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Reverse-Gentrification of the Literary World

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Haiti Noir 2: The Classics

The best anthology of classic Haitian fiction ever assembled, unparalleled in scope.

Fearless Vampire Killers: The Bad Brains Photographs

This collection includes Glen E. Friedman’s most iconic images of Bad Brains, as well as many never-before-seen photographs and endsheet art by Shepard Fairey.

Now available for preorder. All preorders will ship on or before April 1, 2025.
For a SIGNED copy of the book, please select “SIGNED BY GLEN E. FRIEDMAN” in the drop-down menu below and click “ADD TO CART.” Or, for a 25% discount off the list price, please select “Unsigned.”

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Black Sheep Digit

In conjunction with the publication of Pills and Starships by Lydia Millet—the latest release from our Black Sheep imprint for Young Adults and Young Readers—we’ve created the Black Sheep Digit, comprising excerpts from Pills and Starships and our first two Black Sheep releases, Changers Book One: Drew by T Cooper and Allison Glock-Cooper and Game World by C. J. Farley.

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Upcoming Events

Billy Childish & Ted Kessler — City Lights (VIRTUAL)

1/18/25, 11:00am

Billy Childish & Ted Kessler present To Ease My Troubled Mind, in conversation with Guy Picciotto of Fugazi (VIRTUAL event, 11:00am PT/2:00pm ET/7:00pm UK)

Ravi Coltrane & Brandee Younger — Rough Trade NYC (New York, NY)

2/6/25, 6:00pm

Ravi Coltrane & Brandee Younger discuss Alice Coltrane’s Monument Eternal; moderated by Ashley Kahn

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