Five Graphic Gift Books For Your Creative Favorites

Or even for your own holiday-besieged self, right? Potentially?

"...are the default by now, of course. Which makes books more of a special thing, just on the surface...."

Dec. 15, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

2006 Political Procrastinators' Holiday Gift Guide

Some of these ideas might even be real

"...NewsMax, you can also get the latest Bill O'Reilly book hoax, or if you're feeling even more nostalgic, a..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature

Gift Guide

"...The Believer Book of Writers Talking to Writers..."

Dec. 23, 2005 Books Feature by Jess Sauer

Gift Guide for the Music Head on Your Holiday List

What a fan, finger drummer, or Austin nostalgia freak may want for Christmas

"...Jr. & Eve Monsees, and more. The 16-page photo book unfolds a heartfelt letter from album producer Bill Bentley,..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

It’s Free Comic Book Day in Austin on Saturday

But then, it’s Free Comic Book Day everywhere on Saturday

"...Because that’s the deal on the first Saturday in..."

May 4, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Gift Guide: Puzzle Me This

Jigsaw joints of Asian food, jigsaw japes that Hurt so good

"...puzzle companies. We’re talking about these purveyors of an excellent method of whiling away the hours of a stuck-at-home..."

Dec. 11, 2021 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Cookbooks

Gift Guide

"...to the huge diversity of Mexican cuisines. Although the book's title refers to "discovering authentic Mexican cooking," to my..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Mrs. Claus Delivers

Food Gifts for the Holidays

"...Santa Claus today. In that capacity, I've got some excellent gift suggestions for the food lover on your Christmas,..."

Dec. 15, 1995 Food Feature

No-Cost Travel

Cookbook Heaven II

"...or biographies. When you check out the stacks of books around my office and bedroom, it's predominately cookbooks: cookbooks..."

July 7, 1995 Arts Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Big Books

"...I have to admit that before I picked this book up, I thought the trend of knitting had gone..."

Dec. 10, 2004 Books Feature by Jess Sauer

After a Fashion

Somehow, Stephen has managed to milk attention to his birthday out of another week's column. You'd think they happen more frequently than once a year … perhaps at his age, they do? Plus, some Vivid cowboy news for those who may read this column for different reasons …

"...– warm and chic and very personal. Vickmay was booked already, but I was happy to put myself in..."

Nov. 12, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

The Thin Red Line

Malick's return to filmmakng after a 20-year absence is this WWII story based on James Jones' Guadalcanal novel. The film is a lyrical and introverted study of the curiously destructive relationship between man and nature.

"...Despite having too little to do, the cast is excellent, especially Nolte, although an unbilled Travolta is uncomfortably cast..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Smoke Signals

This voyage of discovery based on Sherman Alexie's novel tells a story about friendship and father-and-son knots among Couer d'Alene Indians, a tale that resonates on the reservation and off.

"...sorts, grinning, bespectacled, socially inept, but with a mystical gift for telling wildly improbable stories to anyone who will..."

July 17, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Fireside Cook Book: The Classic Guide to Fine Cooking for Beginner and Expert

"...The Fireside Cook book: The Classic Guide to Fine Cooking for Beginner and..."

Dec. 5, 2008 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

A Cookbook a Day Keeps the Munchies at Bay

Texas Book Festival showcases seven food books from around the world

"...With the Texas Book Festival rolling into town, there's just one thing on..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Food Feature by Emily Beyda

Scott McCloud in Austin with The Sculptor this Weekend

The affable theorist of Understanding Comics waxes all fictional.

"...Scott McCloud of Understanding Comics fame has a new book out from First Second this week – and he'll..."

Feb. 4, 2015 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Niche Streaming Sites for the Holidays

Give the gift of worlds of entertainment just a click away

"...fan? Check. Horror hound? Check. Sports fanatic? Check. A gift subscription is a surefire way to make someone's holiday..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Hey, Grownups! More Graphic Novels!

Three new releases from those geeky savants at Fantagraphics

"...Looking for a gift for some comics-loving friend this holiday season, citizen? Or..."

Dec. 13, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Hey, Grownups! Graphic Novels!

Three new releases from the good folks at Drawn & Quarterly

"...Looking for a gift for some comics-loving friend this holiday season, citizen? Or..."

Dec. 6, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Holiday Cookbook Roundup

Gift Guide

"...In this captivating book, Pinner remembers these mothers, aunts, neighbor-ladies, and friends in..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Cookbooks

Gift Guide

"...Ten Speed, 344 pp., $35 Cookbooks dealing exclusively with Vietnamese cuisine are rare. Rarer still..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Big Books

Panel Discussions: Further consideration on comix and graphic novels

"...the perfect-bound covers of one lovingly designed and self-published book (with a tip o' the bande-dessine chapeau to the..."

Dec. 10, 2004 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips

Take a ride on Capt. Day Trips' magical musical tour

"...an art gallery, hosts traveling exhibits, and has an excellent gift shop...."

March 14, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Cookbooks

Gift Guide

"...for that matter). In turn, I found Kim Haasarud's book a very compelling, fun, and eye-pleasing effort. The recipes..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Rock & Roll Books

Gift guide

"...blockbuster Dylan biography dominates the season's rock & roll books, there are dozens and dozens more of note, including..."

Dec. 3, 2004 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Whisks Up

The Way To Cook

"...years, I'm always on the lookout for good "beginner's" cookbooks. Part of the attraction is purely selfish; as a..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Food Feature

Video Box Sets

"...trying to steer clear of the boring old mundane gifts like underwear, socks, sweaters (useful about five days a..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Screens Feature by Jerry Renshaw

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 24 - January 4

"...of liberty," in the words of the Old Testament book Leviticus. During this grace period, enslaved people were supposed..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Requiem for a Sane Man

Exalting comic maverick Bill Hicks on the 10th anniversary of his passing

"...way I always tore out each page of a book as I read it, "bookmarking" my next starting place,..."

March 12, 2004 Arts Feature by Steve Birmingham

Postmarks

ACC Needs Planning, Not Damning

"...years been providing what is generally acknowledged to be excellent teaching...."

June 20, 1997 Column

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