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Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
Marjane Satrapi
Pantheon, 2004
A story without the confines of traditional boundaries
People often associate comic books with childrens' fiction, as if the medium itself is inflexible. Some of us the comic lovers know that is not the case. And case in point Persepolis - where the emotions of a little girl in the politically and socially charged Iran ...
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream
Hunter S. Thompson
Vintage, 1998
A classic
I read this first in college, and then again recently. It's still just as funny and wonderful as ever.
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Rules of the Game
Neil Strauss
Harper Paperbacks, 2007
worth 100 times the price of the book
Neil Strauss has gone through a lot of stuff to become what he's become today. He has studied books on seduction, persuasion, communication and psychology...etc; he has spent time and money getting personal trainers to work on body language, fitness, and his voice. ...
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A Lifetime of Secrets: A PostSecret Book
Frank Warren
William Morrow, 2007
Lifetime of Secrets
This book is delightful and moving. I love the artwork of the postcards and will go back again and again to just browse through them. The personal messages on each card are beautiful - some tragic and some funny but all very human. After I read this book I felt that ...
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The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution
Alice Waters
Clarkson Potter, 2007
Best Cookbook I Own
This is the cookbook I return to again and again. The recipes are clear and simple and perfect for weeknight cooking, but the results are always fantastic. Often I have high hopes for a recipe and then it doesn't turn out so great, but everything I've made from this ...
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PostSecret: Extraordinary Confessions from Ordinary Lives
Frank Warren
William Morrow, 2005
You can't resist picking this up
Finally, after having this on my wish list for forever, I finally bought it. This will be a great coffee table book. I loved the post card artwork and the layout of this book. This is more of an art book than a book meant for just revealing secrets. Don't let this ...
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Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Grower's Bible
Jorge Cervantes
Van Patten Publishing, 2006
Great Book. Very highly recommended! New grower/older grower freindly!
I love this book. I was very surprised this book is so in depth and awesome. I have grown before, but there is info that I never imagined that would be in a Marijuana horticulture book. It's perfect for anyone. VERY New grower friendly, It's great knowledge for the ...
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Leonard Maltin's 2009 Movie Guide (Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide (Signet))
Leonard Maltin
Signet, 2008
A film buff's bible
Cheyenne Warrior: The Original Screenplay with Author Commentary
Shadow Watcher
Nobody Drowns in Mineral Lake
Leonard Maltin is the mavin of the movies.
All the basic informaton that you want to know about a movie that's on DVD or being aired on television is ...
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Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture Manifesto
Chuck Klosterman
Scribner, 2004
brilliant, poignant and deliciously clever.
A fond reflection and provocative portrait of the culture in which you were raised. Right on and an extremely entertaining read.
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Save The Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need
Blake Snyder
Michael Wiese Productions, 2005
If you are serious about writing for Hollywood, this book is a must!
If you are serious about writing for Hollywood, this book is a must!
Whether you are a beginner or a pro... want to write small indies or big studio fare... which ever genre... this book is a must. It is a quick easy read, gives practical advice on how to prepare to ...
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The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star
Nikki Sixx
Pocket Books, 2007
Interesting read about addiction
I didn't know I was going to enjoy reading about someone's drug addiction so much! I am not an addict and its not something I ever thought I would read about in this type of forum but I like Motley Crue and Nikki.
I think what makes this book so interesting is that ...
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"Have You Seen . . . ?": A Personal Introduction to 1,000 Films
David Thomson
Knopf, 2008
In 1975, David Thomson published his Biographical Dictionary of Film, and few film books have enjoyed better press or such steady sales. Now, thirty-three years later, we have the companion volume, a second book of more than 1,000 pages in one voice?that of our most provocative contemporary film critic and historian. Juxtaposing the fanciful ...
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The Writers Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers, 3rd Edition
Christopher Vogler
Michael Wiese Productions, 2007
A via negativa?
As a teacher my interest in the book was not so much in the hopes I would learn how to write a smashing new hit for Hollywood as how I could better see the patterns in narrative and relate them to my students. Certainly Campbell will remain a first choice in that ...
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Take the Cannoli : Stories From the New World
Sarah Vowell
Simon & Schuster, 2001
Funny, well-written, but a bit short...
I became a fan of Sarah Vowell after reading Assassination Vacation, and decided to go back and read her early works. Take the Cannoli: Stories from the New World is very good although a bit short. It's also a bit dated, although that's entirely my fault for taking ...
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Wall and Piece
Banksy
Random House UK, 2007
One of the BEST artists of the new century (IMO)
If you haven't read or seen much from BANKSY - trust me, just buy the sweet book. Otherwise... make a quick stop at your favorite video search engine, type BANKSY and watch a documentary about the man...
This is one of my favorite art books. Without a doubt.
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