Stealing Back to That Same Old Used to Be
The notorious counterculture figure Abbie Hoffman, lives on in the recent re-release of his infamous Steal This Book. First published in 1970, the classic alternative guide to life is considered by some to be “the single most important piece of pop culture to come out of the [...]
Written on April 18, 2003 | Posted in
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Shudder Island?
“I see nobody on the road.” said Alice.
“I only wish I had such eyes,” the King remarked in a fretful tone. “To be able to see Nobody! And at that distance too! Why, it’s as much as I can do to see real people, by this light!”
—Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking Glass
Dennis Lehane, bestselling [...]
Written on April 13, 2003 | Posted in
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Try Putting This Book Down
“Like the Arabian brotherhood of hashishim, the legendary Knights Templar waited for the Desired Knight to rescue the world from tyranny and establish the benevolent rule of the Grail.”
— Barbara G. Walker, The Women’s Enclopedia of Myths and Secrets
Whenever I read a 454 page book in one sitting, it’s probably a [...]
Written on April 2, 2003 | Posted in
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