AltWeeklies Wire
Into the Light of 'Day'new
At the start of one century, Pynchon's latest novel illuminates the dawn of the last.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Anthony Miller |
12-15-2006 |
Fiction
Tags: Against the Day, Thomas Pynchon
A Darker Alliancenew
The OC Weekly reporter discusses CIA cocaine connections, media cowardice and the persecution of Gary Webb.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Jade Werner |
12-08-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Kill the Messenger, Nick Schou
Still Going Strongnew
The three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist talks about his father, the future of the L.A. Times and "the bad guy" in control.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Nikki Bazar |
12-01-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: I, Con, Paul Conrad
Do You Haiku?new
We celebrate Siobhan Adcock's Hipster Haiku with one of our own.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Natlie Nichols |
11-28-2006 |
Books
The Personal and the Philosophicalnew
The author discusses human sensitivities, the Manson Family, and the nature of American-ness.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Anthony Miller |
10-27-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Gender Bendernew
Phillips' new book unravels the double life of science-fiction author James Tiptree Jr.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Anthony Miller |
10-27-2006 |
Nonfiction
The Radical Presidencynew
The journalist and Clinton advisor discusses the "radical" GOP, the real Dick Cheney, and why you should thank Nancy Reagan.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Steve Appleford |
10-20-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Revolutionary Roadsnew
House of Leaves author Mark Z. Danielewski returns with an epic poem/novel that travels across the American landscape.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Anthony Miller |
09-25-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
'Choice Feminism'new
The political philosopher talks about why men don't stay home and why having Ph.D.s wiping butts is immoral.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mindy Farabee |
09-01-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Gentleman Radicalnew
As Americans forget their history, forfeit power to corporations, and endorse perpetual war, Gore Vidal continues a one-man campaign for a "civilized" nation.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
08-11-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
What Happened to Stephen King?new
The author rolls on, but pop fiction may not see such a juggernaut again.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
07-14-2006 |
Books
Into the Heart of Iraqnew
The veteran Middle East reporter Hadani Ditmars discusses Iraqi culture and the death of the love song called the "maqam."
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Dean Kuipers |
07-07-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Happy Cows?new
The former Bush speechwriter discusses working in the White House, the moral choice against factory farming, and why conservatives should join the cause.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Allison Milionis |
06-30-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
The Mogul Monsternew
In this new tell-all, Larry Flynt’s business is personal.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
06-16-2006 |
Nonfiction
The Nutritional Zeitgeistnew
Pollan discusses America's eating disorder, how much petroleum is in our diet, and why Whole Foods is less whole than we think.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Krista Walton |
05-26-2006 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
