So, yesterday was the official kick-off of the Keep Portland Weird festival here in Paris, which meant that I had a reading/screening in the...
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Brilliantly insane. Spaceman Blues braids the various meanings of Alien, and plays on the hopes and fears of everyone who loves the history of immigration in this country and fears what the future may hold for those who have not yet come. Under the Sci-Fi exterior is a social and political commentary, a love story (as the title says), a tragic hero and a view of New York that will change the way you see the city forever. This book made me laugh, cry and think - I can give it no greater praise than that.
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My 18 month old just got hooked on this book. He loves the illustrations and the beat of the text. We read it 10 times in a row this morning - seriously. Great fun and a very creative idea.
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Spaceman Blues: A Love Song by Brian Slattery
jarygel, September 25, 2007
Brilliantly insane. Spaceman Blues braids the various meanings of Alien, and plays on the hopes and fears of everyone who loves the history of immigration in this country and fears what the future may hold for those who have not yet come. Under the Sci-Fi exterior is a social and political commentary, a love story (as the title says), a tragic hero and a view of New York that will change the way you see the city forever. This book made me laugh, cry and think - I can give it no greater praise than that.(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
Noisy City Night
jarygel, August 29, 2006
My 18 month old just got hooked on this book. He loves the illustrations and the beat of the text. We read it 10 times in a row this morning - seriously. Great fun and a very creative idea.