Faded painted signs from times past linger on the sides of Manhattan's buildings, advertising everything from theaters to hosiery, meat markets to hotels, stables to department stores. Ben Passikoff's big, crisp photos of these relics preserve a vanishing history of industry in New York.
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Book Review: ‘Gratoony the Loony: The Wild, Unpredictable Life of Gilles Gratton’ by Gilles Gratton
'Gratoony the Loony' by Gilles Gratton is the autobiography of the former professional hockey goalie in which he reinforces the stereotype of the crazy goaltender.
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If you enjoy mystery, romance, danger and some darkness you will love 'The Child Finder' by Rene Denfeld.
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In 'Fear' Dirk Kurbjuweit takes an existential look at family
Read More »Interview: Jeff McManus, Author of ‘From Weeders to Leaders: Leadership Lessons from the Ground Level’
An eye-opening Q&A on the secret to leadership with Jeff McManus, who took the Ole Miss grounds crew 'From Weeders to Leaders' — also the title of his compelling new book.
Read More »Interview: Emily Culliton, Author of ‘The Misfortune of Marion Palm’
Emily Culliton, author of 'The Misfortune of Marion Palm', wanted her main character to explore the fantasy of becoming someone new amidst dark comedy and chaos.
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In Nancy Pearl's novel 'George and Lizzie,' a marriage is haunted by the unseen presence of a past fantasy.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Mental: Lithium, Love, and Losing My Mind’ by Jaime Lowe
First diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 16, in 'Mental: Lithium, Love, and Losing My Mind' Jaime Lowe looks at her 20 plus years taking lithium and the drug itself.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Train To Crystal City’ by Jan Jarboe Russell
'The Train To Crystal City' by Jan Jarobe Russell details life in Texas' Crystal City Internment camp during World War Two for Japanese, German, and Italian Americans.
Read More »Interview: Steven Kussin, Author of Novel ‘Five Freshmen: A Story of the Sixties’
Interview with Steven S Kussin author of 'Five Freshmen'.
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