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Featuring brand-new stories by: Ace Atkins, Tom Franklin, William Boyle, Megan Abbott, Jack Pendarvis, Dominiqua Dickey, Michael Kardos, Jamie Paige, Jimmy Cajoleas, Chris Offutt, Michael Farris Smith

Updated with six more interviews and a new introduction, the expanded edition of We Owe You Nothing brings the definitive book of conversations with the underground’s greatest minds up to 2007. New in

"Vividly imagined, compelling, and sympathetic, The Perfume Burned His Eyes convinces with the force of its emotional intensity."--Joyce Carol Oates"It has been a long time since I have regarded the p

"Insight into the remarkable life of a remarkable man. [Frederick] Douglass in Brooklyn shows how the great author and agitator associated with radicals--and he associated with the president of t

"Achy Obejas's new story collection begins and ends with a question: What is your name? The answer is an abounding one. Counterrevolutionaries, the witnesses to the arrival of Columbus's caravels, poe

A cookbook inspired by the food of Ziggy's upbringing in the household of Bob and Rita Marley.As the oldest son of Bob and Rita Marley, Ziggy was raised with both traditional Jamaican food and the mor

"Classic and timeless."—New York Times"Ron Kovic is one of the premier voices of a generation. The large irony of his birthday provides the background for a journey which begins with the unquestioning service in Vietnam, his terrible wounding with all the anger and bitterness that follows, and ends with his passionate discovery of a large and all-too-human heart."—Larry Heinemann, author ofPaco's Story"There is no book more relevant in the twenty-first century to healing the wound of Vietnam, which continues to bring so much pain to our country. . . . It remains to Kovic to remind us that history matters, and that the cost of our high follies persists."—Robert Scheer, editor-in-chief of Truthdig"Ron Kovic's terrible tragedy is America's."—The Los Angeles Times"Ron Kovic has returned from the dead and given us an honest, unrefined account of his struggle."— TheWashington PostThis New York Times bestseller (more than one million copies sold), presented here in a special fortieth-ann

?Not for Everyday Use is a gorgeous tapestry of mourning and redemption. Nunez is an astonishing writer, approaching the page with both skill and heart. Her memories are well-deep and love-strong. Wit

The Jesus Lizard Book is a coffee table affair of exclusive photography, art, and other imagery with written pieces by all four members of the seminal indie rock band The Jesus Lizard. The layout is s

"The dramatic stakes may be higher with speed, cocaine, and certainly heroin, but these stories hit the mark."--Publishers Weekly"Joyce Carol Oates is in a rare class of her own, but she’s just of the

"Photos capturing the raw magnetism of performers like Charlie Danbury of Trenchmouth and H.R. of Bad Brains signal the power of the music. Perkins is also fascinated with the audience at these events

"Cervantes Street is exciting to read...Under Mr. Manrique's pen, the world of renaissance Spain and the Mediterranean is made vivid, its surface cracking with sudden violence and cruelty...This novel

This picture book of Dee Snider’s classic song of empowerment and self-determination will strike a chord with kids everywhere.This picture book of Dee Snider's classic song of empowerment and self-det

McVie’s classic song about keeping one’s chin up and rolling with life’s punches is beautifully adapted to an uplifting children’s book.McVie's classic song about keeping one's chin up and rolling wit

"[Friedman's] knack for being in the right place at an extraordinary amount of right times, coupled with his ability to size up noteworthy characters and scenes, has secured his place as one of the mo

"While most photographers were taking photos of Fugazi, Glen was making photos with us."--Ian MacKaye, Fugazi"Everyone knows the old saying, 'A picture's worth a 1,000 words.' It couldn't be more true

"After spending two years in Algeria with the French military, Jacques le Garrec, a Resistance hero and former detective, returns home in disgrace to a desolate snow-laden seacoast village in Brittany

"[An] exquisitely made thriller...A remarkably powerful narrative. The interrogation scene repulses while it grips...but readers are advised to stay with it for a rich reading experience."--Booklist,

The affection that Depeche Mode command year after year from their ever-growing fan base is incredible. No other band possesses such a vital, self-organized fan culture. Along with an unprecedented co

Included in "10 Best New Books to Read This May," Chicago Review of Books."Originally published in 1988 and written by one of Haiti’s seminal authors, still with us at age 90, this vibrant, erotically

"Acts not only as a musical primer but as a monument to a moment: when punk was both a way to find kinship with like-minded oddballs and a tool for fighting issues like racism and economic disparity."

"Highly recommended . . . a deeply felt and compassionate novel. Wise and resonant, it will strike a chord with readers." ?Library Journal"This gorgeous, meditative book is a graceful rendering of one

Author of the mega-best seller B-More Careful (350,000 sales) is back with an irresistible hard-boiled crime story on DC streets.

Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each story is set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the boo

An oral history of the legendary band Primus, with a star-studded cast of interviewees (Tom Waits, Trey Anastasio, etc.)

Bob Marley's first and most famous son, Ziggy, extends his devotion to youth with his debut childrens book.

"A delightful book . . . a glimpse of what enlightened drug education could be."—Andrew Weil, MD"Funny . . . offbeat . . . a riot, with a series of characters explaining the glory of cannabis to a you

VERY SHORT LIST chose A Secret History of Coffee, Coca & Cola for the #1 Spot on their November 16 Food E-mail"This book is an incredible work of artistic journalism. Armed with color pencils and

Anna In-Between is Elizabeth Nunez's finest literary achievement to date. In spare prose, with attention to every word and the juxtaposition of words to each other, Nunez returns to themes of emotion

An exuberant celebration of dance and play in picture book form, based on Charlotte Caffey's joyful classic made famous by the Go-Go's.An exuberant celebration of dance and play in picture book form,

Informed by firsthand experience on the battlefronts of Iraq and Syria, Abdoh captures the horror, confusion, and absurdity of combat from a seldom-glimpsed perspective that expands our understanding

Mike Love and Brian Wilson's world-famous song, gloriously illustrated by Paul Hoppe, will bring smiles to the faces of children and parents alike.Mike Love and Brian Wilson's world-famous song, glori

Ralph Nader and his family share recipes inspired by his parents' commitment to the healthy diet of their homeland of Lebanon."Nader's parents owned and operated a restaurant called the Highland Arms

In the late 1990s bands like Fugazi, Branch Manager, the Make-Up, Deep Lust, Quix*o*tic, Lungfish, Spirit Caravan, Scaramouche, Stinking Lizaveta, and many more were active in and around the undergrou

Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each book comprises all new stories, each one set in a distinct neighborhood or loca

"Justine Bateman was famous before selfies replaced autographs, and bags of fan mail gave way to Twitter shitstorms. And here's the good news: she took notes along the way. Justine steps through the l

"McFadden works a kind of miracle--not only do her characters retain their appealing humanity; their story eclipses the bonds of history to offer continuous surprises...Beautiful and evocative."--Jesm

Praise for the original 1968 edition:"A Killing for Christ is a fast-paced, topical thriller...Hamill’s prose is stylishly punchy...I would guess that Hamill admires Hemingway, Jimmy Breslin, and Mick

"To Funk and Die in LA is a supercharged spin through the dynamic, ever-changing neighborhoods of urban LA. Nelson George's new book is full of music, secrets, heart, and more than a little heartbreak

"Danny Goldberg is a relentless tracker of people. However elusive this Lost Chord may be, Danny G. searches it out and nails it to the tree flesh. Eternity now! 1967 forever!" --Wavy Gravy"Danny Gold