Matrix trilogy star, Keanu Reeves is one the founders of a new publishing company called X Artists’ Books. Along with the other co-founders Alexandra Grant and Jessica Fleischmann, their aim is to create a publishing house that celebrates artistry. The LA Times reports, X Artists’ books publishes unconventional, interdisciplinary and collaborative artists’ books. It is a company that looks to provide different outlooks on art. By not concentrating on a solo art form, X Artists’ is proud to say that can draw people in by providing different views of poetry, photography, and design. Image via Xartistbook Having met …
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is taught in schools across the world and is arguably one of the most controversial books to teach due to its’ subject matter. Some claim that the use of the n-word is repetitive and the theme of rape and the court decision is immoral, while others insist that this book is pivotal in teaching children about racism. But it’s interesting to look at how this Pulitzer Prize winner make its way into the American educational system in the first place. Vox news makes an interesting argument as to why this book became so …
Former Scandal star Kerry Washington will executive produce and star in a Boom! Studio graphic novel, Old City Blues adaptation. She is also currently co-producing the show Little Fires Everywhere, along with Reese Witherspoon. Oscar-winner Gore Verbinski will be directing the upcoming Hulu original. Image via Flickering Myth This amazing graphic novel is written by Giannis Milonogiannis is takes place in New Athens in 2048, with technology reaching new heights the city is infested with high profile criminals, corrupt politicians, and the usual smugglers, drug dealers of the new age. The story is about cops Solano, Thermidor and the rest …
Blackkklansman director Spike Lee has been earning a lot of buzz for the acclaimed film, even, receiving a standing ovation in this years Cannes Film festival. Recently rated a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, this comedy-drama will surely garner many accolades in the upcoming award season. But little do many fans of the film know, Blackkklansman was originally a book. Here are the key differences between the two. SPOILERS AHEAD 1. In the film the script focuses on three social groups, The Black Student Union, the cops and the KKK. Author, Ron Stallworth goes in depth in the book by writing …
On August 10th Justin Timberlake released major news about his upcoming book release on Twitter. In Hindsight, fans will get a closer look at JT’s creative process, starting with his youth, leading right up to the present day. Guys, I have some news! I’ve been working on this for a while now and I am happy to finally give you a first look at my first book, #Hindsight. I’m looking forward to sharing these pictures and stories with you. It’s coming out October 30th! https://t.co/m7vBgzxviP pic.twitter.com/GrtjULtvgI — Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) August 10, 2018 Publisher HarperCollins mentioned that Justin’s book will …
