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Show #5-08 – December 11, 2005
Floria Sigismondi
World-class music video director Floria Sigismondi has worked with the likes of David Bowie, Marilyn Manson and The White Stripes. But she actually started off as a photographer and has just published her second collection of photographs entitled Immune, which reflects back upon her diverse body of work.
SPIN Magazine
Back in the 80’s Spin was one of the few magazines devoted to new music. This year marks the 20th anniversary of SPIN magazine and they’re celebrating with a book that compiles two decades of work devoted to the world of the alternative.
Jason Anderson
Speaking of music journalism, Jason Anderson is a well-known music journalist in Toronto whose work appears regularly in Eye Weekly, Toronto Life and TORO. He has just published his first novel, appropriately entitled SHOWBIZ.
Native Encyclopedia
One of the highlights at the recent Canadian Aboriginal Awards was the book and CD launch of the Encyclopedia of Native Music. The book has references from pow-wow, to jazz, to blues, to rock. And the man behind the monumental task of putting it all together is Brian Wright-McLeod.
Suspect
Suspicion has permeated our lives ever since the war on terrorism started. But what is suspect? It was the theme when Toronto’s Alphabet City Festival re-launched with a weekend long cross media examination of suspects post 9/11.
Terrorism
In the years since the events of September 11th, the Western world has become acutely aware of the threat of terrorist activity. It’s not surprising then that writers are paying more attention to what actually creates a terrorist. We spoke with Neil Bissoondath, Stewart Bell, and Chris Cleave, all whose latest books surround the frightening and complex theme of terrorism.
Selling Sickness
Pill popping, quick fixes, instant cures - these days it seems there may be a prescription for every ailment. Are the pharmaceutical companies looking to help us or are they creating patients? The new book Selling Sickness takes a look at the power of drug companies.
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