If you're in the New York City area, the goings-on at MoCCA should always be on your radar. Their new exhibit, NeoIntegrity: Comics Edition, is fantastic and runs through next Sunday. Find out more about it here.
Here's a great article by an acquaintance of mine, Anne Trubek, detailing the Ohio origins of Superman and his creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. It's a nice article about the history of comics; check it out.
Durham University in England has launched a Harry Potter class. Seriously.
Idris Elba, a versatile actor and veteran of grit ("The Wire") AND comedy ("The Office") will be the new Alex Cross from James Patterson's popular series. He picks up for Morgan Freeman.
Thank you everyone who entered our MOCKINGJAY Unofficial Video Contest! There was at least one point in each and every entry, where one of us Teenreads staffers bolted upright and said, "They should win!" Alas, we had to choose, and boy was it difficult! It was a regular District 13 revolt over here.
When the fighting had subdued, we reached our decisions. [Insert MovieGuy voice-over.]
The Grand Prize Winner is....NUMBER 5!!!
In this month’s round-up we’ve got the aftermath for authors who upset Oprah and some unlikely book clubs in unusual places.
Pedestrian.tv: James Frey to pen porn series for HBO
If you’re the author that pissed off Oprah and got people using air quotes and raising an eyebrow whenever they said “memoir”, where would you go next? If you James Frey, it’s to a porn series on HBO.
August 20, 2010
While I was in San Diego a few weeks ago, two patios got built at the house. I love construction projects, but have been told that I should be thrilled that I missed this one since the yard was covered in dust from cutting the stones the entire time. All the shrubs and plants needed to be hosed down once things were done. I have always wanted a firepit on the patio, and thus my first weekend home was all about finding the perfect one. I did, it was delivered, Cory assembled it, and last Friday night, the first night that temperatures dropped below 70, we inaugurated it. Each time I sat down, the wind changed direction and blew the smoke towards me. This reminded me once again why I am glad I was not born during pioneer days. I was doubly reminded the following morning when my clothes smelled like I had been camping.
Late August 2010
Despite the sweltering temps, it’s hard to believe that the end of summer is fast approaching, and the new school year is here for some of you and on the very near horizon for others of you --- and cooler climes are just around the corner. In case you’re in search of a late-season beach book or the perfect excuse to put those assigned reading lists aside for just a few more days, Teenreads.com is happy to keep you well-stocked with escapist reads to help you hang on to those carefree dog days just a little bit longer.
To mark their one-year anniversary, ComiXology, the digital comics provider, is offering 79-cent comics (marked down from their normal 99 cents). Right now, at their website, you can get discounted comics from nearly 20 publishers, including Dark Horse, Top Cow, and SLG; plus you can get big discounts on more books from DC, Boom!, and others. They're doing a lot to kick up excitement about their anniversary, so check it out!
August 19, 2010
If You Ask Me: Cassidy from Allen, TX, Magnolia from Cairo, NE, Kaylie from Ocean City, NJ; and Caroline from Los Angeles, CA.
Welcome to a Super-sized edition of the “If You Ask Me” Q&A, where our four participants --- Cassidy from Allen, TX; Magnolia from Cairo, NE; Kaylie from Ocean City, NJ; and Caroline from Los Angeles, CA --- hail from all across the country.
