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Mitch Gobel is a renowned Australian artist and environmentalist. You can follow him on Instagram to see more of his breathtaking resin art.
He recently held an exhibit and art auction at Mossgreen Art Gallery & Auction House in Melbourne, Australia. The event was a massive success, with support from the likes of Australian celebrity and wildlife activist Tim Dormer. Mitch and his team sold 5 of his stunning and detailed pieces, for nearly $9000 each.
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Interdisciplinary artist Michael Mandiberg's exhibition From Aaaaa! to ZZZap! opens at New York's Denny Gallery this week.
Mandiberg organized all of Wikipedia into 7,600 volumes and posted the books directly to Lulu.com. Only 106 of these have been made into physical books available for purchase (so far), but Mandiberg says the primary goal of his project is to provide a "cognitively useful" unit of measurement that gives us a sense of scale to something otherwise incomprehensibly large.
The Frida Kahlo Exhibit at the Botanical Gardens in Bronx, NY. June 2015
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There may be a harry potter exhibit outside my schools library :3 I'm happy xP
We took down our last exhibit, "Marvelous Marbles" curated by Lindsay (our fabulous instagrammer!), and installed Jillian's capstone exhibit, "Reading and Documenting the Physical History of Sixteenth-Century English Texts." For the last year Jillian has been updating our catalog records for our 16th-century English books. The first 5 cases are filled with books from 1598 and 1599. They include old and new catalog records for comparison. In our reading room cases you can view examples of typical bindings, bookplates, and marginalia.
The exhibit will be up all summer long. Stop by if you can!
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On March 20, 1939, Henry J.B. Clements (d.1940) addressed the Bibliographic Society on the value of armorial book-stamps. He noted that:
It should be of interest to any one who is the owner or custodian of old books to know something of their former history, and perhaps to trace them back into the hands of their original possessors. Very many books have unfortunately been rebound in modern times, and all signs of pervious ownership that might have been found on the old bindings, or on the fly-leaves, have been destroyed. Some of the great collectors of the early part of the nineteenth century were grievous offenders in this respect, and when we see a fifteenth- or a sixteenth-century volume which has been rebound by Lewis or by Clarke for Grenville or Theodore Williams, we cannot tell what interesting early work may have been destroyed. Far better would it be to have on an old book a rubbed or tattered binding which had been made for Thomas Wotton or for Grolier than the best work of the nineteenth or twentieth century. If, however, we are lucky enough to have an old book in a contemporary binding, then we have a chance to learn something of its history. A signature on the fly-leaf or on the title-page may tell us the name of the original owner, but if he has stamped his arms on the binding, we can often learn from them very much more about him. (ref. below)
Increasingly, scholars turn towards this bibliographic information to enhance their scholarly research. Studying the materiality of the book provides a closer look at book trade, production, readership, etc. While short title catalogs and digital facsimiles facilitate this comparative work, often catalog records only reflect holding information and lack crucial provenance background and physical descriptions. For the past year, I have worked to update our catalog to include the physical history of our sixteenth-century English printed books all the while reporting our holdings to the English Short Title Catalog. Navigating how to incorporate physical descriptions into a record while maintaining RDA, DCRM (b), and MARC standards can be challenging. However, by adding these access points, we enable faculty here at the University of Iowa and outside scholars to more directly facilitate their bibliographic research. In these first five display cases are examples of the updates I have made to the catalog. Printed in 1598 or 1599, they provide a snapshot of English culture, printing, and binding at the end of the century. Inside the reading room, I have chosen to highlight the three descriptions I aim to include in each record: binding, provenance, and unique features. The collection of limp vellum bindings represent a typical sixteenth-century binding style. The various bookplates show one way to determine ownership history. The baptism records in the Bibles provide us with evidence of readership and use. Enhanced catalog records allow us to document not only what we read printed on the page, but also what we can read from the physical object.
Clements, H. J. B. "Armorial Book-Stamps and Their Owners," The Library XX, no. 2 (1939): 121.
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You like watermelons? Happen to be visiting Beijing, China. Well, you're in luck. The world's only watermelon museum is located in the southern part of the city in the Daxing district, supposedly the "hometown of the watermelon." In case you didn't already know, China has an ancient melon culture. It's been in China since the 10th century and today the country is the world's single largest watermelon producer. So everything you ever wanted to know about the fruit is found right here, from the museum's watermelon-shaped building to the 4,000 square meters of exhibit space tracing the history of watermelon cultivation and the different varieties of watermelon. There is a collection of classical watermelon art, different kinds of watermelon toothpaste (um..no thanks!), a model of a satellite that is used to monitor the growing of watermelons, and cabinets full of watermelon seeds, which is a a popular snack amongst the Chinese. Wherever you go, you can't escape it! The watermelon motif of the museum is even carried out in the balustrades and walkways of the building. During the summer months visitors can taste the dozens of melons that are grown in the museum's garden. Speaking of the outdoors, this is where you'll find a weird sculpture park full of statues depicting people (and pigs!) eating what else…watermelons!
A colorful view of the Mollusks of New York State hallway.
Currently on in Shanghai at Xintiandi's Taiping Hu, the immersive Van Gogh Alive exhibition celebrates the work and life of the Dutch artist Vicent van Gogh. One of city's most buzzed about shows, the curation reveals an unrealised genius who sold one painting while living. Both sad and inspiring, quotes from his personal letters are incorporated into the digital displays revealing the man behind some of today's most iconic paintings. For more about his life check out the book The Letters of Vincent Van Gogh
1938 Pre Raphaelite Exhibition at the Delaware Art Musuem
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Ireland news
Joyce and Murtagh retire from T20s
May 27, 2015: Batsman Ed Joyce and fast bowler Tim Murtagh have announced their retirement from Twenty20 cricket
Ireland news
Seamer Murtagh injured for England ODI
May 5, 2015: Tim Murtagh, the Ireland seamer, has been ruled out of his side's upcoming ODI against England on May 8
County news
May 1, 2015: Durham poised to go top of the First Division: preview of the next round of LV= Championship matches
Ireland news
Murtagh returns for England ODI
Apr 24, 2015: William Porterfield will play his 200th game for Ireland when he leads his side against England in a solitary ODI on May 8
World Cup 2015
Ireland 'irritation' at Morgan allegiance
Feb 12, 2015: The Ireland management has spoken out at the frustration of losing players to England. Alan Lewis, Ireland chief selector and former captain, said it was "irritating" that Eoin Morgan will captain England at the World Cup.
World Cup 2015 news
Ireland lose Murtagh for World Cup
Jan 18, 2015: Ireland have suffered a serious blow ahead of the World Cup after Tim Murtagh was ruled out with a fractured foot
Middlesex v Durham, Lord's, 1st day 3rd day
Captain Fantastic lifts Durham again
Sep 11, 2014: This match turned into relegation scrap on the third day with small advances from both sides. Fluent batting was at a premium as a significant canopy of cloud encouraged the Middlesex bowlers.
Middlesex v Durham, Lord's, 1st day
Borthwick's batting the evolving skill
Sep 9, 2014: After Scott Borthwick had been dispatched around the SCG by Australia's gung-ho batsmen England realised they did not have a spinning sensation on their hands. Not that day anyway
Nottinghamshire v Middlesex, Trent Bridge, 3rd day
Murtagh six presses Middlesex bid
Jun 16, 2014: Middlesex will ask Tim Murtagh for more of the same after taking five wickets in an innings for the third time this season to create a platform upon which their batsmen have built a position to dictate terms on the final day.
Middlesex v Lancashire, Division 1, Lord's, 4th day
May 14, 2014: English cricket would love to see Steven Finn bowling Middlesex to victory, but on the final day at Lord's it was Tim Murtagh who put in the defining performance to leave them third in the table
Middlesex v Nottinhamshire, Lord's, 4th day
Robson closes in on England debut
Apr 16, 2014: Chris Rogers and Sam Robson engineered Middlesex's victory against Notts - and Rogers reckons Robson is ready for an England debut
Ireland v Scotland, WCL Championship, Belfast
Murtagh's late show dashes Scotland
Sep 6, 2013: Three days after a brilliant spell of bowling nearly shocked England in Malahide, Tim Murtagh delivered with the bat to serve a big blow to Scotland's chances of qualifying for the 2015 World Cup.
Ireland v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Dublin
Ireland eye another chance to shine
May 22, 2013: ESPNcricinfo previews the first ODI between Ireland and Pakistan in Dublin
Somerset v Middlesex, Taunton, 3rd day
Murtagh and Middlesex prove title credentials
May 17, 2013: The last time Somerset lost a Championship match at Taunton, the ground rang to raucous Lancastrian celebrations. This time it was deserted as Middlesex unexpectedly escaped the showers to pull off a three-day victory
Somerset v Middlesex, Taunton, 2nd day
Murtagh leaves Somerset begrumpled
May 16, 2013:
Warwickshire v Middlesex, Edgbaston, 4th day
Clarke building a new reputation
May 11, 2013: There was a time when Rikki Clarke was more interested in the next night out than the next training session
Middlesex v Derbyshire, Lord's, 3rd day
Murtagh the ringleader in Middlesex mugging
Apr 19, 2013: Tim Murtagh took 5 for 12 as Derbyshire were blown away for 60 in their second innings to give Middlesex their second win in as many games
'County cricket has become much tougher'
Sep 20, 2012: Darren Gough reflects on the 2012 County Championship season
Surrey v Middlesex, The Oval, 4th day
Batty holds nerve in eight-run win
Aug 18, 2012: Gareth Batty led Surrey to their first Championship victory since he was appointed captain by taking 6 for 83 to secure a dramatic eight-run victory over Middlesex
Surrey v Middlesex, The Oval, 1st day
Murtagh's five puts Middlesex on top
Aug 15, 2012: For all the talk of Kevin Pietersen and, to a lesser extent Rory Hamilton-Brown, it was two unsung returnees who gave Middlesex an overwhelming advantage on the first day at The Oval.
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A squad without pace, keepers, or future planning
Five questions for the selectors who picked the second-string squad for the tour of Zimbabwe
Highest totals without a century, and dream ODI debuts
Also: the most team changes made by a country in successive one-day internationals, and highest individual Test scores in the second innings
Dhoni and Kohli: a clash of ideologies?
The personalities and philosophies of India's two captains could not be more different. That makes for a tricky situation, which India's cricket administration must handle well
Johnson back to intimidate with word and deed
At the age of 33, Johnson does not expect to be back for another Ashes campaign and, since being forced to miss last year's World Twenty20 with a toe injury, he has played every game as if it is his last
'If you play your game, you are fearless' - Vijay
M Vijay opens up about surfing, his unimpressive record in ODIs and the chance to improve on that, and about learning to express himself more freely
Johnson back to intimidate with word and deed (119)
At the age of 33, Johnson does not expect to be back for another Ashes campaign and, since being forced to miss last year's World Twenty20 with a toe injury, he has played every game as if it is his last
Despite England's recent surge, Australia will likely prevail in the Ashes thanks to their lethal pace attack, which is suited to all types of pitches
A squad without pace, keepers, or future planning (81)
Five questions for the selectors who picked the second-string squad for the tour of Zimbabwe
Dhoni and Kohli: a clash of ideologies? (52)
The personalities and philosophies of India's two captains could not be more different. That makes for a tricky situation, which India's cricket administration must handle well
Must Buttler keep in all formats? (48)
England could further exploit his worth as a batsman by relieving him of wicketkeeping duties in Tests


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'Wendy Williams' Season 3 Guests Include Kate Gosselin, CommonSeptember 09, 2011 10:09:12
The talk show will invite the mother of eight to her season premiere and continue with the rapper-turned-author.
Jon Gosselin Advises Kate to Get Back to Simple LifeSeptember 09, 2011 08:09:08
Offering some tough love to his former wife after her 'Kate Plus 8' was canceled, Jon assures in recent interview that 'things will work out the way they should work out.'
'Kate Plus 8' Canceled, Kate Gosselin Looking Forward to 'Bright Future'August 16, 2011 08:08:00
After TLC announces not to renew her show for another season, the mother of eight opts 'to see the positive in this situation.'
Kate Gosselin: My Kids Beg on Daily Basis for Me to RemarryAugust 09, 2011 10:08:14
In an interview with the 'Today' show, the 'Kate Plus 8' star says that eight kids and crazy work schedule will make it hard for her to find the right man, but she is ready to start dating again.
Kate Gosselin Wants to Date 'Little Boys' No MoreJune 07, 2011 10:06:13
The 'Jon and Kate Plus 8' star says she now prefers someone who is older than her, saying she's looking for those who are 'at least in their 40s.'
Kate Gosselin and Kids Flew to Australia for 'Kate Plus 8'December 30, 2010 01:12:11
Sans Jon, the Gosselins will enjoy a vacation in both Australia and New Zealand while the camera rolls.
Expelled Kids Story Not Included on 'Kate Plus 8'November 13, 2010 10:11:55
Kate Gosselin reportedly would like to protect the children from situation like this and thus has no plan to talk about it on the TV show.
Jon Gosselin Dismisses Ex-Girlfriend's Accusation He Extorted Money From Kate GosselinSeptember 02, 2010 02:09:06
Debunking accusation that he has extorted his ex-wife, Jon tweets, 'This article contains so many lies, they are too numerous to count. It is completely false and without any merit.'
2010 Emmys: Jimmy Fallon and 'Glee' Bring Tina Fey but Snub Kate GosselinAugust 30, 2010 09:08:11
In an effort to raise money for tickets to attend Emmys, Tina Fey, Jane Lynch, Jorge Garcia, Nina Dobrev, Joel McHale and Jon Hamm agree to join Jimmy Fallon's crew.
Kate Gosselin to Open Emmys With Jimmy FallonAugust 10, 2010 01:08:03
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Kate Gosselin and Her Kids Visit Sarah Palin's ShowAugust 07, 2010 10:08:19
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June surveys seek production info
USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service is surveying thousands of farmers across Nebraska to get a clearer indication of the production and supply of major commodities for 2010.
"With the 2010 growing season now in full swing, we can start to get a more complete picture of how things are shaping up for the agricultural sector," said Joe Parsons, director of the NASS Nebraska Field Office. "We'll be looking at what crops have been planted, what commodities are in storage and how much livestock is in inventory."
Parsons explained that NASS will gather this information through two major mid-year surveys: the June Area Survey and the June Agricultural Survey.
"For the area survey, we visit randomly selected tracts of land and interview the operators of any farm or ranch on that land," he said. "We collect information on crop acreage—including biotech crops, as well as grain stocks, livestock inventory, cash rents, land values, and value of sales.
"For the agricultural survey, which we also call the 'crop/stocks survey,' we contact producers by mail, phone or personal visit. We ask them to provide information on their total acreage, acres planted to specific commodities—including biotech varieties, and quantities of grains and oilseeds stored on-farm."
This information will be a critical component of several key national reports, including the annual Acreage report and the quarterly grain stocks report, both to be released on June 30.
Survey data also contribute to NASS's monthly and annual crop production reports and various other crop and livestock-related publications, all of which are available online at www.nass.usda.gov.
"Especially in these uncertain economic times, farmers and the rest of the agricultural industry need timely, accurate data on the current state of U.S. agriculture," Parsons said. "The information collected through our mid-year surveys can help producers, suppliers, traders, buyers, export customers and others to make sound and informed business decisions."
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KENDRICK GOLF COURSE - Kendrick golf course opened this week we sat down with Kendrick golf professional Brian James on a beautiful afternoon Thursday.
James says as soon as they announced the course opening Sheridan golfers were ready. He says the weather has been spectacular and that has helped with an early opening.
TROOPERS / JETS BASEBALL - Sheridan American Legion baseball coaches met with players and parents last night as they get ready to open the season Monday.
The Troopers and Jets will take to the field at Thorne-Rider stadium Monday evening, Troopers Head coach Ben Phillips is excited to get this season going as they return several players from a year ago.
The annual Jerry Campbell Invitational Track Meet will be hodted by Buffalo High School this Friday at Bison Stadium.
The field events will begin at 10am, running events begin at 11.
So far less than 10 schools have signed up for the meet, but BHS Athletic Director Shad Spilski said more may sign up still, but if not, the event will still be a good one. A number of schools are hosting track events this weekend as well, so schools that normally would be in Buffalo are going to other events, he said.
TRACK AND FIELD - The 2012 track and field season continues this week with the Broncs and Lady Broncs at the Cody invitational Saturday.
Both teams are coming off solid openers last week at the Natrona county invite Head coach Art Bauers.
And Bauers says it was good to see contributions from some of their younger athletes.
The Big Horn and Tongue River high school track teams are scheduled to compete at the "Jerry Campbell" invitational in Buffalo Friday.
BRONC BASKETBALL - Mike Ibach's resignation as head boys basketball coach at Sheridan school became official yesterday and the search for a new coach is underway as we sat down with Sheridan high school Activities Director Don Julian.
First Julian talks about knowing and coaching along side Ibach at Sheridan high school.
And he knows Ibach made the decision to step down because of family.
Buffalo's track team opened their 2012 season at the Glen Legler Memorial Track Meet in Casper last weekend.
The Bison had some great top-ten finishes from a number of athletes.
Isaac Keifer finished 2nd in the boys' 800 meter run.
Meghan Ramey took 2nd in the girls' 100 hurdles, and 6th in the 300 hurdles.
Hannah Chapin finished 4th in the girls 1,600 meter run.
The girls team finished 13th of 17 teams at the meet. The boys finished tied for 16th.
Next up for the team is the Jerry Campbell Invite this Friday at Buffalo High School.
Other finishes for the Bison team included:
ESPN.COM is quoting Peyton Manning's agent Manning will sign a free agent contract with the Broncos.
The Broncos are expected to trade Tim Tebow.


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DEERFIELD, Ill.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--United Stationers Inc. (NASDAQ: USTR), a leading North American wholesale distributor of business products, today announced that P. Cody Phipps, president and chief operating officer, will become president and chief executive officer when Richard W. Gochnauer, the company's current chief executive officer, retires at the annual shareholders' meeting in May 2011. Mr. Gochnauer will not stand for reelection to the company's board of directors. Phipps, a style='font-size: 1
United Stationers Announces Plan for CEO Transition December 20, 2010 09:05 AM Eastern Time DEERFIELD, Ill.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--United Stationers Inc. (NASDAQ: USTR), a leading North American wholesale distributor of business products, today announced that P. Cody Phipps, president and chief operating officer, will become president and chief executive officer when Richard W. Gochnauer, the company's current chief executive officer, retires at the annual shareholders' meeting in May 2011. Mr. Gochnauer will not stand for reelection to the company's board of directors. Phipps, 48, who was named president and chief operating officer in September 2010, has contributed significantly to United Stationers' success during his seven years with the company. He joined United in 2003 as senior vice president of operations and was promoted to president, United Stationers Supply division in 2006. Phipps has been a key member of the leadership team that has enhanced shareholder value by defining and driving company growth strategies and achieving operating efficiencies. Prior to joining United, Phipps was a partner in the Chicago office of McKinsey & Company and a leader in the firm's Global Operations Effectiveness Practice. He has an M.B.A from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Ohio State University. "I am honored to have the opportunity to lead this great organization that has been built under Dick's leadership," said Cody Phipps, president and chief operating officer. "It is rewarding to be part of United's growth and its evolution. I look forward to the future as we continue our commitment to enhancing shareholder value, enabling the success of our partners, and maintaining a culture that fosters opportunities for our associates." Gochnauer, 61, joined United Stationers in July of 2002 as chief operating officer and a member of the company's board of directors. In December of that same year, he took the helm as president and chief executive officer. During his tenure, Gochnauer focused on developing and executing a successful growth strategy and creating a high- performance organization. "Today's announcement demonstrates the quality of United's bench strength," said Richard W. Gochnauer, chief executive officer. "An important part of my role as CEO has been to ensure that we have the necessary leadership to continue to prosper and enable the success of the business and all of our partners. We are confident that everything is in place to begin a smooth, extended transition of leadership that will provide continuity for United Stationers. Cody is well-prepared for this new role. He will take full responsibility for the execution of our 2011 plan. During this transition, I will provide support and coaching to Cody and the senior leadership team to accomplish our objectives." Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements, including references to goals, plans, strategies, objectives, projected costs or savings, anticipated future performance, results or events and other statements that are not strictly historical in nature. These statements are based on management's current expectations, forecasts and assumptions. This means they involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied here. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to the following: prevailing economic conditions and changes affecting the business products industry and the general economy; United's ability to effectively manage its operations and to implement growth, cost-reduction and margin-enhancement initiatives; United's reliance on key customers, and the business, credit and other risks inherent in continuing or increased customer concentration; United's reliance on key suppliers and the supplier allowances and promotional incentives they provide; United's reliance on independent resellers for a significant percentage of its net sales and therefore the importance of the continued independence, viability and success of these resellers; continuing or increasing competitive activity and pricing pressures within existing or expanded product categories, including competition from product manufacturers who sell directly to United's customers; the impact of variability in customer and end-user demand patterns on United's product sales mix and, in turn, on profit margins; the impact of a loss of, or substantial decrease in, the availability of products or service from key suppliers at competitive prices; the impact of variability in supplier pricing, allowance programs, promotional incentives and other terms, conditions and policies; the availability of financing sources to meet United's business needs; United's ability to manage inventory in order to maximize sales and supplier allowances while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory; United's ability to maintain its existing information technology and e-commerce systems and to successfully procure and implement new systems without business disruption or other unanticipated difficulties or costs; United's ability to effectively identify, consummate and integrate acquisitions; United's reliance on key management personnel, both in day-to-day operations and in execution of new business initiatives; and the effects of hurricanes, acts of terrorism and other natural or man-made disruptions. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these risks and uncertainties in evaluating forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. For additional information about risks and uncertainties that could materially affect United's results, please see the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The forward-looking information in this news release is made as of this date only, and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement. Investors are advised to consult any further disclosure by United regarding the matters discussed in this release in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in other written statements it makes from time to time. It is not possible to anticipate or foresee all risks and uncertainties, and investors should not consider any list of risks and uncertainties to be exhaustive or complete. Company Overview United Stationers Inc. is a leading wholesale distributor of business products, with 2009 net sales of approximately $4.7 billion. The company stocks approximately 100,000 items, including technology products, traditional office products, janitorial and breakroom supplies, office furniture, and industrial supplies. A network of 64 distribution centers allows it to deliver these products to over 25,000 reseller customers. This network, combined with United's depth and breadth of inventory, enables the company to ship most products overnight to more than 90% of the U.S. and major cities in Mexico. For more information, visit www.unitedstationers.com. United Stationers' common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol USTR. Contacts United Stationers Inc. Richard W. Gochnauer Chief Executive Officer or Victoria J. Reich Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (847) 627-7000 Permalink: http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20101220005749/en
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The House that was the Talk of the Town
Jim Thompson House was the home of James H.W. Thompson, a self-made American entrepreneur and the founder of the world renowned Jim Thompson Thai Silk Company.
The house consists of a complex of six traditional Thai-style houses, teak structures that were purchased from several owners and brought to the present location from various parts of Thailand. Construction of the Thai house was completed in 1959.
With his natural flair for design and color, and driven by his single-minded dedication to reviving the craft, Thompson soon gained worldwide recognition for his success in rebuilding the industry, for generating international demand for Thai silk.
For his invaluable contribution to the growth and development of the Thai Silk industry, Jim Thompson was awarded the Order of the White Elephant, a decoration bestowed upon foreigners for having rendered exceptional service to Thailand. Thompson's success story in Thailand has become one of the most popular postwar legends of Asia.
During the Easter weekend in 1967, Thompson disappeared while on holiday with friends in Cameron Highlands, a northern Malaysian resort. There he set out for a walk in the surrounding jungle but never returned. An extensive and extended search failed to reveal any clues about his disappearance. Thus began the Jim Thompson legend.
The current Jim Thompson House serves as a showcase of how he had lived while in Thailand. Originally trained as an architect, Thompson fell in love with the rustic design of the Thai House and built his own quarters in a similar style, although there is a distinct fusion of traditional American living as well.
The museum is open from 0900-1700 (last guided tour starts at 1630 though) daily. The admission fee is 100 baht and you will need to join the guided tour as you are not allowed to freely wander within the house. They have some of the best guides around and the tour was a very pleasant as well as being enlightening.
Do note that indoor photography is not allowed, as with shoes.
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Beautiful Thai compound!
The Jim Thompson's House is one of the best preserved traditional Thai houses in Bangkok city.
Jim Thompson, an American, a former member of the US Office of Strategic Services came to Thailand during the World War II. He revived the flagging silk weaving industry later at the end of the war.
Jim Thompson disappeared under mysterious circumstances in the
Cameron Highlands in Malaysia in 1967.
In the Jim Thompson House compound you will be
guided to see many interesting collection of antiques
and artworks from all over Southeast Asian region. The house has a restaurant and a shop where you can find the best thai silk. Things are a bit pricy though.
It's open every day at 9 a.m and the last tour begins at 4.30 p.m. The admission is 100 baht.
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Magnificent Teak Houses & Priceless Antiques
On a previous holiday we tried to find Jim Thompson's but got lost, this time we walked an extra 50 metres and arrived, it was well worth the second effort. Jim Thompson was an American who arrived in Thailand as a milatary intelligence officer after WW2 and on leaving the service decided to live in Thailand.
Before the war he had been an architect and he now entered the the world of hand weaving of silk where he is credited with substantially contributing to the development of this industry and gaining world recognition for Thai Silk.
He also is remembered for the construction of his house which combined 6 teak buildings in traditional architecture, these buildings being centuries old. The house and associated buildings are magnificent, set in beautiful gardens it is a pleasure to take the guided tour with an English speaking guide and later walk through and relax in the garden prior to visiting the silk retail showroom.
The home is beautifully fiurnished with Thai furniture and antiques complimented with other antiques collected from neighbouring countries. Photos are not allowed whilst within the house, admission is 100 baht .
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Thai Silk & Jim Thompson's House
Folks who love Thai silk or Thai architecture should not miss Jim Thompson's House.
Jim Thompson came to SE Asia during WW2 and soon found opportunities that would bring fame and wealth. Realising the potential of Thai silk, he almost single-handedly brought global fame to the art of Thai silk weaving.
He was a lover of Thai architecture and travelled throughout Thailand to bring back items that he wanted for his dream house. Sometimes, houses were brought back plank by plank and rebuilt. Folks would not miss the european styled black & white marble tiles at the basement of the main galley - these were from a palace that was about to be torn down and he salvaged it.
Jim Thompson disappeared in the highlands of the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia in 1967 and the house was eventually returned back to the Thai government under a trusteeship.
You are not allowed to wander around on your own. Compulsory guided tours (in groups of different languages) were given for visitors and you will be guided from room to room, hall to hall. The house is tasteful designed and rich with architecture gems. Take your time to marvel at the beauty of Jim's House and imagine yourself in his shoes.
There is a cafe/restaurant for folks wanting a drink/or a meal and of course, you can't really be in Jim's House without taking a look (and buying) the product that he made famous, wouldn't it? There is an in-house boutique selling products made from Thai silks as well as momentos for your visit.
Opening Hours : 09:00 to 17:00 everyday with the last Guided Tour at 16:30*
Admission : Adult 100 baht; Students 50 baht
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Jim Thompson house
Jim Thompson House
A small museum in the heart of Bangkok. The architecture is the first think that u see here, a Thai style house.
Name: Jim Thompson House
Theme: Thai style house, Museum
Location: Near Siam
City: Bangkok
Pictures in the web: Jim Thompson House
Last Visit: September 2006
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First Photo: Jim Thompson House
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Jim Thompson House
The American silk magnate Jim Thompson built his house from 6 teak houses before disappearing in the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia in 1967. The house now hosts one of Thailand`s best collections of Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin period art. The tours are well-organized and interesting.
Admission is 100 BHT, I believe.
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Jim Thompson revitalised the silk industry
The American Jim Thompson revitalised the silk industry when it was almost gone.This has been very important to the economy of Thailand.
The beautiful house he lived in is most certainly worth visiting.It is completely build of teak and is a little paradise in the mids of a metropole.
You are not allowed to take pictures inside because they want to sell the books but if you keep a close eye on your guide you can take some "forbidden pics" like I did...:-)
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A very thai expat's house: Jim Thompson's
Jim Thompson was an American silk trader who established in Bangkok and it seems that he really aprehended Thai culture and architecture. He was the founder of the Thai Silk Company and his house is now a kind of shop-museum. The garden is particularly charming with beautiful flowers and ponds. Guided tour is compulsory: you cannot visit the house without following the tour. We didnt care much for the tour, except from being the only way of visiting the house (well, the houses, in fact. There are several connected teak buildings): our guide gave us a monotonous speech, which she has learnt by heart, which we found hardly understable. But the whole place deserves a visit. You can reach the house by Skytrain, National Stadium stop. Entrance fee is 100 baths for adults and it opens from 9. to 17, although the last tour is at 16.30. Beautiful stuff on the shop, but there are at least one outlet in Bangkok of the same brand (at Sukhumvit Road) with cheaper prices.
Jim Thompson era un comerciante de sedas norteamericano que se establecio en Bangkok y parece que realmente se empapo de la cultura y arquitectura thai. Fue el fundador de la Thai Silk Company y su casa es ahora una especie de tienda-museo. El jardin es particularmente encantador, con preciosas flores y estanques. La visita guiada es obligatoria (no hay en espanhol): no se puede visitar el interior sin guia. No recomendaria el tour, salvo porque es el unico medio para visitar la casa (las casas, en realidad son varios edificios de teca conectados entre si): nuestra guia dio un discurso monotono, aprendido de memoria, hasta el punto que resultaba dificil entenderla. Sin embargo, el conjunto merece una visita. Se puede llegar a la casa en el Skytrain, bajando en National Stadium. La entrada cuesta 100 b (2 euros, aprox) y abre de 9 a 17, aunque la ultima visita guiada sale a las 16.30. Cosas muy chulas (seda) a la venta en la tienda, pero recordad que hay un outlet de la misma marca en Sukhumvit Road donde tienen productos a precios mas reducidos.
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Jim Thompson House
This thai house is one of my favourite spots in Bangkok. I like it because is not too big and is beautiful, both the pavillions and the gardens.
It was the home of the american businessman Jim Thompson, who lived here in the 50s. He had a slik business, lived in this house, which he refurbished and fullfilled with antiques and had the industry, as well as the workers houses, at the other side of the canal.
He lead an interesting life, was socially prominent, rich, antiques lover, CIA agent... until he disappeared in the Cambodian jungles in the 60s
The entrance fee is 100 bahts. You have to wait till a group is gathered, then you go in a guided tour around. No photos allowed in the upper floors.
There is a nice bar with a pond, and a souvenir shop, where you can find the famous silks, and other luxury items.
There I found a wonderful watercolors book on Thailand, highly recommendable if you like painting.
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Quality throughout - keep children in animals out
The Jim Thompson house is very much in the "Must See" category in Bangkok.
The CIA man turned silk merchant put together this beautiful house by transporting five original houses from elsewhere in the country.
You have to take a tour to look round - but the guides are excellent and knowledgeable.
The man himself is mentioned in the film "The King and I", and looked set at one time to enjoy his retirement as the chief farang socialite of Bangkok. However during a short evening walk whilst visiting the Cameron Highland in Malaysia he became lost - and was never heard of again.
Whilst some features of the house have been 'westernised' - such as having downstairs rooms, much of the Thai style was kept including the high sill to the door to keep children in (altough he never had any) and animals out. Thais also believe that 'evil spirits' are kept out by such methods.
I especially liked the bedroom. It had a chamberpot in the shape of an animal, and a 'mouse house'. The purpose of the giant mousebox was to let two mice free and see which would get to the bottom of the cunningly designed house first. The guide when pressed admitted that it was more than just for fun that these things were built - serious bets could take place !
I think that we should extend the idea further - it would make hores racing far more interesting if they had to naviage a small town to get to the finish line.
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Jim Thompson House
Exploring the house of ex-CIA agent which had interest in Thai silk and Asia cultures. His absence (or in other word "missing") after having lunch at Cameron Highland, Malaysia still a mystery nowadays! Then the story of James Harrison Wilson Thompson a.k.a Jim Thompson became a legend.
Entrance fee: 100 Baht
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Exploring Jim's Collection
It's prohibited to take pictures at the main building also upstairs. But taking at both the left and right sides in the first floor is allowed. Here I feel in an unique Asia museum! Nice place, enjoyable and I forgot the time just passing by :)
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Jim Thompson House
Tish booked us for a tour with VT's travelagent4thailand (Winston) who happens to be the same travel agent she uses in Bangkok. When asked to choose where we wanted to go, Toots and I chose the Jim Thompson House. His reason for choosing it; the element of mystery when I mentioned that Jim Thompson was involved in US military intelligence and that he disappeared during a visit to the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia...my reason; nothing as exciting... I just missed this on my first trip.
Jim Thompson was an American who moved to Bangkok and revived the long-neglected silk weaving industry. Until today, the Jim Thompson label is known for high quality Thai silk garments.
The houses in the complex are a combination of 6 teak buildings that strictly adhere to traditional Thai architecture. His eye for detail and his background as an architect makes this house truly authentic.
Lush gardens surround the house and the main entrance to the living room from where the boats dock is my favorite part for its open concept that is truly welcoming.
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Jim Thompson Cafe
Note the house behind us that's elevated a full story so as to avoid flooding when the Chao Phraya river overflows during the rainy season.
They serve yummy ice cream at the coffee shop. Try the durian ice cream even if you don't like the smell of the fruit. Its creamy taste might entice you to eat the fruit.
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Jim Thompsons house is superb!
There are six teak buildings which represents the best traditional thai architecture. Most of the houses are at least 200 years old, and those are brought from different places around Thailand, for example Ayutthaya.
There is superb art collection, including statues, pots, doors, carvings etc.
The history of J.Thompson is like from the spy books. Ex-cia agent, that spend many years during WW-2 in Bangkok. After the war he decided to stay there to do some business with silk-products. He get european fashion houses get to known with silk, and made a fortune with that.
In 1967 he went to Malaysia, Cameron Highlands, and disappeared under some weird circumstances. There were rumours about KGB-agents assasin and stuff like that.
Body never found.
Open daily 09.00-17.00.
Dont miss this spectacular place.
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