McSweeneys has unearthed some little-known ad copy which the noted horror writer HP Lovecraft wrote during his tenure as a copywriter for the treasured Whitman's Sampler. Here's a... well, a sample:Coconut Creme SwirlThey say that the Coconut Creme Swirl sleeps. But if the dread Coconut Creme Swirl slumbers, surely it must also dream. It is … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Satanic Mills
The Secret Is (Coming) Out
Bob Woodward's fourth book about the Bush administration will be released September 8. The title was a big secret; Simon & Schuster's own website still lists the book as only " Untitled on Bush, Volume IV" as I write this. But now we know the name: The War Within: A Secret White House History 2006-2008.The … Continue reading The Secret Is (Coming) Out
Rain Taxi Turns 50
Local literary stalwart Rain Taxi got a nice write-up in Jacket Copy, the Los Angeles Times's book blog. Rain Taxi is publishing its fiftieth edition this month, and they're holding a party Wednesday to celebrate.--David E
Musings from Magers and Quinn 