AltWeeklies Wire
A Hungarian Master Speaks to the Futurenew
Auschwitz survivor Imre Kertesz, and his works, stand on the precipice of his generation -- one of the darkest in world history -- and scream into the void of a future that they cannot know.
New York Press |
Joshua Cohen |
12-20-2004 |
Fiction
Paul Strand Unboundnew
A new book couples Paul Strand's sumptuous New Mexico photos with unpublished letters.
Tucson Weekly |
Margaret Regan |
12-16-2004 |
Nonfiction
Stars and Barsnew
In spite of limitations, like not being allowed to talk to inmates, David Rose does a good job of making this faraway legal black hole known as Guantanamo come to life.
Missoula Independent |
John Freeman |
12-16-2004 |
Nonfiction
The Best Photography Books for the Holidaysnew
The photographic book whose combination of elegance, intelligence and broad appeal makes it the ideal gift this year is Irving Penn's A Notebook at Random.
The Village Voice |
Vince Aletti |
12-15-2004 |
Nonfiction
Taking on the Sacred Cows of the Leftnew
The left's underlying problem is buying into the idea of counterculture, the longtime leftie authors assert. "Rebelling" is another way to distinguish yourself, and another reason to shop.
The Georgia Straight |
Dorothy Bartoszewski |
12-14-2004 |
Nonfiction
The Art of Fictionnew
Rudolfo Anaya skillfully blends Spanish and Pueblo Indian narratives to create a New Mexican tapestry.
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
12-10-2004 |
Fiction
Tags: Rudolfo Anaya, Serafina's Stories
And the Award Goes to the After-Partiesnew
It's not about the work, the statuette, or the competition: It's about the after-party, of course.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
12-09-2004 |
Nonfiction
The Village Voice's 27 Favorite Books of the Yearnew
The unsentimental graphic novel by Iranian-born Marjane Satrapi, Persepolis 2 and Linh Dinh's collection of seven stories, Blood and Soap, are among the recommended books.
The Village Voice |
Staff Writers |
12-09-2004 |
Nonfiction
German Author's Sprawling Body of Work Is Distillednew
Grass, with his cat and his mouse, his dog, rat, snail and flounder, can stand beside Beatrix Potter, Kipling and Aesop in the library of quintessential bestiaries.
New York Press |
Elizabeth Keim |
12-09-2004 |
Fiction
High and Drynew
Wyoming's distaff Faulkner returns to home turf.
Missoula Independent |
John Freeman |
12-09-2004 |
Fiction
Antiheroes Are Despicable But Endearingnew
Ronald Everett Capps has created a difficult duo of despicable and -- damn it all, but it's true -- endearing antiheroes in Off Magazine Street, the story of two lifelong friends and the daughter of their personal big easy.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Thomas Bell |
12-09-2004 |
Fiction
Author Expects Bitter Fight in Iraq to Continuenew
The Toronto author who covered the invasion of Iraq for Harper's asks when Americans will realize that the vestige of democracy is gone and they're living under a totalitarian regime.
Montreal Mirror |
Juliet Waters |
12-08-2004 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
The Man Who Rolled the Beatles' First Jointnew
Al Aronowitz says the '60s wouldn't have been the same without him. Now, as he types away alone in his cluttered New Jersey apartment, the "Blacklisted Journalist" looks back.
Boston Phoenix |
Mike Miliard |
12-03-2004 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Back to the Schoolnew
Mark your calendars: The Defense Department's recurring PR nightmare returns this weekend. From Nov. 19-21, thousands of activists will gather at the gates of Fort Benning, Ga., for the annual protest calling for the closure of the Army facility long known as the School of the Americas.
INDY Week |
Jon Elliston |
12-03-2004 |
Nonfiction
Hand Jobsnew
Girls gone wild: Five ladies let their fingers do the talking when they meet for a day of pornogami -- papermaking for adults. (Warning: explicit content)
INDY Week |
Olufunke Moses |
12-03-2004 |
Nonfiction
