The A.V. Club spoke with McSweeney’s editor Dave Eggers to find out what his favorite things are about newspapers. Last month the quarterly literary magazine morphed into a Sunday-sized newspaper for one issue. The paper known as the Panorama sold out immediately in San Francisco but can be purchased HERE.
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The Fire Wire Holiday Gift Guide – Stephen King’s Under the Dome
Under The Dome ($35) is Stephen King’s return to supernatural horror. The bulky novel with 1088 pages is formidably complex and irresistibly compelling. When the small-town of Chester’s Mill, Maine, is surrounded by an invisible force field, the people inside must exert themselves to survive. The situation deteriorates rapidly due to the dome’s ecological effectsContinue reading “The Fire Wire Holiday Gift Guide – Stephen King’s Under the Dome”
Update on Stephen King’s Musical: Ghost Brothers of Darkland County
John Mellencamp has virtually completed recording and “assembling” the “Ghost Brothers of Darkland County” musical theater collaboration with Stephen King. John and King have edited the initial three-hour program down to two hours and 10 minutes—with a bit more editing still to come before producer T-Bone Burnett completes the tracks. When finished, the recording willContinue reading “Update on Stephen King’s Musical: Ghost Brothers of Darkland County”
The Fire Wire Holiday Gift Guide – McSweeney’s Quarterly
If there is someone on your holiday list who is a voracious reader that can spend hours in their local independent bookstore, then this is the perfect gift for them. McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern is a literary journal, first published in 1998, edited by Dave Eggers. The first issue featured only works rejected by other magazines,Continue reading “The Fire Wire Holiday Gift Guide – McSweeney’s Quarterly”
Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2009
Every year since 1952, the Book Review has asked a panel of judges to select 10 books from among the several thousand children’s books published that year. The judges this time around were Adam Gopnik, who writes regularly for The New Yorker and is the author of two novels for children, “The King in theContinue reading “Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2009”
What Book Would You Like Stephen King To Write Next?
Stephen King would like his readers to decide which book he should write next; another Dark Tower book or the sequel to the Shining. The prolific author wrote on his website today: “Hey, you guys–I saw a lot of you Constant Readers while I was touring for Under the Dome, and I must say you’reContinue reading “What Book Would You Like Stephen King To Write Next?”
Charley Harper An Illustrated Life Coffee Table Book Now Available In A Smaller Affordable Edition
I had written about the illustrator Charley Harper before HERE, Due to the popularity of the large format Charley Harper An Illustrated Life coffee table art book, AMMO Books has just released the same book in a smaller size and more affordable price. This gorgeous 420 page book retains the same material as it’s largerContinue reading “Charley Harper An Illustrated Life Coffee Table Book Now Available In A Smaller Affordable Edition”
More Information About Stephen King’s Contribution To McSweeney’s Issue 33
Stephen King covers the World Series. One of the most popular authors in American history takes on America’s pastime in the Panorama’s collectible special section devoted to the World Series. King, a die-hard Boston Red Sox fan and a long-time student of the game, dissects the Series—its pivotal events, and its important players—in prose that’sContinue reading “More Information About Stephen King’s Contribution To McSweeney’s Issue 33”
Stephen King Is Planning A New Dark Tower Book And Discusses Future Projects
Stephen King has had quite a busy week with the release of his long awaited novel Under the Dome and his book tour. Among the news items arising from King’s public appearances this week: The prolific author has an idea for a new Dark Tower book, the working title of which will be “The WindContinue reading “Stephen King Is Planning A New Dark Tower Book And Discusses Future Projects”