Beautiful Berlin Boys, by Ashkan Sahihi @ NYJB
“Beautiful Berlin Boys” by Ashkan Sahihi resounds as an affirmation of the beauty and individuality of the gay man.” Continue reading Beautiful Berlin Boys, by Ashkan Sahihi @ NYJB
Commonplace Book: Tom Wolfe on Impeachment and Continuity
Tom Wolfe on impeachment and continuity in government. Continue reading Commonplace Book: Tom Wolfe on Impeachment and Continuity
Blog Update for October 2017
CCLaP Links Not Working? Since 2012 I have reviewed books for the Chicago Center for Literature and Photography (CCLaP). Recently CCLaP has moved its website to a new WordPress platform. If you haven’t already, you should check out the New Look. Unfortunately, during the transition the old links couldn’t be transferred over. What does this mean? I will have to change the links for every book review and related post. This will be a long-term summer project on my end. I ask for your patience and understanding in this matter. In the mean time I have included a new CCLaP … Continue reading Blog Update for October 2017
Lead Poisoning: The Pencil Art of Geof Darrow @ NYJB
“Lead Poisoning” is a fantastic voyage into the head of an artistic visionary. Continue reading Lead Poisoning: The Pencil Art of Geof Darrow @ NYJB
David Freund: Gas Stop @ nyjb
“David Fruend: Gas Stop” represents a monumental achievement in photojournalism. Continue reading David Freund: Gas Stop @ nyjb
Langdon Clay: Cars: New York City, 1974 – 1976, by Langdon Clay @ nyjb
The mid-seventies evoked here showcase a city in transition and the streets populated with gigantic metal slabs of American automotive expression. Continue reading Langdon Clay: Cars: New York City, 1974 – 1976, by Langdon Clay @ nyjb
Translation Tuesdays: Austerity Measures: The New Greek Poetry, edited by Karen Van Dyck @ nyjb
Bad economics makes for good poetry. Continue reading Translation Tuesdays: Austerity Measures: The New Greek Poetry, edited by Karen Van Dyck @ nyjb
Season of Crimson Blossoms by Abubakar Adam Ibrahim @ NYJB
“Season of Crimson Blossoms” by Abubakar Adam Ibrahim represents “a talented new voice in contemporary Nigerian literature.” Continue reading Season of Crimson Blossoms by Abubakar Adam Ibrahim @ NYJB
Chien Lunatique by Christopher Bernard
“Chien Lunatique” by Christopher Bernard illustrates the gulf between literary ambition and execution. Continue reading Chien Lunatique by Christopher Bernard
Translation Tuesdays: Vampire in Love, by Enrique Vila-Matas
“Vampire in Love” represents another innovative voice in Spanish language literature. With this collection, Vila-Matas can join the likes of Roberto Bolaño, Severo Sarduy, and Carlos Fuentes. Continue reading Translation Tuesdays: Vampire in Love, by Enrique Vila-Matas
The Driftless Area Review 