The documentary ‘Feels Good Man’ charts the very unusual (and disturbing) history of how Pepe the Frog went from cute character to meme to symbol of hate. In 2005, artist Matt Furie published the first edition of Boy’s Club, a comic book starring four friends living in the hedonistic and aimless haze of their post-college, early-20s. There was Landwolf, the party animal; Andy, the prankster; Brett, the dancer—and then there was Pepe, a super chill frog who, through a series of twisted events, would eventually become the mascot of the alt-right and provide a substantial boost to Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.Read Full Story Continue reading at 'Fast Company'
[ Fast Company | 2020-10-19 08:00:52 UTC ]
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At the Chicago Review of Books, Eric Nguyen discusses his new novel, Things We Lost to the Water, and how Vietnamese American literature processes the ongoing influence of colonialism, as seen in two of the book’s characters, Công and Ben. “Công’s narrative is parallel with Ben’s, who doesn’t... Continue reading at The Millions
[ The Millions | 2021-05-17 20:30:35 UTC ]
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For many readers growing up in the UK, the book publishing sector does not adequately serve them with books that speak to their experience of their sexuality or gender—and this must change. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-04-30 21:47:40 UTC ]
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Thirty-year-old Bronx-born Adam Silvera is one of the leading figures in Young Adult fiction, focusing as he does on gay-themed stories. His first book More Happy Than Not was published in 2015 by Soho Teen and his second, History is All You Left Me, also became a big success. But it’s his tale... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-04-30 18:33:33 UTC ]
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Jonathan Cohn goes behind the scenes, including relaying Joe Biden’s surprising advice. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-04-30 12:00:00 UTC ]
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We've rounded up a list of history book subscription boxes and services so that you can find the perfect box that will help you dive into the past. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2021-04-29 10:35:00 UTC ]
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Allen Lane has two titles shortlisted for the £40,000 Wolfson History Prize, which celebrates excellence in research and historical writing combined with readability for a wider audience. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-04-21 02:05:49 UTC ]
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William Collins has pre-empted Aarathi Prasad’s book Silk, a history of “the natural world’s most extraordinary invention”. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-04-01 08:45:54 UTC ]
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Dear reader, I know what you are thinking! Isn’t Women’s History Month basically over? Isn’t it a little too late for this listicle? No! To put this reading list before you at the very beginning of the month would be to subscribe to the idea that March is the set time to educate yourself on […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2021-03-26 19:40:27 UTC ]
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“You’re allowed to hate it,” Pinborough says of the ending of her book — and the show. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-03-26 06:00:00 UTC ]
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The New-York Historical Society award goes to a study of fractures in American society a year after Pearl Harbor, which resonates amid the pandemic today. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2021-03-15 16:00:06 UTC ]
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A deep dive into the history of racism in American public libraries, including the effects of Jim Crow laws and racism in libraries today. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2021-03-08 11:30:00 UTC ]
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From rights advocates to scientists, Rosalind Miles pulls female pioneers out of obscurity. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-03-05 13:00:00 UTC ]
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A new anthology draws from the Black history collections at Harlem’s Schomburg Center. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-03-05 13:00:00 UTC ]
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A new abridged translation by Julia Lovell reveals the delights — and flaws — of the classic Chinese tale Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-03-03 08:24:52 UTC ]
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The historian, author, university professor and former leader of the Liberal Party of Canada Michael Ignatieff will chair the jury for the 2021 Cundill History Prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-23 07:36:12 UTC ]
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A “love letter to all the Black dancers that have paved and continue to pave the way”, Amber Barbee Pickens’ coloring book showcases stunning illustrations that also serve to educate about Black history in the arts. Learn more about the notable and inspiring historical figures from Blooming in... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-02-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
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MANY HISTORIES OF CYBERPUNK emphasize its literary precursors — its borrowings from hard-boiled detective fiction, for example, or the proto-cyberpunk elements in the science fiction of writers such as Alfred Bester, John Brunner, Samuel R. Delany, Philip K. Dick, James Tiptree Jr., and others.... Continue reading at Los Angeles Review of Books
[ Los Angeles Review of Books | 2021-02-20 16:00:16 UTC ]
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A syllabus of sorts for exploring some of the funniest books of all time by the funniest people. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2021-02-19 10:00:27 UTC ]
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Three winning university students and three instructors are honored by a new Black Stories program from Macmillan Learning. The post US Black History Month: Macmillan Learning Awards ‘Black Stories’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-02-18 17:52:15 UTC ]
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Viking has snared a “definitive” history of Operation Barbarossa, Hitler's plan for the invasion of the Soviet Union, from broadcaster and author Jonathan Dimbleby. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-17 07:17:20 UTC ]
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