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Woody Guthrie’s lost novel revealed

In the midst of the dust bowl era, famed folk singer Woody Guthrie purchased a pamphlet from the USDA entitled “The Use of Adobe or Sun-Dried Brick for Farm Building.” Guthrie himself had experienced an enormous dust cloud while in … Continue reading

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Weekly links: Jodi Picoult, baker; Eugenides’ star power; Mona Simpson & more

Our first weekly link is for something a little different: a cinnamon roll recipe. The literary connection? It’s credited to author Jodi Picoult. These “Dark and Dangerous Cinnamon Buns,” originally published in the King Arthur Flour cookbook, sound like a … Continue reading

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All about ‘Alice’

Last night I saw the new Alice in Wonderland film by Tim Burton, in 3D. Despite a weak ending, the film was incredibly entertaining. Burton’s world was weird and wonderful, and seemed true to the spirit of Carroll’s work. It … Continue reading

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A first look at the all-new Alice

Last week, Walt Disney Studios released some concept and publicity art for the new Alice in Wonderland movie, directed by Tim Burton. Fittingly, this mad movie will be released in March—March 5, 2010—but instead of basing the story on Lewis … Continue reading

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