Volume III, Issue 28
January 3 - January 10, 2000
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Happily Potted [2]
There's enough humor and fantasy in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" to remind us why we started reading novels in the first place.
— Charles Taylor, THE BOSTON PHOENIX
International Affairs [3]
Some of the best non-fiction in 1999 has dealt with explaining the atrocities of war in the 20th century.
— Adam Kirsch, THE BOSTON PHOENIX
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Apocalyptic Visions
What's more fun than the end of the world?
— James DiGiovanna, TUCSON WEEKLY
Status of the Original
BookLab's drive to create art and artistry made it one of the most well-respected book-working facilities in the nation.
— Clay Smith, AUSTIN CHRONICLE
Swamp Wisdom
Walt Kelley's Pogo comic strip helped define American political culture.
— Gregory McNamee, TUCSON WEEKLY
Now What? [5]
Love to read? Need some clever ideas? Our library of resources and staff picks are guaranteed to turn on plenty of mental light bulbs via your electrified eye sockets.
— WEEKLY WIRE
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
he Boston Phoenix checks in with lists of the best in fiction and non-fiction books from the year just past. There's enough reading here to keep you busy for a month of cold and rainy afternoons this winter.
British Journalist John Man has spent many years exploring Mongolia, and he has finally put his experiences in the little-known country into an adventurous and moving book.
And looking back through 1999, we dig out some favorites to fill out our post-holiday offerings:
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Making Tracks [4]
John Man details the significance of wildlife and wild places in Mongolia.
— Gregory McNamee, TUCSON WEEKLY
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