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| As Mignola has stepped away from the drawing table in recent years, any new artwork from him is a treat. The stories contained are odd, sometimes dark, and, most of all, silly -- but they're also great fun to read. | |
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| A return to form after the somewhat disappointing Volume 12. | |
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| The frogs are back...in a sense. This collection has some good moments, but never feels cohesive. | |
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| An excellent overview of Detroit's world-class architectural patrimony. Sharoff and Zbaren focus on functional commercial and civic buildings and monuments (other than an obligatory nod to Michigan Central Station, there's no 'ruin porn' here). The b...more | |
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Lost Detroit: Stories Behind the Motor City's Majestic Ruins
by Dan Austin (Goodreads Author)
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| Lost Detroit is a historical look at 12 Detroit landmarks. There is no scholarly thesis, or much of an explanation as to why these particular buildings were chosen; the photos, while nice, are not presented as art pieces. Still, it’s an enjoyable boo...more | |
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The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
by Malcolm Gladwell
read in December, 2011
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| The Tipping Point is an intriguing examination of the roots of social and cultural epidemics. Gladwell discusses the principles of "The Law of the Few" and "Stickiness," while also addressing the importance of context. | |
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| Outliers is a powerful and thought-provoking book. Gladwell challenges the conventional notion that success is the result of individual effort (the "self-made man" myth); instead, he asserts that success is ultimately a product "of history and commun...more | |
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| A solid collection of Hellboy miscellany. | |
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| An excellent installment of the series, with tons of action, interesting character development, and quite a few 'holy crap!' moments. Kirkman upped the pace of the story throughout to great effect; it kept forward momentum without feeling rushed. | |
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| Alan Moore is capable of some amazing work, but this is puerile. And, surprisingly, considering the very graphic nature of the story, boring. Save your money and reread From Hell or Top Ten. | |
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