Tosh Berman's Blog, page 74
October 5, 2021
I Wished by Dennis Cooper
I pretty much read this book in one reading session, and unlike other books, I want to re-read it again, like right now. The prose is profoundly perfect, and Dennis really captures the essence of lost moments that become a vital force in itself. A homage to George Miles, or more likely the importance of such a figure in Dennis Cooper's life and work. It's a beautiful meditation. There are writers that one can study and learn from. I think of PG Wodehouse and Richard Stark's crime novels. I would add Dennis Cooper to that list as well. Of course, these writers don't have anything in common (or do they?) but in their excellence and how they tell the tale, with their skill as prose artists. I recommend this book highly.
October 4, 2021
October 3, 2021
Wallace Berman: Off The Grid at TOTAH
"Wallace Berman: Off The Grid" exhibition at TOTAH 183 Stanton Street, NYC. The show is up until October 31.
October 2, 2021
Marianne Faithfull Playlist for Book Musik
To go with our Book Musik focus on Marianne Faithfull, Kimley and I put together a playlist of Marianne's music for Apple Music and Spotify. Deep cuts of course!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3vnrcyxnvV8NakUj7x4IUx?si=f6bb3d117ab646cf&nd=1
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/book-musik-marianne-faithfull/pl.u-zpdgTxVzzyW
October 1, 2021
Book Musik: No. 55 - Marianne Faithfull
Book Musik 055 – Why Marianne Faithfull Matters by Tanya PearsonPosted on October 1, 2021 by Book Musik
Tosh and Kimley discuss Why Marianne Faithfull Matters by Tanya Pearson. Marianne Faithfull is now entering her sixth decade of pushing creative boundaries. She started in the 1960s as an icon of the swinging London scene both as a singer and an actress. In 1979 in her early 30s (when that was considered over-the-hill), she released her album Broken English which is a visceral masterpiece. And she’s continued to push herself creatively ever since with eclectic collaborations from Metallica to Hal Willner to Jarvis Cocker and just this year releasing an album of recited poetry with music by Warren Ellis. Never one to rest on her laurels, we know she’ll be breaking rules to the very end.
Spotify playlist | Apple playlist
Theme music: “Behind Our Efforts, Let There Be Found Our Efforts” by LG17
