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The Art of Riot
The Art of Riot
By David Forbes
October 02, 2014

When people take to the streets to express their support or displeasure over … art?

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A Novel About Heartbreak Set to Song
A Novel About Heartbreak Set to Song
By Taylor Beck
September 30, 2014

Anthony D’Amato’s new album, The Shipwreck from the Shore, brings back a sound thought lost.

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How Madonna's Sex Transformed the Coffee Table Book
How Madonna's Sex Transformed the Coffee Table Book
By Genna Rivieccio
August 15, 2014

The singer’s 1992 photo-book took the genre from nature documentary to pop controversy.

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Infinite Yoshimi: David Foster Wallace and the Flaming Lips
Infinite Yoshimi: David Foster Wallace and the Flaming Lips
By Taylor Beck
July 11, 2014

Wallace’s writing shares a throughline with The Flaming Lips’ music — namely irony, earnestness and unbound compassion.

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Why Book Festivals are Better than Music Festivals
Why Book Festivals are Better than Music Festivals
By Adina Applebaum
July 01, 2014

Book festivals: like Lollapalooza but with literature instead of public urination.

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The Rip Van Winkle of Punk [NSFW]
The Rip Van Winkle of Punk [NSFW]
By Daniel Genis
June 27, 2014

During a decade in prison, Spike missed the memo that punk had died. Now he's out, reviving his band and playing shows in Tompkins Square Park like CBGB never closed down.

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What Would Eminem Read?
What Would Eminem Read?
By Adina Applebaum
June 26, 2014

You might not be the real Slim Shady, but you can read like he would.

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Michael Jackson’s Library
Michael Jackson’s Library
By Genna Rivieccio
June 25, 2014

On the fifth anniversary of his death, we take a look at the King of Pop’s collection of books.

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The Beatles: In and of Literature
The Beatles: In and of Literature
By Freddie Moore
June 18, 2014

We’re serving up a cake of gratitude for Paul McCartney’s 72nd birthday and all that he and the Fab Four have done for popular literature.

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I’m with the Band: 8 of Your Favorite Authors’ Musical Side Projects
I’m with the Band: 8 of Your Favorite Authors’ Musical Side Projects
By Adina Applebaum
June 09, 2014

When they’re not writing your favorite books, they’re making your favorite music … or at least trying to.

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