The Prado: Masterpieces, by the Museo Nacional de Prado @ NYJB
“The Prado Masterpieces is an incredible book, marrying visual splendor with academic insight.” Continue reading The Prado: Masterpieces, by the Museo Nacional de Prado @ NYJB
Tag: books
American Odd: Pack of Lies, by Gilbert Sorrentino
This week I conclude my essay series American Odd by looking at Gilbert Sorrentino’s postmodern masterpiece “Pack of Lies.” Continue reading American Odd: Pack of Lies, by Gilbert Sorrentino
Translation Tuesdays: Story of Love in Solitude, by Roger Lewinter
“[Lewinter’s] unique literary voice . . . is that of an obsessive, a philosopher, and a miniaturist.” Continue reading Translation Tuesdays: Story of Love in Solitude, by Roger Lewinter
CCLaP: Milwaukee Mayhem, by Matthew J. Prigge
This week Karl Wolff reviews “Milwaukee Mayhem,” by Matthew J. Prigge, a collection of lurid tales of the Cream City’s dark side. Continue reading CCLaP: Milwaukee Mayhem, by Matthew J. Prigge
Translation Tuesdays: Super Extra Grande, by YOSS @ NYJB
“Super Extra Grande” by Yoss is “. . . . joyous and raunchy . . . Yoss creates a fascinating and beautiful universe built upon the ideals of cooperation and egalitarianism.” Continue reading Translation Tuesdays: Super Extra Grande, by YOSS @ NYJB
On Being Human Redux: Killswitch (Cassandra Kresnov, Book Three), by Joel Shepherd
An essay on the science fiction novel “Killswitch” by Joel Shepherd and what it means to be human. Continue reading On Being Human Redux: Killswitch (Cassandra Kresnov, Book Three), by Joel Shepherd
The Familiar, Volume 3: Honeysuckle & Pain, by Mark Z. Danielewski @ NYJB
When does an experimental novel become formulaic? Is formula inherently a bad thing? When will Xanther give the little one a name? Continue reading The Familiar, Volume 3: Honeysuckle & Pain, by Mark Z. Danielewski @ NYJB
Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster 1887–2058, by Emma Lavigne @NYJB
“The past and the future are her playground, and she relays an open invitation to all who seek a daring museum experience.” Continue reading Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster 1887–2058, by Emma Lavigne @NYJB
CCLaP Fridays: The Full Catastrophe: Travels Among the New Greek Ruins, by James Angelos
Is Greece the bastion of democracy, philosophy, and the West? Or is it a backward and corrupt regime dominated by inefficient bureaucrats, political extremists, and greedy opportunists? The answer is Yes. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: The Full Catastrophe: Travels Among the New Greek Ruins, by James Angelos
Gerhard Richter: Panorama: A Retrospective: Expanded Edition, by Mark Godfrey @ NYJB
“Gerhard Richter: Panorama” offers a means to delve into the artistic practice of an iconic figure in modern European art. Continue reading Gerhard Richter: Panorama: A Retrospective: Expanded Edition, by Mark Godfrey @ NYJB
The Driftless Area Review 