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Behind the Controversial Anthology of Rapnew

Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. called The Anthology of Rap "an essential contribution to our living literary tradition," while Chuck D said it "might just break the commercial trance that's had rap in a chokehold for the past several years." But it's also the hip-hop tale of AWOL fathers and fractured identities, of bitter duels and fiery smackdowns.
Westword  |  Joel Warner  |  04-25-2011  |  Books

Paint the Town Readnew

Jack Kerouac's back, and Denver's literary scene is on a scroll.
Westword  |  Amy Haimerl  |  01-08-2007  |  Books

Colorado Town Revives Despised Satirenew

Putting hurt feelings aside after 70 years, Grand Junction is resurrecting Eclipse, the Dalton Trumbo novel that satirized the town.
Westword  |  Michael Roberts  |  07-12-2005  |  Books

Tough-Guy Author Returns with New Mysterynew

Several years ago, while penning his latest exploration of (very) bad behavior, Crumley was hospitalized for 28 days. Upon his release, it took what seemed like ages to recover, both physically and creatively.
Westword  |  Michael Roberts  |  06-01-2005  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

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