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Category Archives: Books
Misteriosi d’Italia
I recently stumbled upon a marvelous new book of stories and illustrations exploring magical places, spooky folklore, mysterious legends, and unexplained phenomena in Italy. The Atlas of Mysterious Places of Italy was a joint project of illustrator Francesco Bongiorni and writer Massimo … Continue reading
Space Invaders
Science fiction satire isn’t a new phenomena. The War of the Wenuses by Charles L. Graves and Edward V. Lucas is a parody of H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds published in 1898. The story chronicles an invasion by gorgeous Venusian women who … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Europe, History, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Fiction, H.G. Wells, Satire, Science Fiction and Fantasy
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Nothing is harder on the soul
One of my happiest moments was finding one of my books for sale at the iconic City Lights in San Francisco many, many years ago. I am pleased to see that they continue to be a beacon for truth and … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, USA
Tagged Lawrence Ferlingetti, Poetry, San Francisco
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The Medium is the Message
Book Guns is a powerful series of book sculptures created by New York City-based artist Robert The. “Obsession with the semiotic erosion of meaning and reality led me to create objects that evangelize their own relevance by a direct fusion of … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, USA, Writing
Tagged artists' books, J.D. Salinger, Marshall McLuhan, The Catcher in the Rye
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