Current
The Wretched of the Earth
Author:
Frantz Fanon
Genre(s):
non-fiction
Thoughts/Notes:
This book was actually a pick from my old book club. Rip to that book club, I ended up not rebooting it for this year, it just kinda fell off... anyways I found myself picking this up again. Honestly haven't been in much of a reading mood lately so I don't know how far I'll get into this, but it's compelling.
Finished
Art & Fear
Author:
David Bayles, Ted Orland
Genre(s):
non-fiction, self help
Thoughts/Notes:
Saw some artist oomfs talking about this book and I'm... kind of struggling art wise so I figure I'd pick it up.
Update: There were some nice reminders in this book, but it didn't really tell me anything I didn't already know. If anything, this book was a sore and unwanted reminder of my situation, and the actual issue at hand. Not to be like
"the problem is capitalism" but yeah, the problem is capitalism. Anyways on the off chance that anyone reading this is rich and likes my art, consider
giving me your money so I can make more art instead of selling my labor for ass wages.
...That aside, I could see this book being usefull to either young artists or anyone just getting started in art; the book is not limited to the visual arts, so whatever creative endeavors you're in, this book has you in mind.
Love Songs for Monsters
Author:
Anthony Ha
Genre(s):
fiction, science fiction, short story
Thoughts/Notes:
Grabbed this lil book while
Youth in Decline was having a sale. Out of the three short stories, I'd say the first was my favorite; a vignet of an unlikely pair, a human and a lake monster, surviving and trekking through some kind of zombie apocalypse. All stories considered, it was an alright read. I do like that it was riso printed; I understand why most books aren't, but still... Also could've used some more careful editing I think, there were a few awkward grammer mistakes.
Beloved
Author:
Toni Morrison
Genre(s):
fiction, historical fiction, horror (imo)
Thoughts/Notes:
This... is a straight up horror. Didn't see it listed or advertised as such anywhere, but that's what I got. Makes sense given the subject matter, slavery is horrific. But it's not just that. There's the titular ghost, yeah, but Morrisons prose as well... usually lyrical, at parts it lilts into a fragmentation that's disconcerting, builds anticipation. As if the parts omitted/unspoken are waiting in the margins to strangle you.
This kinda blew my mind a little, I can't lie. I want to read even more of her works... and I'm kinda curious to see the movie adaptation of this as well.
Planned
nothing for now... wanna rec me something?
