The Fifth Annual Austin Fermentation Fest Is Sunday

An interview about gut health, Barton Springs Mill, and pickles

"...days. Kombucha lines the aisles of gas station convenience stores, half of the fries for sale in Austin seem..."

Oct. 20, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Do We Really Need More Superhero Movies?

We asked local artists if we're approaching Peak Cape anytime soon

"...Alex Robinson, comics creator: I want them to keep..."

April 25, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Guaranteed gags

Matt Bearden on what jokes you'll hear at Moontower and why he's not all a-Twitter

"...from a place where it's 70 degrees year round: comic-book stores. 5) Queso. Outsiders aren't always clear on the..."

April 27, 2012 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Sound of the City

Black Milk's Detroit "oomph"

"...after the first minute of conversation: He’s smart. Possibly book smart, though we didn’t get to talk about books...."

Jan. 13, 2010 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

An Open Letter to Reno, Nevada...

Reno: Not such a great place for movies

"...made and, hey, I'm already in Reno. Your video stores probably have 20-plus copies just waiting for outsiders like..."

June 24, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Joe Strummer: 'Punk Rock Warlord'

"...Faber, all 600-plus detailed pages of it, is hitting book stores next Wednesday, May 23. That’s the day its..."

May 15, 2007 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Film Reviews

"...incisively bawdy stand-up footage, tour-bus candor, and trips to comic-book stores, Blieden explores what it means to be funny..."

March 18, 2005 Screens Feature by Courtney Fitzgerald

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...sector, those underpaying locally owned restaurants, clubs, coffee shops, book stores, record merchants, etc. that have come to depend..."

April 16, 2004 Column

SXSW Imposed Upon Young Austinites

"...sector, those underpaying locally owned restaurants, clubs, coffee shops, book stores, record merchants, etc., that have come to depend..."

April 13, 2004 Postmarks

Ourshelves

What does an atheist / war buff / microbiologist do for a living? Brew beer, of course. What does he do when he's not brewing? He reads: books on World War II, sociobiology, and beer.

"...does he do when he's not brewing? He reads: books on World War II, sociobiology, and beer...."

Oct. 3, 2003 Books Feature by Kate Cantrill

Holiday Wish Lists 2001

"...DAT recorder; light kits & tripods; film theory booksAustin Habitat for Humanity310 Comal #100, 472-8788..."

Dec. 14, 2001 Features Feature

World of Books

The Fifth Annual Texas Book Festival

"...polishing off a collection of stories that should see stores in early 2002. She's also at work on a..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Books Feature by Shannon McCormick

Good Works

Faith United Behind a Paint Scraper

"...of technology," he says. For evidence, Flood says that books on spirituality continue to be among the hottest items..."

Dec. 27, 1996 News Feature

Never-Ending Story

Independent? Chain? The Bookstore Dilemma

"...Congress Avenue Booksellers photograph by John Anderson There's no hard data to..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Keeping Up Appearances

Community Relations Coordinator... or Juggler?

"...David Hutts, the affable and energetic marketing manager for Book People, is telling disaster stories. "She showed up about..."

March 6, 1998 Books Feature by Jay Hardwig

Point of Sale

"...Tracey Tarlton and Peggy Hailey, Book People's book buyers photograph by John Anderson..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Books Feature by Clay Smith

The Genial General

ABA President Barbara Thomas Steps Down

"...part of a press conference defending a Washington, D.C. bookstore ordered by Kenneth Starr to turn over a list..."

May 29, 1998 Books Feature by Lisa Tozzi

Specialty Bookstores

Miles of Aisles or One-on-One?

"...The nice thing about large general bookstores, in addition to comfy chairs and other amenities, is..."

Feb. 23, 1996 Books Feature by Barbara Strickland

God Save the Screen

Zack Carlson and Bryan Connolly spent seven years hunting Mohawks for their mad, mammoth compendium, Destroy All Movies!!!: The Complete Guide to Punks on Film

"...research necessary to create their mammoth and insanely comprehensive book, Destroy All Movies!!!: The Complete Guide to Punks on..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Going for Broke

Fruit Salad Days

"...Geissler, a German immigrant who exported rock & roll books back to Europe as the Flying Book Service, started..."

June 18, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

An Inside Look at Austin’s Biggest Used Bookstore

Half Price Books, N. Lamar: “We tend more toward the unusual.”

"...we told you a little bit about the rare books room in the back of Half Price Books at..."

Oct. 19, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...and quietly has always been the real problem, not stores of existing weapons. You may doubt the ability of..."

July 18, 2003 Column

Postscripts

"...Book People has plans to end its radio ad campaign..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Books Column

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...only Kan­sas and Alabama still have laws on the books banning the sale of sexual devices. – Jordan Smith..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature

In the Beginning There Was... the Demo

Cutting Tracks and Everything After

"...musician's lifetime). Before anybody's going to record your songs, book you for a gig, or put up cash for..."

May 12, 1995 Music Feature

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...records and music, was the access. I've always loved books and records, and working at Waterloo was like working..."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Strength of Character

Like John Irving, Peter Hedges can create characters with such depth and originality it’s as if you have spent a lifetime in search of their company.

"...either, but it didn't stop him from adapting the book for Swedish director Lasse Hallström (who would go on..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

On the 12th Day of Christmas

"...Brooks, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and Jewel all hit stores. In fact, the music business' day of retail reckoning..."

Dec. 25, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Returns to Sender

Recovering From the Returns Crunch

"...it been as undesirable as in recent months. The book industry writhes in well-publicized turmoil as Ken Auletta and..."

March 13, 1998 Books Feature by Barbara Strickland

Only the Tip of the Iceberg...

"...are indeed just a few of the many specialty bookstores around Austin. This doesn't include the myriad used bookstores..."

Feb. 23, 1996 Books Feature

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