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Not-So-Happy Father's Days: Common Themes in Two New Daddy Memoirs
As attitudes towards gendered parenting roles change, so do the books written about them—as exemplified by two new paternal comic memoirs out this week: Someone Could Get Hurt by Drew Magary (Gotham, $25) and Dad or Alive by Adrian Kulp (New American Library, $15). Both feature fathers far more involved in the daily life of their children than parents ever were in the 20th century, but some things always stay the same—like the kind of jokes good old dad used to make. read more
Thu, 05/16/13 AT 10:30AM
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- Timothy Hodler,
- books,
- father's day
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Can Psychopathy Help You Get Ahead?
When research found that many top CEOs and politicians likely fit the psycho bill, it was just a matter of time before self-help gurus began showing us how to become crazy—and crazy-successful read more
Tue, 05/07/13 AT 12:30PM
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- Timothy Hodler,
- books
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Author Joanna Hershon on Writing Like a Man, Her New Book A Dual Inheritance, and Researching Characters
Joanna Hershon's breakout fourth novel, A Dual Inheritance (Ballantine, $26),
is the best book about male friendship written this young century. read more
Fri, 05/03/13 AT 10:30AM
- keywords:
- Greg Emmanuel,
- Joanna Hershon,
- books,
- culture,
- yes list
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Working Out the Kinks: How an Update to the Psychiatric Bible Is Redefining Sexuality and Morality
The new edition of the psychiatrist's bible, the DSM-5, will forever change the definition of kinky sex and is likely to trigger a complex wave of political, legal, and pharmaceutical debates. read more
Tue, 04/23/13 AT 2:30PM
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- books,
- psychology,
- sex
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How Dennis Hopper Got the Psycho Frank Booth Role in Blue Velvet
An excerpt from Tom Folsom's biography of Dennis Hopper. read more
Thu, 02/28/13 AT 10:54AM
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- Timothy Hodler,
- books,
- celebrities and entertainment
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Where the Chefs Eat: 10 World-Famous Chefs Share Their Favorite Restaurants
Chefs don't mess around when it comes to eating out. Forget trendy nightspots and gimmicky cocktails; for gourmets like Ferran Adria and David Chang it's all about the food. The new guidebook Where the Chefs Eat (Phaidon) also values substance over style. read more
Thu, 01/24/13 AT 5:00PM
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- Books,
- food + drinks,
- keith wagstaff
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On the Road: The Design History of a Classic Book Cover
Before On the Road was a movie, it was a breakout novel. We take a look at our favorite cover art since it was first published in 1957. read more
Thu, 12/20/12 AT 3:30PM
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- Books,
- On the Road,
- keith wagstaff
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A History of Leather: The Art of the Rockers' Jacket
The leather jacket has come a long way since Marlon Brando first imbued it with 50s cool. Photographer Horst A. Friedrichs documents the jacket's legendary past. read more
Wed, 12/12/12 AT 12:30PM
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- Books,
- Fashion,
- Style,
- keith wagstaff
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Terry Richardson Points Camera at L.A. in 'Terrywood'
The provocative fashion photographer (and Details contributor) pays tribute to his hometown in a riveting new book. read more
Tue, 11/20/12 AT 12:30PM
- keywords:
- Keith Wagstaff,
- Terry Richardson,
- art,
- books,
- fashion
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Don't Call It Vegetarian: Cooking Tips From Chef-Author Amanda Cohen
Chef-author Amanda Cohen offers advice on how to master the art of cooking vegetables. read more
Thu, 10/11/12 AT 8:43AM
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- Amanda Cohen,
- books,
- cooking,
- vegetables
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