The Lacuna
In her most accomplished novel, Barbara Kingsolver takes us on an epic journey from the Mexico City of artists Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo to the America of Pearl Harbor, FDR, and J. Edgar Hoover. The Lacuna is a poignant story of a man pulled between two nations as they invent their modern identities.
Born in the United States, reared in a series of provisional households in Mexico—from a coastal island jungle to 1930s Mexico City—Harrison Shepherd finds precarious shelter but ... Read Full Story
I'll be at the NEW MOON Screening but don't miss...
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18: TIM BURTON BOOK SIGNING AT THE MOMA BOOK STORE
Coinciding with the launch of Tim Burton's career retrospective at MoMA -- which features artwork from the conception of his dark oeuvre, work from unrealized projects, and early student films -- our goth prince visits the museum's bookstore to sign copies of the exhibition's catalog and book The Art of Tim Burton, a 400+ page collection of Burton's spooky, spindly genius.... Read Full Story
After writing Nestle Corp Opens Retail Store in Bronx: Sellin Tap Water to the Poor by best friend, Z (who I met in one of Anthropology courses long ago), chimed in to tell me about a book - Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition, and Health, Revised and Expanded Edition (California Studies in Food and Culture) by Marion Nestle (yes, the author's last name is Nestle).
Z told me, "It's really good book on the origins or the FDA and the politics of the food pyramid and how ... Read Full Story
I received word that Armored, a new movie coming out on December 4th, tells the story of a "crew of officers at an armored transport security firm who risk their lives when they embark on the ultimate heist….against their own company. Armed with a seemingly fool-proof plan, the men plan on making off with a fortune with harm to none. But when an unexpected witness interferes, the plan quickly unravels and all bets are off."
The movie stars one of my favorite actors: Laurence Fishburne. As ... Read Full Story
We're misreading that "Long Count" calendar, adds Eleanor Harrison-Buck, a Maya scholar who teaches at the University of New Hampshire. "The Mesoamerican concept of the ‘end of time' is in some ways similar to our own New Year's celebration.
"It represents the start of a new beginning ... Time and space are cyclical - never ending."
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It's Indie Bookstore Week
What: Author readings, discounts, and more from local neighborhood booksellers.
Why: Good reads and free snacks, support local bookstores and meet new people.
When: Fri.-Sun.
Where: Bookstores across the city; go to ibnyc.org/calendar for times and locations.
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The End Of Poverty? from Philippe Diaz
Global poverty did not just happen. It began with military conquest, slavery and colonization that resulted in the seizure of land, minerals and forced labor. Today, the problem persists because of unfair debt, trade and tax policies -- in other words, wealthy countries taking advantage of poor, developing countries.
Renowned actor and activist, Martin Sheen, narrates The End of Poverty?, a feature-length documentary directed by award-winning dir... Read Full Story
