A Small Press Life: Books. Art. Writing. Life. Tea.

I should probably rename this regular feature, as it often spotlights artists, musicians, and other creative-types. Until I decide on a new one (suggestions welcome!), however, Book Nerd Links it shall remain.

The Perseverance of Eve Babitz [THE PARIS REVIEW]
Step Inside Louise Bourgeois’s Beautifully Sacred Realm [ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST]
The Interior Decorators of Bloomsbury [THE PARIS REVIEW]
Literary Critic Harold Bloom has died at 89. [LITERARY HUB]

Nina Hamnett by Roger Fry (1917). (c) University of Leeds Art Collection and Gallery; Supplied by The Public Catalogue Foundation. Public Domain.

Rest in Peace, Doris Day!

Posted on May 13, 2019 by maedez

DORIS DAY, HOLLYWOOD’S FAVORITE GIRL NEXT DOOR, DIES AT 97 [THR]

Doris Day (1946). Photo by William P. Gottlieb.

Philip Roth Dies at 85

Posted on May 23, 2018 by maedez

Philip Roth, Pulitzer-Prize Winning Author, Dies at 85 [THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER]
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Philip Roth Dies at 85 [VARIETY]
Philip Roth, Fearless and Celebrated Author, Dies at 85 [LOS ANGELES TIMES]

Philip Roth (1973)

[Book Nerd News] Tom Wolfe Dies at 87

Posted on May 15, 2018 by maedez

Tom Wolfe Dies at 87:

[Non-Book News] Rest in Peace, Janet Cunningham

Posted on April 7, 2018 by maedez

Rest in Punk: Celebrating Janet Cunningham, Alternative Casting Agent Extraordinaire [LA WEEKLY]

[Book Nerd News] Ursula K. Le Guin–Dead at 88

Posted on January 23, 2018 by maedez

URSULA K. LE GUIN, ACCLAIMED FOR HER FANTASY FICTION, IS DEAD AT 88 [THE NEW YORK TIMES]

URSULA K. LE GUIN, AWARD-WINNING SCIENCE FICTION WRITER, HAS DIED AT 88 [LOS ANGELES TIMES]

[Book Nerd News] Rest in Peace, Sam Shepard

Posted on July 31, 2017 by maedez

Sam Shepard, Esteemed Playwright and Actor, Dies at 73 [THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER]

R.I.P. Norman Lloyd (1914-2021)

Norman Lloyd, long a personal favorite of mine, was a fascinating man and performer. Norman Lloyd Dead [THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER]

R.I.P. Geoffrey Scott

Geoffrey Scott was from a younger generation than the performers I normally write about, but his handsome presence was ubiquitous during my 1980s childhood. From Dynasty to The Love Boat, Night Court, and Battle of the Network Stars, his charisma and acting ability lit up the small screen for decades. He will be missed. Geoffrey […]

Kirk Douglas: 1916-2020

[2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon] But Baby Think of Me Once in Awhile: On Andy Travis as Television’s Best (and Hunkiest) Boss

Welcome to the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon! Baby, If You’ve Ever Wondered: It still seems like yesterday that the idea for RI popped in my head. It was actually in December 2015, while in a hotel room getting ready for a holiday party, when it occurred to me that there was a gap in the classic […]

Announcing the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon!

This is one of my favorite events of the year, and not just because I’m the co-hostess. It’s simply that good. And fun. Oh, so much fun! Here’s my original announcement. ANNOUNCING THE 2019 REEL INFATUATION BLOGATHON I hope you’ll join us!