Adult Play

It’s human nature to try and recapture childhood, be it with comfort food, nostalgia (Stranger Things, anyone?), or something else that puts you in a youthful state of mind. In this issue we explore the various ways Austin is keeping things childish, from puzzle rooms to pop culture to Pokémon and beyond. And if you were hoping for “adult play” in a sexual sense, that will have to wait for another issue. Sorry.

Adult Play: Storm Thorgerson by Steve Miller
Adult Play: Storm Thorgerson by Steve Miller
The joker and the LP art genius, an honest-to-God love story

July 29, 2016

Adult Audio Coloring Book Sampler
Adult Audio Coloring Book Sampler
A look back at illustrated album covers old and new

July 28, 2016

Unlocking the Joys of Austin’s Puzzle Rooms
Unlocking the Joys of Austin’s Puzzle Rooms
Escape rooms bring the solitary diversions to life

July 28, 2016

Austin Collectors Show Off Their Toys
Austin Collectors Show Off Their Toys
Lights, camera, action figures!

July 28, 2016

New <i>Harry Potter</i> Prompts BookPeople to Revive the Magic of Release Parties Past
Harry Potter's Magic Revival
J.K. Rowling's latest brings the gang back together for one last hurrah

July 28, 2016

Making Connections at Adult Summer Camp
Making Connections at Adult Summer Camp
Because we all need a little more goofiness in our lives

July 28, 2016

Sandtray Therapy Unlocks Austin's Inner Child
Sand Therapy Unlocks Your Inner Child
Playing in the sand and creating a world

July 28, 2016

Activity Page
Activity Page
Fun with words and pictures

July 28, 2016

When the Movies You Loved as a Kid Don’t Hold Up
When They Don't Hold Up
Shedding film nostalgia

July 28, 2016

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