Category Archives: Books

The Ripped Bodice Bookstore Opens in Culver City

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Simone Snaith

The Ripped Bodice is a brand new bookstore in Culver City, and in case you can’t tell by the name, it specializes in Romance novels. It’s the first all-Romance bookstore I’ve heard of, and it cleverly sorts the books into … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Disco’s Out, Murder’s In

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Bob Lee

Disco’s Out, Murder’s In by Heath Mattioli and David Spacone (Feral House Press) There are many books on the market about the development of the early LA punk scene, mostly focusing on the musicians and scenesters that enabled the music … Continue reading →

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Zinefest 2016 Fills the Majestic Downtown with DIY Art

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Tequila Mockingbird

The 5th annual L.A. Zine Fest returned to its inaugural neighborhood – downtown L.A. – to celebrate self-publishing and DIY culture in the community. This year’s Fest featured over 200 zinesters, writers, illustrators, comix creators, photographers, and more, selling, trading and sharing … Continue reading →

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John Doe to Release LA Punk Book, ‘The Westerner’ Album

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Andy Nystrom

By Andy Nystrom. This post originally appeared in www.theressomethinghardinthere.com X’s John Doe has been a busy man: penning his book “Under the Big Black Sun: A Personal History of LA Punk” with Tom DeSavia, and recording a new album “The … Continue reading →

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Book Launch This Weekend of “Shot in the Dark: The Collected Photography of David Arnoff”

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Aileen Fraser

David Arnoff will be in Los Angeles this weekend launching his epic photography book, Shot in the Dark: The Collected Photography of David Arnoff. In his stunning catalogue of the nascent punk scene, Arnoff has captured the essence of a … Continue reading →

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LA Art Book Fair at The Geffen at MOCA

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Tequila Mockingbird

Last weekend, The Geffen at MOCA hosted a splendid event! The LA Art Book Fair was a smashing success. Quite a huge crowd roared from exhibit to exhibit. The smell of books and magazines filled the air. Fine art books … Continue reading →

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“The Perfect Portion Cookbook”, brainchild of Anson Williams with Recipes by Bob Warden and Mona Dalgov, set to Launch on QVC Super Bowl Sunday!

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Jennifer K. Hugus

Quick!– What do former Baywatch cast’s skincare regimes, Blackbeltery, Chicken Pot Pie, and Potsie Weber have in common? –A new and gustatorially-sound idea as cool as The Fonz and his friends themselves in the form of The Perfect Portion Cookbook!  … Continue reading →

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Library Amnesty February 1st – 14th

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Elise Thompson

Come out from under the bed! Stop hiding in the bushes! And we can totally see you behind that curtain! The Los Angeles Public Library has announced that in honor of Valentine’s Day they will waive overdue fees in order to reunite … Continue reading →

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The Big Short

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Carolyn Soyars

When making “The Big Short,” the story of the Wall Street crash of 2008, it seems director Adam McKay (former head writer of “Saturday Night Live”) must have been considering the short attention spans of Americans. The film is interspersed … Continue reading →

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LA Chefs Recommend Gifts for Foodies

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Elise Thompson

I thought if I was going to create a gift guide for foodies, why not go to the experts? Some of LA’s best chefs have taken the time to provide you with their recommendations for the perfect gift. David LeFevre … Continue reading →

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