David Freund: Gas Stop @ nyjb
“David Fruend: Gas Stop” represents a monumental achievement in photojournalism. Continue reading David Freund: Gas Stop @ nyjb
Tag: books
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
CCLaP Fridays: How to Speak Midwestern, by Edward McClelland
The Midwest has many accents, each beautiful in its own way. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: How to Speak Midwestern, by Edward McClelland
Fourscore Phantasmagores, by Rupert Bottenberg
Make sure to bring “Fourscore Phantasmagores” along for Tabletop Day 2017! Continue reading Fourscore Phantasmagores, by Rupert Bottenberg
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
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
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