Books

Every seat in the room was taken when the presentation began with a showing of Season 1 Episode 5 of The Twilight Zone, “Walking Distance.”

Palookaville 25, published by Drawn and Quarterly, continues artist Seth’s compilation series of explorations into meaning in our modern world.

Award-winning artist Annie Lennox offers behind-the-scenes anecdotes and vibrant photography in her visual memoir.

A lifelong crocheter turns fiber art into social commentary—and proves that handmade gifts can carry more meaning than meets the eye

'Animan' by Anouk Ricard tells the story of a human who can transform into any animal and uses this ability to try to do good in the world.

'Hot or Not' by Jessica Campbell is a tongue in cheek comentary on the physical attributes of male artists of the 20th century.

'Becoming Kerouac' by Paul Maher Jr. offers a vivid depiction of the “tortured artist” archetype, both its creative power and its personal cost.

'Metadoggoz' by Bérénice Motais de Narbonne, published by Drawn+Quarterly, creates a world as intricate as it is thought-provoking and as beautiful as it is horrifying.

Many of us still “want to believe,” but belief should not come at the expense of empathy or respect for those who remain unconvinced, says Markovsky. And vice versa.

Read Pretenders to the Throne of God by Adrian Tchaikovsky for pleasure, but appreciate the picture he paints of the dangers of anyone preaching greatness or perfection.