Four years after the death of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson in 2005, his widow, Anita Thompson, is releasing Ancient Gonzo Wisdom: Interviews with Hunter S. Thompson, including many interviews that were never before available. After the many books and films about his life, his fans are now given a chance to share personal thoughts and laughs with him.
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Weekly Burlesque: interview with burlesque filmmaker Deirdre Timmons
Deirde Timmons, the director of burlesque documentary A Wink and a Smile, is interviewed by burlesque performer and columnist Jo Weldon to discuss filming first-time strippers, the liberation of burlesque performance, and making her first feature-length film.
Art Institute of Chicago opens The Modern Wing
The Art Institute of Chicago opened its Modern Wing on Saturday, May 16, housing world-renowned collections of European painting and sculptures, architecture and design, photography, and contemporary art.
Photographer Brian Willette to exhibit at Portland’s BIAS
Chicago native Brian Willette is this month’s featured artist at BIAS, Brooklyn Industries Art Space, in Portland. The exhibit opens on May 14.
Weekly Burlesque: more burlesque (well, stripping) on film!
Of all the roles available to pretty, young actresses, one of the most enduring is the stripper with a heart of gold. The latest A-list actress to join the elite club of movie strippers is Jessica Biel in her upcoming film Powder Blue.
Boring Boring Boring Boring Boring Boring Boring
After some success with his small, downloadable books for Chicago-based Featherproof Books, Zach Plague has returned with his debut novel, Boring Boring Boring Boring Boring Boring Boring, that is anything but…well, boring.
The Art of Screaming!: Total Training for Vocalists on the Edge
Renowned singing teacher Susan M. Carr‘s technique for The Art of Screaming! was first developed in 1978 and has since been refined during the grunge music scene. Since then, Carr has worked with bands such as Minus the Bear, Mastodon, and Sunny Day Real Estate.
Song of Brooklyn: An Oral History of America’s Favorite Borough
Song of Brooklyn gathers the voices of diverse citizens, past and present, unknown and famous — Spike Lee and Norman Mailer among them. In it, each person gives testimony to one of the most socially relevant and important areas that helped define the United States and continues to do so.
Do-It-Yourself Screenprinting: How to Turn Your Home into a T-Shirt Factory
Do-It-Yourself Screenprinting is a resourceful and knowledgeable DIY guide hidden in a comic book. Complete with illustrations, speech balloons, and even Comic Sans, this book is an ideal first step towards making your own wearable art.
Another Kind of Record: The Merger, The Incident, and The Girl
Pat O’Neil has long been a mainstay of the Los Angeles art scene as a renowned experimental filmmaker and as an influential professor at CalArts.
For his first book, O’Neil compiles dozens of collage drawings and altered digital prints to create an ambiguous work whose bold designs speak louder than the sporadic text ever could.