pickI found this interesting, though I think it could've been a bit shorter by sometimes just saying “just as with XYZ“ instead of repeating the whole thing...
It's thorough and well-sourced (50 pages of numbered endnotes), and includes examples of various advertising images etc etc to illustrate points.
It's sort of my 3/5 stars: “liked it, but...“
#lgbtqia2025 @Kenyazero
Just need a Latinx author or rep to complete the card!
Any recommendations Litsy??
I enjoy mostly science fiction and literary fiction, things I don‘t enjoy are young adult and romance - but find queer books with it more tolerable 😛.
It‘s a damn fine day
for some damn fine coffee — please,
treat yourself daily.
Sage advice from Agent Dale Cooper!
#haikihive #haikuaday #poetry #twinpeaks
pickThought provoking. Glad I listened to the audiobook.
Elvis on the jukebox,
red vinyl gleaming, sharing a
milkshake with 2 straws.
Another of my fave time periods to read about is the 1950s (and 60s!). Love the old timey diners. It‘s a whole vibe. 🕶️
#haikuhive #haikuaday #poetry #retroart
Okay but Vengeance, Incorporated is amazing
Isn't it nice that the fans were responding favourably to the chemically enhanced creativity by supplying the artists with more mind-altering substances? 🙃🧪
Was this by any chance an LSD or mushroom-induced trance, Steve?! 😵💫🍄
pickIt's been a couple of years but finally got Litsy back on my phone.
Let's see if I remember how to do this: American Scary is not a quick read, but it‘s a rewarding one. For horror enthusiasts, cultural critics, and anyone curious about why Americans are so drawn to the macabre, this book offers a rich and thought-provoking journey through the haunted heart of the American imagination.
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