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Sisyphean
- Print Reviews
- May 10, 2018
Japanese sci-fi at its weirdest.
Straight Edge: A Clear-Headed Hardcore Punk History
- Print Reviews
- April 5, 2018
Stories and anecdotes survey punk’s “Straight Edge” movement as the youth of America swear off drugs and booze to achieve Nirvana in the mosh pit.
Never Break the Chain
- Print Reviews
- January 10, 2018
A low-level rock and roll journalist sets out to do a fluff piece on a washed-up band and ends up discovering he has a family.
Face to Face: 25 Years of SoCal Punk, The Visual History
- Print Reviews
- November 27, 2017
Stories and pictures show the behind the scenes life of SoCal punk band Face to Face.
Wraith Ladies Who Lunch
- Print Reviews
- November 16, 2017
The spirit of an ancient Egyptian woman deals with the rigors of modern Los Angeles as she works to avoid an ancient relationship.
Live From The Mississippi Delta
- Print Reviews
- November 8, 2017
The birthplace of the blues is captured in the timeless photography of Panny Flautt Mayfield.
For the Sake of Heaviness: the History of Metal Blade Records
- Print Reviews
- September 27, 2017
Founder relates the ups and downs of the long-running metal label.

Return of the Dapper Men
- Print Reviews
- September 6, 2017
A deliciously mysterious book for children of all ages, including you.
Surfside Girls – The Secret of Danger Point
- Print Reviews
- August 30, 2017
Two young girls turn their love of surf into a mysterious adventure complete with ghosts, pirates and romance in this beautifully illustrated young adult book.
Sh*t My President Says
- Print Reviews
- August 2, 2017
Shannon Wheeler illustrates Trumps tweets to try and give context to the social media missives of the polarizing individual.
Spoke: Images and Stories from the 1980s Washington, DC Punk Sce
- Print Reviews
- January 31, 2017
Companion photo book to the documentary Salad Days, an exploration of Washington DC’s trailblazing hardcore punk scene.
Lonely Boy: Tales From A Sex Pistol
- Print Reviews
- January 19, 2017
Steve Jones tells of the Sex Pistols and more in Lonely Boy.
Misery Obscura – The Photography of Eerie Von
- Print Reviews
- January 9, 2017
Intimate early behind the scenes photos of The Misfits, Samhain and Danzig from a man who was with these bands from high school.
Movie Comedians of the 1950s: Defining the New Era of Big Screen
- Print Reviews
- December 21, 2016
An extremely technical look at 12 major comedic films released during the 1950’s. You’ll never look at “Some Like It Hot” the same way again.

Without Getting Killed or Caught
- Print Reviews
- October 14, 2016
Without Getting Killed or Caught: The Life and Music of Guy Clark is a remarkable look at one of the greats.
Bauhaus Undead: The Visual History and Legacy of Bauhaus
- Print Reviews
- October 13, 2016
Beautifully designed coffee table book featuring never before seen photos, collections, and stories from the seminal post-punk band Bauhaus, curated by drummer Kevin Haskins.
Koren Shadmi Love Addict and Jeff Lemire The Underwater Welder
- Print Reviews
- October 11, 2016
Two new graphic novels deal with fatherhood, dating, and time travelling.
In Search of Lost Films
- Print Reviews
- September 6, 2016
Phil Hill takes us down the musty path of missing films and lets us know what the world is missing.
Chaplin’s War Trilogy
- Print Reviews
- July 4, 2016
This thoughtful and well-documented text explores the history of dark comedy in film through the perspective of Charlie Chaplin’s work and his movies about war.
All My Favourite People Are Broken
- Print Reviews
- May 4, 2016
The newly-released third memoir from Canadian author, Brent Jensen, packs particular punch and offers tremendous payoff.

Grande Royale
- Music Reviews
- January 20, 2020
Take It Easy (Sign Records). Review by Carl F. Gauze.
A Lion in Winter
- Archikulture Digest
- January 19, 2020
Henry the Second nears the end of his life, and he sets his sons against one another for the crown.
Get Happy!
- Archikulture Digest
- January 19, 2020
Orlando’s greatest pianist breaks the comedic wall with this cabaret featuring actual Doctor Demento Hits.
Voice of the Eagle: The Enigma of Robbie Basho
- Screen Reviews
- January 17, 2020
A genius of American guitar is profiled in this highly recommended documentary.
Mark St. John
- Music Reviews
- January 16, 2020
King Orange. Review by Stacey Zering.
Julia Haltigan
- Music Reviews
- January 15, 2020
Trouble. Review by Carl F. Gauze.
Orlando Fringe Winter Mini-Fest 2020
- Archikulture Digest
- January 14, 2020
More shows for the brave of heart.
’80s Movie Night
- Stroke of Midnight
- January 14, 2020
Three new Blu-Ray releases celebrate the glory days of VHS rentals.
Becoming Doctor Ruth
- Archikulture Digest
- January 13, 2020
A one woman show relating the fascinating history of Dr Ruth Westheimer, America’s favorite sex advisor.
Barnes & Barnes
- Music Reviews
- January 13, 2020
Holidays in Lumania (Demented Punk Records). Review by Carl F. Gauze.