Nirvana: In the Words of the People Who Were There
An expansive and exhaustive behind-the-scenes account of Nirvana’s meteoric rise to fame, and the untimely death of its iconic frontman, Kurt Cobain.
Print Reviews
Find your next great graphic novel, retrospective, memoir, or manifesto in this all-over-the-place reading list, curated by our eclectically interested staff for your education and quiet-time entertainment.
Shout It Out Loud
A quick and witty read, this is a feel-good story from the heart that definitely is worth the read, no matter what your beliefs.
Ain’t It Time We Said Goodbye
Poised to change the world with Sticky Fingers, the Stones in 1971 were fleeing the UK. Robert Greenfield gives us a look behind the scenes.
Please Be With Me: A Song for My Father, Duane Allman
The story of one woman’s pursuit of closure and connection to the father she never knew, Duane Allman.
All Downhill From Here
Book collecting 10 years of reviews, interviews, and columns from Scene Point Blank.
Down To The Last Pitch
Called “The Greatest World Series of All Time”, the ‘91 Fall Classic saw two “worst to first” teams battle it out. James Mann lived it, and Wendel brings it all back.
The LEGO Adventure Book, Vol. 2
Make your own LEGO fantasy world inspired by these ten top modelers.
Back Issue #69
The tenth anniversary edition of this fan magazine takes a retrospective look at the history of anniversary issues of other classic comic magazines.
Bad Idea
Anxiety fraught sexual relations are not just the domain of heterosexuals; EVERY one can have bad dates and rejection.
Willin’: The Story Of Little Feat
Little Feat was one of America’s greatest bands, and Ben Fong-Torres serves them well in Willin’
Nothin’ to Lose
Once upon a time, long ago, KISS was a rock band. This story recounts how four unlikely guys from New York first came together during the early 1970s and literally changed the face of rock and roll.
Part of a Complete Breakfast
Hey, kids of the Baby Boom era! Eat your nostalgia – and like it!
Make It Last: Prolonging + Preserving the Things We Love
Raleigh Briggs, our DIY best friend, returns with practical instruction for maintaining clothes, food, and home with neither fuss nor muss.
The Greatest Bad Movies of All Time
100 of the greatest bad movies ever made. From the silents to the 2000s, Phil Hall selects the best of the worst.
The Greatest Bad Movies of All Time
100 of the greatest bad movies ever made. From the silents to the 2000s, Phil Hall selects the best of the worst.
Homegrown in Florida
William McKeen’s collection of Florida stories sort of hits its mark.
Louder than Hell
The final word on the history of metal.
Robin’s Blue
A young woman runs away from home, has a series of unhappy relationships, falls into professional sex and cocaine, and then cleans up and enters culinary school.
Arduino Workshop
A maker’s guide to the inexpensive and versatile Arduino processor and its uber-geeky maker world.
This Is Portland: The City You’ve Heard You Should Like
You’ve heard you should like it. This is why.
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