Did Hollywood Collaborate With the Nazis?
In a new book, a Harvard researcher is convinced he’s found evidence of 1930s movie mogul fascism. But did he get it wrong?
Did Hollywood Collaborate With the Nazis?
In a new book, a Harvard researcher is convinced he’s found evidence of 1930s movie mogul fascism. But did he get it wrong?
The War Stories of Alan Furst
To passionate fans of his romantic World War II-era spy thrillers, Alan Furst is the new John le Carré. So how come you’ve never heard of him?
The War Stories of Alan Furst
To passionate fans of his romantic World War II-era spy thrillers, Alan Furst is the new John le Carré. So how come you’ve never heard of him?
Larry McMurtry’s Dream Job
He once tried to save the Western novel. Then he had to save himself. Now, the author of ‘Lonesome Dove’ and the new ‘Comanche Moon’ is out to save his Texas hometown — by turning it into the world’s largest used bookstore.
Larry McMurtry’s Dream Job
He once tried to save the Western novel. Then he had to save himself. Now, the author of ‘Lonesome Dove’ and the new ‘Comanche Moon’ is out to save his Texas hometown — by turning it into the world’s largest used bookstore.
A New Way to Think About Climate Change
A controversial new manifesto may be the best thing to happen to environmentalism since Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring.”
A New Way to Think About Climate Change
A controversial new manifesto may be the best thing to happen to environmentalism since Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring.”
Do First-Person Shooters Make You Smarter?
(This appeared in Wired’s Geekdad blog in November, 2009) I have a soft spot for the Call of Duty video games. I’m not a fanatical participant. (In fact, I’m an infrequent and pathetic player of COD 3 only.) I’m a
Do First-Person Shooters Make You Smarter?
(This appeared in Wired’s Geekdad blog in November, 2009) I have a soft spot for the Call of Duty video games. I’m not a fanatical participant. (In fact, I’m an infrequent and pathetic player of COD 3 only.) I’m a
Nabokov’s Final Riddle
He may be dead, but this fall Vladimir Nabokov is back with a new novel, “The Original of Laura.”
Nabokov’s Final Riddle
He may be dead, but this fall Vladimir Nabokov is back with a new novel, “The Original of Laura.”
In Search of Monster
IN A CHILLING AUTOBIOGRAPHY A FORMER GANG MEMBER PORTRAYS HIMSELF AS THE INEVITABLE PRODUCT OF A HELLISH ENVIRONMENT. THE TRUTH IS MORE INTERESTING.
In Search of Monster
IN A CHILLING AUTOBIOGRAPHY A FORMER GANG MEMBER PORTRAYS HIMSELF AS THE INEVITABLE PRODUCT OF A HELLISH ENVIRONMENT. THE TRUTH IS MORE INTERESTING.
Ron Howard: The Invisible Man
He’s lived and worked in New York for almost two decades, but Ron Howard still doesn’t get the East-Coast cred he deserves. Now, with the release of A Beautiful Mind, attention must be paid.
Ron Howard: The Invisible Man
He’s lived and worked in New York for almost two decades, but Ron Howard still doesn’t get the East-Coast cred he deserves. Now, with the release of A Beautiful Mind, attention must be paid.
Dave Eggers: Laughing Through His Tearjerker
After his parents died within five weeks of each other, Dave Eggers raised his kid brother, started McSweeney’s, and wrote a memoir that picks apart the way writers exploit tragedy. It even has footnotes.
Dave Eggers: Laughing Through His Tearjerker
After his parents died within five weeks of each other, Dave Eggers raised his kid brother, started McSweeney’s, and wrote a memoir that picks apart the way writers exploit tragedy. It even has footnotes.
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