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Sequart.org's first book, Grant Morrison: The Early Years , is here!

Grant Morrison redefined comics in the late 1980s and early 1990s from his trailblazing creation of ZENITH, through his metatextual innovations on ANIMAL MAN, to his Dadaist super-heroics in DOOM PATROL. Along the way, he explored the Batman mythos with his multilayered masterpiece ARKHAM ASYLUM and the literary GOTHIC storyline.

According to the book's author, Timothy Callahan, "the book explores the unifying themes of Morrison's early work, providing a close analysis of stylistic and structural techniques. Morrison is arguably the greatest comic book writer in history, and this book attempts to explain why."

Grant Morrison: The Early Years examines five of Morrison's works in detail. Using plain language, Callahan opens up Morrison's sometimes difficult texts and expands the reader's appreciation of their significance, creating a study accessible to both Grant Morrison aficionados and those new to his work. An extended interview with Morrison on his early career rounds out the volume.

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comics, books

New York Attorney Establishes Free Copyright and Trademark Blog for Artists, Musicians, Photographers and Small Media Businesses

New York intellectual property attorney Trebor Lloyd has established a blog, Trebor's Bite-Sized Bits featuring easily digestible information on copyright, trademark and other related areas of law--a blog that is specially aimed as a primer to give a basic background to lay persons who need some understanding of these topics in their art or business.

New York, NY (PRWeb) April 9, 2007 -- Trebor Lloyd, a veteran of New York law firms and owner of a small independent record label, has seen the importance of the law of copyright, trademark and the right of publicity in a world which has become increasing media-driven and has soared off into cyberspace. Lloyd has worked with very large clients as an associate at some of New York's finest firms but has always taken a special interest in what the large firms would regard as "small fry"--varied persons and entities ranging from rock bands to artists to writers to photographers to small media related businesses, particularly those businesses that are internet-based. Lloyd has particularly noticed the lack of "plain- English" information on those topics of law available to lay persons-- some of whom have vital interests directly affected by areas such as copyright and trademark.

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music, comics, movies, books, websites, magazines, press releases

Sci-Fi Suspense Novel has a Message from the Future for Today's World

Charlie Pedersen's debut novel, "Turn of the Century: 2100" focuses on the future potential of quantum physics and the consequences of living in a co-dependent global village.

Huntington Beach, CA (PRWeb) April 16, 2007 -- When one thinks of how far our world has come in the past 100 years, it's intimidating and exciting to imagine how much it will change in the next 100 years. Author Charlie Pedersen has thought about the coming future at great lengths, and weaves his years of involvement in technology and large scale change, with current environmental, energy, water, world health, terrorism and human rights issues in his compelling book, "Turn of the Century: 2100" (ISBN 978-1598003291, Outskirts Press, 2007). The Quantum science world of tomorrow confronts the chaotic political, social and environmental state of the early 21st century.

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books, sci-fi, press releases

Previously Sold-Out Book Jack Pierce -- The Man Behind the Monsters is Back from the Dead via Lulu.com

Los Angeles, CA (PRWeb) April 25, 2007 -- Like Dr. Frankenstein's theories themselves, the impossible is now possible in conjunction with Lulu (www.lulu.com), the world's fastest-growing provider of print-on-demand books. Sold out upon its first printing, the 48-page magazine-style book, with official photos and text about a legendary makeup artist, has at last returned in an on-demand capacity in both standard printed book and digital downloadable formats.

Jack Pierce -- The Man Behind the Monsters chronicles the career exploits of Universal's classic monster creator, Jack Pierce, who was with the studio during their horror heyday of 1928-1947.

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books, entertainment, horror, press releases

Under Covers with Sports Stars, Actors, and Entertainment Hosts

Celebrities Between the Sheets, a new tell-all memoir by Savannah Jahvall, reveals the bedroom behavior of some of the world's most famous--and infamous--men

Los Angeles, California (PRWeb) April 15, 2007 -- Now happily married to the man of her dreams, author Savannah Jahvall shares intimate details of her wilder days in Celebrities Between the Sheets, a fascinating tell-all about her sexual experiences with famous men.

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books, sports, entertainment, sex , tv , press releases

Stunning Futuristic Novel Focuses on the Last Pope

The Roman Peter II ... the Last Pope? by George R. Araujo-Matiz chronicles the life and times of the pope whose reign was to end in the Last Judgment.

Desoto, TX (PRWeb) March 24, 2007 -- Set in the near future, in a world beset by global warming and economic depression, author George R. Araujo-Matiz, in his new book, The Roman Peter II ... the Last Pope? tells the story of the man that Saint Malachy prophesied would be the earth's last pope before Armageddon.

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books, press releases

Cover Story

Make Love and Dinner—At the Same Time: Book Review

by J. A. Young

 

How to Make Love and Dinner at the Same Time: 200 Slow Cooker Recipes to Heat up the Bedroom Instead of the Kitchen by Rebecca Field Jager is the kind of book that makes food seem…sexy!  Many of the featured recipes require only a half hour of preparation time leaving the chef time for other things besides food.

 

While there are a slew of slow cooker cookbooks out there, Jager’s love angle makes her offering unique and rather a delight to browse.  Apricot Pork Bake may not sound sexy to you, but the ease of this simple concoction that features hoisin sauce might easily knock your socks off…and that’s just the beginning.

 

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books, sex

Entertainment Feature

Speculation Rampant Regarding Identity Of High-Profile Celebrities Portrayed in Forthcoming 'Gold Diggers' Tell-All

Gossip columnists, bloggers and pundits are buzzing regarding the true identities of several characters chronicled in Tracie Howard's forthcoming fiction novel, "Gold Diggers". Although its release is not scheduled until April 17th, steamy excerpts are already fueling gossip and speculation regarding 'real-life' counterparts. In particular, a 'down low' NBA superstar whose sexual escapades are drawing front-office concern, and an urban starlet whose benign public image belies a 'well-slept' and calculated rise to Hollywood's summit are the primary targets. With 'gold digger' personalities like Anna Nicole Smith and Heather Mills commanding front page headlines around the world, chatter surrounding the book is expected to intensify.

New York, New York (PRWeb) March 22, 2007 -- Well in advance of its April 17th release, gossip columnists, bloggers and fans have been abuzz drawing connections between the characters chronicled in Tracie Howard's upcoming fiction tell-all, "Gold Diggers: A Novel," and potential high-profile celebrity counterparts. Excerpts taken from publisher galleys and the author's blog (http://tracie-howard-musings.blogspot.com) added fuel to early speculation concerning 'A' list regulars whose activities might show up in the book.

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books, entertainment, websites

Tuesday, 20 March 2007

Book Feature

Styx Biography Available March 27th

March 20, 2007 -- Nashville-based music journalist Sterling Whitaker has announced the upcoming release of his second book, 'The Grand Delusion: The Unauthorized True Story of Styx'. The self-published book is set for publication March 27, 2007 and will be available through various online retailers, as well as the book's own website at www.thegranddelusion.com. It is the first-ever biography of the superstar rock group Styx. "This is one of the most beloved groups of its generation," Whitaker said. "It's about time the story is told properly."

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books, rocknroll

Monday, 19 March 2007

Book/Sex Feature

Jo Barrett's Debut Book, "The Men's Guide to the Women's Bathroom," Optioned by CBS and Paramount Studios with Actor Hugh Jackman in Deal

Author: This novel is perfect for a weekend trip or the beach and for fans of 'Sex and the City'

NEW YORK and HOUSTON (PRWeb) March 19, 2007 -- Texas author Jo Barrett, whose debut book, "The Men's Guide to the Women's Bathroom" has been well received by the publishing and entertainment communities, now looks forward to making her way onto summer reading lists.

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movies, books, sex

Saturday, 17 March 2007

Rock'n'Roll Feature

A Musician's New Book of Poetry Pays Tribute to Her Rock Legend Friend, Kurt Cobain

In The Northerner, poet and musician Deborah Redmond crafts moving poems celebrating the spirit of the late Nirvana frontman.

North Hollywood, CA (PRWeb) March 17, 2007 -- In The Northerner, musician Deborah Redmond explores society's indifference to artists in a moving collection of poems that pays tribute to her friend, Nirvana's Kurt Cobain.

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books, rocknroll

Book Feature

A Thinking Person's Fantasy Novel Urges People to Face their Fears

The Woman and the Raven by Marlene vor der Hake is an awe-inspiring Icelandic fantasy about the power of words and the force of imagination.

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