'Eloise At The Museum' Tells The Story Behind The Beloved Mischief-Maker
The 6-year-old children's book character struck a chord when she debuted in the 1950s. Now a new exhibition shines a light on how Eloise came to be.
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Summer Comics Poll: Meet Our Expert Panelists!
While we prep our awesome reader poll of great comics and graphic novels for all ages and tastes, we thought we'd introduce you to the panel of expert judges who helped curate the final list of 100.
Is The Justice Department Shying Away From Prosecuting Corporations?
ProPublica reporter Jesse Eisinger says that the government undermines the notion of equity and fails to deter crime when it allows large corporations to settle lawsuits by paying fines.
A Novelist Forces Himself To Press On After Losing 100 Pages In A Tech Glitch
Mat Johnson's recent hard-drive failure wasn't the first time he experienced data loss. This time, despite losing more work than ever before, he's less panicked: "I can write new words," he says.
I, Booger: Actor Curtis Armstrong's Affable Memoir, 'Revenge Of The Nerd'
In Armstrong's autobiography, the classically trained actor humorously makes peace with the fact that the first line of his obituary will reference his nose-picking character from an '80s sex comedy.
What Did Thoreau Really Eat? You Might Be Surprised
There's no shortage of dietary lore about naturalist and Walden author Henry David Thoreau, so as his bicentennial birthday bash arrives, we wish to debunk these myths deliberately.
'Golden Hill' Recalls The Dark Alleys And Twisted Virtue Of 18th-Century NYC
Francis Spufford's historical novel is set in 1746 Lower Manhattan, a world of spies, thieves, card sharks and crooked bankers. Critic Maureen Corrigan calls it a "gorgeously crafted" work.
Octavia Butler: Writing Herself Into The Story
An exhibit at the Huntington Library shows visitors how famed science fiction writer Octavia Butler created a career for herself in a genre that had few women and even fewer African-Americans.
Bob Marley: Versions Of The Truth
Marley lived a life of art, inspiration, and hard and fast adherence to his principles and spirituality. While he only lived to the age of 36, Marley and his music inspired a wave of devotees who fought for freedom, as well as a few enemies who wanted him dead.
Nothing Was Ever The Same: 10 Comics That Changed The Game
We're previewing this year's summer reader poll on comics and graphic novels by highlighting comics that stand as historic milestones.