Alex Kazemi Talks With Paper Mag
“This might make people uncomfortable, but I’d rather be transparent about being calculated instead of hiding behind fake laughs and social chess,” Kazemi tells PAPER. “People know when I’m at their dinner table, I’m here to collaborate and get shit done.” His first time in New York last month landed him a spot on Page
Indie Bestseller, Smoke in the Cypress
Owen Pataki’s Smoke in the Cypress lands at #13 on the Bestsellers list at Southern California’s independent bookstores! See the full list here. Learn more about the book here.
The Army called him a handicap. History calls him a hero.
“Phil Larimore was discharged at 22 as a ‘highly decorated cripple.‘ Fifty years later, his legacy earned him a place beside Eisenhower and Audie Murphy” writes his son and author, Walt Larimore, in a recent piece for The Blaze. “You’ve probably never heard of Phil Larimore — a teenage hero of World War II whose
New Millennium Boyz Film Rights Acquired by Muse Films
Deadline reports that Muse Films, an outfit behind films like Spring Breakers, The Virgin Suicides, and American Psycho, has acquired the film rights to New Millennium Boyz, a recent novel by Alex Kazemi. Chris and Roberta Hanley will produce the adaptation for the company, with Kazemi co-writing alongside Brittany Menjivar (Evidence, Fragile.com). Read the full
New York’s literati clash at Alex Kazemi’s New Millennium Boyz afterparty
Izzy Capulong covered Alex Kazemi’s New Millennium Boyz afterparty at Gelso & Grand, in New York City. “I chat with Alex when he’s not wandering around, hiding behind his indoor sunglasses. He reminds me of that Sky Ferreira meme. Apparently, it’s his first ever time in the city from Vancouver. He’s certainly moving like it. He
Rolling Stone: The Best Music Books of 2024
Vinnie Stigma’s The Most Interesting Man in the World was selected as part of Rolling Stone’s year end list. See the whole list and what they had to say here. Learn more about the book here.
PEOPLE Picks The Best Celebrity Memoirs of 2024
Actor, comedian and author, Michael Richards’ memoir, Entrances and Exits, was picked by People Magazine on their list of Best Celebrity Memoirs of 2024. See the full list here. Learn more about the book here.
MARTY FRIEDMAN Says His Autobiography Addresses ‘A Lot Of Unanswered MEGADETH Questions’
On a recent episode of the “Talk Louder” podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist “Metal Dave” Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS),former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about his upcoming autobiography, Dreaming Japanese, which will arrive on December 3 via Permuted Press. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I think there’s a lot of unanswered MEGADETH questions and there’s a lot of unanswered HAWAII questions and CACOPHONY questions. Not
New York Post on Bundy Family History
Edna Cowell Martin and Megan Atkinson’s book, Dark Tide: Growing Up With Ted Bundy was featured in the New York Post. Read their overview of the book in this article.
Blabbermouth Reveals MEGADETH Guitarist’s Bio Cover
The cover for former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman’s upcoming autobiography, “Dreaming Japanese”, which will arrive on December 3 was recently revealed on Blabbermouth. Read the unveiling here.