The LA Times' "Jacket Copy" blog has posted a nice summary of the contributors to Amplified: Fiction from Leading Alt-Country, Indie Rock, Blues and Folk Musicians. The anthology, compiled by Julie Schaper and Steve Horowitz--who are also the editors behind Twin Cities Noir--brings together sixteen short stories from songwriters including Zak Sally (Low), Rennie Sparks … Continue reading It Goes Up to 16
Gone, But Not Forgotten
The Gothamist visited the New York Public Library for a special behind the scenes tour. Among the treasures is a letter opener whose handle is the preserved paw of Charles Dickens' cat.Take the full tour here. Thanks to Largehearted Boy for the tip.--David E
Going Underground
Author Jeff Forester describes how humans have occupied and managed the northern borderlands of Minnesota, from tribal burning to pioneer and industrial logging to evolving conceptions of wilderness and restoration forestry. On the surface a story of Minnesota’s borderlands, The Forest for the Trees more broadly explores the nation’s history of resource extraction and wilderness … Continue reading Going Underground
Musings from Magers and Quinn 