So besides being the latest, greatest guidebook series, what does Museyon actually mean? The Museion (also known as the Musaeum or the Mouseion at Alexandria ), built in ancient Egypt, was an institute founded to expand our knowledge and dedication to the Muses, the sister goddesses of art, poetry, literature, philosophy and music. It’s known as a source for inspiration, ... Read More »
Each Museyon Guide is filled with insider info from experts around the world. Meet Alvaro Ceppi, your guide to film in Chile. Alvaro Ceppi is a filmmaker who has directed more than 40 music videos for various Chilean acts. In 2002, along with three partners, he formed Sólo por las Niñas Audiovisual (Only for the Girls AV), an animation and live-action ... Read More »
Just 2 more months until Museyon Guides Film + Travel hits bookstores. If you can’t wait until June, (and we can’t blame you) here’s a sneak peek! Just click the thumbnails for a closer look. Everyone knows that Los Angeles and New York are where movies get made. But what North American City comes in a close third? Look to ... Read More »
Hey, blogs are fun but you want our book. Yes you do (just keep staring into this blog… that’s right… you’re getting sleepy…). Museyon: Film + Travel comes in three volumes and covers the whole world. The trilogy drops June 5, 2009. Just in time to plan your summer film pilgrimage to Europe, Asia, Africa … or maybe just around ... Read More »
English words for lazy travelers, and conversely, for intrepid ones, are kinda scary. You ever wonder what other countries call “tourist traps”? How about this whole thing Americans have about “going off the beaten path,” and seeing the “real” (read: unknown) New York, Argentina, Montreal? And while we’re pretty much identical, Canadians are a whole other matter—they want to see ... Read More »
Art, Literature, Love, and Life
on the Côte d'Azur
By John Baxter
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By Yasuko Kimura
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Written by Nankichi Niimi
Illustrated by Genjirou Mita
2016 USBBY Outstanding International Book Read More »
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