Category Archives: Books

Death Positive with “Memento Mori” at La Luz de Jesus

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Victoria Thomas

The vibe was anything but solemn at La Luz de Jesus, although liturgical calendars marked April 3rd as Good Friday and Passover. LA-based art historian, author and scholar Paul Koudounaris, decked out in signature Baroque splendor, received swarms of old friends … Continue reading →

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A Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Alan Ginsberg’s HOWL

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Elise Thompson

Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at 7:30pm, Hal Willner will present a celebration of Allen Ginsberg’s HOWL, featuring a cast of characters almost as surreal as the poem itself. The event is billed as “part comedy show, part concert.” Performers as diverse … Continue reading →

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LA Beat Interview: Craig Ibarra, Author of “A Wailing of a Town”

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Elise Thompson

Friday, April, 17th, END FWY is hosting a two-part book release party for “A Wailing of a Town: An Oral History of Early San Pedro Punk and More.” The 416-page softcover was released on April 1, 2015, D. Boon’s birthday. This … Continue reading →

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Community Writers’ Space “The Hatchery” Grand Opening

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Simone Snaith

The Hatchery is a new communal workspace for writers that provides its members 24/7 quiet studio access, a communal kitchen, wifi, free printing and copies, a library, free tea and coffee, and much more. Located off of Larchmont, the space … Continue reading →

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MEMENTO MORI: A Last Dance with Death at La Luz de Jesus Gallery

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Victoria Thomas

“Memento Mori: The Dead Among Us” is the new book from Paul Koudounaris, the world’s leading photographer of the visual culture of death. The exhibition of the same name will open with a book signing on Friday, April 3, at La … Continue reading →

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Book Review: CLOTHES CLOTHES CLOTHES MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC BOYS BOYS BOYS by Viv Albertine

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Elise Thompson

If you are a fan of 70s English punk, then you know all about the Slits. At the very least, you will remember their shocking album cover for CUT – three topless girls slathered in mud wearing only loincloths. Rather than … Continue reading →

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Saturday, January 31, 2015: 10th Annual Museums Free Admission Program

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Afropix

This Saturday, January 31, 2015 there is free admission to many of the museums throughout the city as part of the 10th Annual Museums Free-for-all program. Right now LACMA is showing paintings from the Hudson Valley River School, Haunted Screens: … Continue reading →

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Chaos in the Kitchen: Recipes From All Your Favorite Punk Bands by Willy Jak and Chad Persley

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Elise Thompson

Musician Willy Jak of the Dayglo Abortions has always seen a connection between punk rock and cooking. A discussion with Dave Witte of Municipal Waste inspired him to compile the recipes he had been collecting from other musicians while touring, along with some new additions. Each recipe … Continue reading →

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Some Good Books for a Cold New Year’s Eve 2014

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Ed Simon

This year is drawing to a close and New Years Eve is upon us. Between the record cold weather in L.A. and the checkpoints looking for people having fun, a lot more people are opting for a quiet evening at … Continue reading →

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Buy This: Litographs T-shirts

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Elise Thompson

Now that your favorite bookworm has a Kindle, it’s not as easy to shop for them. Check out these fantastic T-shirts from Litograph. Each shirt sports entire passages of a classic book, covering every inch of fabric. There is a drawing relating to the book … Continue reading →

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