Most notable are previously unreleased live jams from the 'Some Time in New York City' sessions. They feature Elephant’s Memory, augmented by a star-studded guest list that includes George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Frank Zappa, Keith Moon, Nicky Hopkins, and Klaus Voormann.
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Comic Review: ‘Physics for Cats’ by Tom Gauld from Drawn+Quarterly
In 'Physics for Cats' Tom Gauld returns with more science comics collected from New Scientist, featuring machines, theories, and cats.
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'The Haunting of Modesto O'Brien by Brit Griffin combines elements of Dashiell Hammett, Irish mythology, gothic horror and a western mining camp
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Do Admit’ by Mimi Pond from Drawn+Quarterly
'Do Admit: The Mitford Sisters and Me' by Mimi Pond tackles an enormous project in telling not just one biography but seven.
Read More »Book & Music Reviews: ‘Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run,’ plus Reggae from the Mighty Rootsmen and the Kingston Lions
At one point Springsteen’s finances were so depleted that he couldn’t afford to hire the musicians he needed for the album...
Read More »Comic Review: ‘Before We Sail’ by Yacolca and Lino
In 'Before We Sail' Jonathan and Kath struggle to survive in a post-apocalyptic world by going to sea.
Read More »Comic Collection Review: ‘Moomin Adventures 2’ by Tove and Lars Jansson from Drawn+Quarterly
Moomin Moomin Adventures: Book Two by Tove Jansson and Lars Jansson, published by Drawn and Quarterly, continues the softcover series that began last year with Book One. This new collection showcases some of Moomin’s most hilarious adventures, expanding the world of Moomin Valley and showcasing the simply complex lives of …
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Wake Up, Pixoto!’ by Weng Pixin from Drawn+Quarterly
Like her previous work, Let’s Not Talk Anymore, Pixin tells the story through close point-of-view, inviting the reader to experience it as if looking just over her shoulder.
Read More »Book & Music Reviews: A Biography of Joe Meek, England’s Counterpart to Phil Spector; plus Bobby Lee Trammell, the Rain Parade, and Brian Wilson
As Darryl W. Bullock writes in 'Love and Fury: The Life, Death and Legacy of Joe Meek,' the producer was a “pioneer, genius, maniac, naif…all of those things…and more.”
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Black Cohosh’ by Brosi from Drawn+Quarterly
A coming-of-age story of growing up in a commune in Appalachia inhabited by, let's just say, an energetic cast of characters.
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