Author Archives

Monday, July 14th, 2008 • Features

A Timeline of Obsolescence

Americans are afraid that their jobs are endangered by foreign competition, but in reality, the threat is not Chinese people, but robots! In the interest of choosing a suitable career path, Nick Martens outlines when and how the best human jobs will be taken over by machines.

Friday, July 4th, 2008 • Arts

Why Re-Read?

In an age of unbelievable artistic abundance, Nick Martens urges us to slow down and re-examine the works that really matter.

Thursday, June 19th, 2008 • Squid

Editor’s Note: Two Point Oh

Nick Martens inaugurates the (delayed) redesign of The Bygone Bureau.

Friday, May 23rd, 2008 • Travel

Netherlands: Best of Amsterdam in Pictures

Wrapping up his stay in Amsterdam, Nick Martens presents a photo story recapping his favorite spots in the city. Categories include Best Place for Nerds to Get Stoned, Least Surprisingly Empty Women’s Clothing Store, and various awards for typographic signage.

Friday, May 16th, 2008 • Travel

Netherlands: The Littlest Comic Shop

Nick Martens explores Lambiek, one of the world’s oldest comic book shops and the starting place of acclaimed writer/artist Chris Ware.

Friday, May 9th, 2008 • Travel

Switzerland: Interlaken USA

Nick Martens arrives in the Swiss municipality of Interlaken, known for its scenic glimpse of the Alps, outdoor recreation, and Hooters restaurant.

Friday, April 18th, 2008 • Travel

Belgium: A Galaxy Far, Far Away

Nick Martens finds the only thing compelling enough to leave lovely Amsterdam: the Star Wars exhibit in Brussels.

Friday, April 11th, 2008 • Travel

Netherlands: Cookie Cavalcade

Nick Martens reports from Amsterdam with an exclusive exposé on the dark secrets of the city’s chocolate cookie industry.

Friday, April 4th, 2008 • Arts

Considering Pitchfork.tv

Nick Martens runs down the successes and shortcomings of Pitchfork Media in an attempt to divine the potential impact of the company’s new online music television channel.

Friday, March 28th, 2008 • Travel

Netherlands: The View from Dam Square

Nick Martens contrasts a typical scene in Amsterdam’s Dam Square with a picture of the plaza during a protest.