So now there is Let Go and Rory and the Artificial Heart. Before that there was the Stereo and Slowreader, preceding them was the Impossibles and Animal Chin. Sure, I think their (all) music has devolved since the ska-punk revival-revival of the mid to late 90s. But really, who’s keeping score. My point is only to have a place to post the awesome picture of Animal Chin I found on the interslice a while ago. It is posted above and is Awesome! Note the interior of the Fireside Bowl (RIP) in the background. Sure it is still around, but it is dead to me…

Comments(0)

Hello happy readers!! Here is the big news promised:

I would like to take a minute to announce the release of pin.monkey.press’ newest book, Crumbs on the Cutting Board by Alexis McQuilkin. This labor of love and friendship is hot off the presses just in time for the Madison Zine Fest, which Mary and I will be attending this weekend. The book normally sells for $5, but for the remainder of October we will be selling it for the special introductory price of $4. How infomercial is that, Mr. Popeil? Copies can be purchased online by visiting us here or through our Etsy shop. If you would like to pick one up in person, and live in Chicago, throw your cash at the nice people at Quimby’s or Chicago Comics. I am currently trying to get Atomic Books and Printed Matter to pick these up for all you East Coast pee-ops. West Coast zine shops holla at me to get some for your store.

Comments(1)

***News Flash - pin.monkey.press will have some exciting news for you next Wednesday! So come on back to see what I am yapping about.***

To tide you over until then, here are a couple of really neat collections of ephemera type publications:

Joseph Cornell Box (Cider Mill Press, 2006)

“Working with found objects, pages from old books, and dime-store trinkets, self-taught artist Joseph Cornell (1903–1972) transformed everyday materials into extraordinary universes. By collecting and carefully juxtaposing his treasures in small, glass-front boxes, this pioneering artist invented visual poems exploring themes as varied as the night sky, the romantic ballet, glamorous movie stars, and bird habitats. Included are fun materials to get you started—sheets for collaging, a ready-to-assemble miniature box, a magnifying lens, colored plastic, and printed game pieces—all housed in a sturdy hinged box with a removable grid.

Open The Joseph Cornell Box and create your own magical world.”

Please check it out here.

Joan Sommers, one of the co-authors, also publishes some amazing tunnel books through her publishing company: Tunnel Vision Books.

If you are in Chicago on Saturday October 21st, head on over to Ann Nathan Gallery for the book launch. 1pm - be there or be square.

And another one…

North Drive Press #3 (North Drive Press, 2006)

Head on over to the North Drive Press website for a really great introduction of what is contained within the above box. So plunk down 35 bux (thru D.A.P.) for a copy, settle down with a half double decaffeinated half-caf, with a twist of lemon (first person to identify where this quote is from wins a prize), and get elbow deep in ephemery goodness.

Comments(0)