Mr. Loverman
A groundbreaking, hilarious novel about two elder gay Caribbean men coming to terms with being closeted in a changing world.
From a Basement in Seattle, the Poster Art of Brad Klausen: Expanded Edition
Honolulu Noir
Hunters in High Heels: Limited Edition Preorder
Broke Heart Blues
Depeche Mode: Live
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The Plot Against Hip Hop
A bad-ass noir novel set in hip hop culture, by best-selling and critically-acclaimed author Nelson George.
They Better Call Me Sugar: My Journey from the Hood to the Hardwood
In unflinchingly honest prose, Sugar Rodgers shares her inspiring story of overcoming tremendous odds to become an all-star in the WNBA.
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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)
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Ravi Coltrane & Brandee Younger discuss Alice Coltrane’s Monument Eternal; moderated by Ashley Kahn
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Limited Edition Preorders and Special Offers
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Quarantine Q&A: David Duchovny
Akashic publisher Johnny Temple about basketball, music, literature, and more—in under 5 minutes!
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