subculture.Read Full Story     Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

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Nonfiction Women Writers for DAYS!

Learn about the life of the first Black woman to be nominated to the Supreme Court, as well as hear from women around the globe in this week's nonfiction book talk. Continue reading at Book Riot

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The Best Children’s Book Deals of the Day for September 4, 2024

Get crafty, get a little frightened, and get a little hungry with these excellent book deals in picture books and middle grade books. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Amazon's Kindle is back on sale at its Prime Day price

While you can do pretty much anything on your phone or tablet, sometimes having a dedicated device is the way to go. Opting for an ereader can help reduce eye strain compared with looking at a smartphone screen for hours on end. The battery will last longer too, and you won't have notifications... Continue reading at Engadget

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The best Labor Day tech sales you can still get from Apple, Amazon, Samsung and more

Although the holiday weekend has come to a close, some Labor Day sales are still available. Historically, Labor Day isn't a boon for tech deals but there are always a few decent ones that pop up, particularly in the outdoor tech space. Labor Day sales often overlap with back-to-school sales as... Continue reading at Engadget

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How 10 Days Off-Roading in Mexico Helped Me Navigate A Shifting Publishing Landscape

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Food Network star gets back into the scene with a restaurant open three days a month

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Sara Domville's Salty Days Debuts with 'Our American Dream Cookbook'

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Why Japan wants its citizens to try a 4-day workweek

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The Best Romance Deals of the Day for August 28, 2024

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Former Barnes & Noble chair Leonard Riggio, powerhouse of modern bookselling, has died at 83, his family says

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Mango Forms Books That Save Lives Imprint

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This Lego Labor Day sale discounts Star Wars and Mario sets by 25 percent

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Book Riot’s YA Book Deals of the Day for August 24, 2024

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Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Extended to 10 Days

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550 Stores Participated in 2024 Bookstore Romance Day

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