Archive for the 'BOOK/MAG' Category

Psychic Soviet | Daddy’s Boy

Wednesday, September 20th, 2006 < author: g booker >

Ever see Phillip Kaufman’s film “Quills,” a fictional account of the late life of the Marquis De Sade, as played by Geoffrey Rush? His foil, played by Joaqin Phoenix (brother of the late River so talented and admired by Michael Stipe and j dub), is a young, devout, progressive priest who runs the asylum […]

Overrated Book

Tuesday, June 13th, 2006 < author: hsd >

The Overrated book is brought to you by the staff of Chunklet Magazine, a paragon of satire for the holy cows of underground music and culture. Since the early 90s, the magazine has mercilessly lampooned the music industry, and is one of the most loved reads for the hippest bands and music aficionados.
In recent issues, […]

Literary Types

Tuesday, February 21st, 2006 < author: j dub >

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Local artist and musican, Todd Webb, has just dropped off his latest comic journal, Valentine (a cautionary tale). He returns this time with a handful of black and white illustrations of being rejected, on the loneliest of holidays, Valentines Day. His work, as always, is adorable, funny, and irresistible.
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Todd also performs in a band called, […]

Literary Types

Wednesday, February 15th, 2006 < author: j dub >

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The new issue of Adbusters just hit the shelves. Behind the cover:
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MEET YOUR NEW MOMMY
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A special technology feature on the past, present, and imminent future of our lives alongside androids and artificial intelligence.
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A NEW MODEL FOR NON-PROFITS
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Michael Shuman and Merian Fuller explain why the secret to being as radical as we want to be is […]

Literary Types

Wednesday, February 15th, 2006 < author: j dub >

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The new issue of Wax Poetic just hit the shelves. Behind the cover:
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The Mizell Brothers made Blue Note the hippest record label of the 1970s, even if it infuriated the jazz purists. Archie Shepp and the jazz avant-garde also had a knack for incensing the critics. We’ve got beautiful photos showing how real their movement […]