"Cali Thornhill DeWitt: This Magic Moment" at Farewell Books

Nineties youth rebellion meets millennial "meh" and resigned participation in this solo show

"...platitude. And so Cali Thornhill DeWitt's solo exhibition at Farewell Books feels fitting for the present moment: The faded..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Arts Review by Seth Orion Schwaiger

BOOKS by Kevin McNamee-Tweed

In this collection of faux book jackets, you can totally judge books by their covers

"...of drawings ... of fake book covers ... titled BOOKS. The artist was sitting at the counter of Farewell..."

Aug. 14, 2015 Arts Review by Seth Orion Schwaiger

Say Goodbye to Domy Books, Say Hello to Farewell

An Austin epicenter of art and words prepares for metamorphosis

"...After seven years as manager and curator of Domy Books, the tall, ginger-haired fellow with the easygoing manner is..."

Dec. 21, 2012 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Farewell to Allan

Eastside parents watch AISD and IDEA dismantle their neighborhood school

"...sign, telling you that this was the "Allan Elementary Farewell Festival." Teachers and parents had gathered on May 19..."

June 1, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Year in Books

What New Book Did You Most Enjoy in 1998 and Why?

"...Stuart Wade: Kurt Vonnegut's intentionally unfinished farewell Timequake. Nowhere close to his best work, Timequake is..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Books Feature

Farewell

Books Editor Clay Smith says farewell in a final column.

"...the Chronicle's proofreaders and had just started writing about books but wasn't yet the Books editor, a publicist called..."

June 7, 2002 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Farewell, Neal Barrett Jr.

Texas' sci-fi, fantasy, and crime author passes

"...showing his value to and impact on the medium. Books like Interstate Dreams and The Hereafter Gang established him..."

Jan. 14, 2014 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

Farewell to the Danger God: Gary Kent (1933-2023)

The stunt legend who called Austin home died this week

"...Of course, an onscreen life in stunts only last..."

May 26, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Farewell to Linda Bridges, Hero of Texas Schools

Teachers union leader passes, leaving legacy of advocacy

"...A former elementary special education teacher in Corpus Christi..."

Jan. 14, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Farewell For Now to The Highball

A personal look back at the sweetest gin joint on South Lamar

"...the Alamo Plaza, is joining them in the history books, as the complex closes to become condos...."

Nov. 21, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Sad Farewell To Borders Westgate

"...To the people at Borders Books Westgate, Sad to see you go. Yeah … it..."

Feb. 18, 2011 Postmarks

Rock & Roll Books

Gift guide

"...franchise. In his 70th year, Pavarotti recently announced his farewell tour, and Breslin is well-positioned to present a detailed..."

Dec. 3, 2004 Music Feature by David Lynch

"Conner O'Leary: Requesting Entrance"

Surrealism is alive and well at Farewell Books, thanks to the art of Conner O'Leary

"...Farewell Books presents a modest show of eight paintings by..."

July 17, 2015 Arts Review by Seth Orion Schwaiger

Kevin McNamee-Tweed: The Exit Interview

As he leaves Austin, curator and artist Kevin McNamee-Tweed reflects on the city's artists and art community

"...three nominations for his curatorial work and exhibitions. His Books publication was released through Farewell Books, Raw Paw Press,..."

March 10, 2017 Arts Feature by Caitlin Greenwood

News/Print

The circle of life in the print industry

"...anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 3, 7-9pm at Brave New Books (1904-B Guadalupe). Slough was founded by Austin Book Awards..."

July 9, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

Your Saturday’s a Boldly Bookish Thing

Immerse yourself in local stories of print and voice

"...beginning a journey of literature before BookPeople’s Carnival of Books starts at 11:30am this Saturday...."

Aug. 7, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Christopher Robin

Back to the Hundred Acre Wood in this live-action sequel

"...tones as Eeyore), there's a deeper connection to Milne's books than ever. There's an undefinable, slightly mournful quality to..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Cuneiform Press: Strong, Silent Type

Making books more deep in the heart of Texas

"...flimsy, and then there are micro­publishers who produce limited­-edition chapbooks composed of fine papers, printed by hand and antique..."

May 1, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Zines on the Central Library Shelves

The city works to recognize and grow zine culture in Austin

"...of 2014, when around 100 zines were donated from Farewell Books and MonkeyWrench Books, longtime promoters of zine culture...."

May 4, 2018 Arts Feature by Leticia Urieta

"Matthew Genitempo and Schutmaat: Motor Chronicles"

These photographs frame the isolation and beauty of the American West but keep it at a distance

"..."Matthew Genitempo and Bryan Schutmaat: Motor Chronicles"Farewell Books, 913 E. Cesar Chavez, 512/473-2665 www.farewellbookstore.com Through Nov...."

Oct. 31, 2014 Arts Review by Caitlin Greenwood

Studio Visits: Sam Sanford

This painter logs long hours at his easel in an open, airy space at the front of his apartment

"...AC: Regarding your new photorealist paintings currently up at Farewell Books, do you work on one at a time..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Arts Column by Andy Campbell

Schmaltz

Julia Hungerford drums up business at her Jewish, vegetarian sandwich trailer

"...Behind the Eastside bookstore-artspace-clothing shop now known as Farewell Books hides a tiny..."

March 22, 2013 Food Review by Melanie Haupt

Three Cheers for Reading

Our favorite books of 2013

"...From the year's biggest books – Matt Zoller Seitz's Wes Anderson Collection, say –..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Bedside Manner: In Memoriam

A few mournful words for books discarded

"...My bedside table is like a mortuary where books go to be paid their last respects before they..."

April 30, 2012 Books Post by Lindsey Flatt

We Have an Issue: Read Before Burning

Welcome to the Books Issue

"...Welcome to the Books Issue. It's a far-ranging thing: We've got stories on..."

June 30, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Bibliomania

Books We Love and a Few Books We Don't

"...in the Internet Wars by Charles H. Ferguson 4. Farewell to an Idea: Episodes From a History of Modernism..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Books Feature

Point Austin: So Long, It’s Been Good to Know Ya

After a couple of decades … bidding farewell

"...plenty of long-neglected house repairs that still need doing, books demanding to be read, music to enjoy, and the..."

March 27, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Shhmaltz's New Home, Vegan Yacht's Windfall

Today's Austin food news

"...matzoh wizard, is moving from its old digs behind Farewell Books to Rio Rita in October. Break out your..."

Sept. 17, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...By Akki’s suncatchers, becki ho’s hoodies, Spark Collection’s bilingual books, Pippa’s Homebakery’s treats, and much more at the free..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Holmes for the Holidays

Spend the yuletide at 221-B Baker Street, where the library is stocked with new books about Sherlock

"...Though Arthur Conan Doyle wrote his last Sherlock Holmes..."

Dec. 25, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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