Since it first went to press in 1996, "BlackBook" has established itself as an arbiter of style, and a forum for new and dynamic writing. "The ... read full description
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Nov 01, 2007
Lisa
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A decade in the making, BlackBook magazine gives us a collection of essays from some of the most recognized names in contemporary writing, including Douglas Coupland, Naomi Klein, Augusten Burroughs, Chuck Palahniuk and Sam Lipsyte among others. Despite the magazine's reputation as a glossy New York fashion and social arsenal, The Revolution Will Be Accessorized contributes a perverse and provocative criticism of the "trendy" existence these writers (and perhaps even its readers alike)
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Oct 31, 2009
Mike
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I'd never heard of Black Book magazine (apparently it's one of those "hip/it" magazines?) before picking this up at the library the other day, but I was into reading some more Naomi Klein after hearing her speak recently and seeing her name on the cover of this book. It's a collection of writings from the magazine's first 10 years and includes interviews and writings by Klein, Damian Hirst, Douglas Coupland, Irvine Welsh, Glenn O'Brien, Meghan Daum, etc. There's some good stuff in here
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Jun 17, 2011
Emily
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I picked this book up because the book store was doing a two-for-one sale and it looked mildly interesting. As a supporter and performer of modern music I'm always interesting in the avant-garde movements in other arts. Maybe there would be something interesting, challenging, or new! To put it nicely, this book was a complete and total disappointment. I have never in my life seen such a generic collection of essays, short stories, and interviews. I think I would have gotten more shocks from a ne
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Jun 04, 2009
Arwen
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The essays/conversations in this collection were hit or miss - while I lapped up the Irvine Welsh/Damien Hirst, Matthew Barney/Jeff Koons, and Joan Didion, as well as some of the short stories ("My Mother is a Monster" was delightful!), other pieces (to remain nameless)were more of the blowhard variety. I am glad to find out, though, that at least one other person sees networking as an unnatural and bizarre new form of social torture.
Feb 01, 2010
Debs
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A collection of articles and stories that have appeared in Black Book magazine. Some were good, some were just “eh.” I don’t feel cool enough or educated enough to get some of the conversations between the artists.
Jul 16, 2009
Michael
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Most of the essays I wasn't interested in, but the ones I read were really terrific
Aug 08, 2007
BooksInc
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This eclectic series of essays collected by BlackBook's Aaaron Hicklin run the gambit from surreal tales of cannibalism to meditations on the future of literature in the United States. While some of the pieces excelled in thier acontextualized and limited format (e.g. there was a series of 6-word stories by a smattering of contemporary celebrity authors), others were confusing and choppy, little more than a vignet. Taken together, I was left with the distinct impression that there was a message,
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May 06, 2009
Lauren
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This was a fine palate cleanser between heavier books. I picked it up because of the big name contributors (I don't read Blackbook magazine), but found it overall to be uneven. Some high points included Meghan Daum's essay on LA, Toby Young's musings on his struggles with sobriety, and the conversation with Joan Didion. Low points include just about every reference to fashion and the chapter with six words stories - definitely skipable. Overall, a fine bit of distraction if you get it used..
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May 28, 2010
ds
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The story by Augusten Burroughs shook me to the guts of my past. I related to the family dynamics in such a personal way that it was more like standing in front of a mirror and remembering, than reading a story. Also, Ryan Boudinot pops another gem out, as does Sam Lipsyte, e.g. This is a great lunch break or subway/bus ride book. The stories are short but pack reflective punch and all of them are sprinkled with wit and a few belly laughs.
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Oct 18, 2008
MJ
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This is a collections of articles, interviews and stories that have appeared in BlackBook magazine written by some of todays top writers like Augusten Burroughs Meghan Daum and Neal Pollack. And like reading a magazine it is a quick and easy read. My favorites were If It Makes You Think Is it Fashion by Gleen O'Brien, Harold and Maude Is Forever by Emma Forrest and Demon Club Soda by Toby Young.
Jun 04, 2008
Jessica
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good & bad in this one, the good mostly in the interviews - a great exchange between matthew barney & jeff koons, daum & didion, some snarky coapland vs naomi klein - & the bad in some really horrendous essays, which at best didn't take long. possibly just a touch too hip for my taste.
Oct 02, 2007
amelia
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"I really just don't go around most days with a lot of clearly formed thoughts in my head, or even reactions to things. So in order, at least, to stay sentient I have to write."
-- Joan Didion in interview, responding to the question "Why do you write?"
-- Joan Didion in interview, responding to the question "Why do you write?"
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