Tigerbelle: The Wyomia Tyus Story
A timely memoir about world record–breaking Tyus’s 1964 and 1968 Olympic victories, amid the turbulence of the 1960s, along with contemporary reflections.
The Vision Through My Lens: My Life in Basketball and Beyond
Making Music: Conversations with Record Producers
About Time (Paperback)
Day One: 2024 Was 1984 FAFO
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John Crow’s Devil
The long-awaited paperback reissue of the acclaimed Jamaican author’s debut novel.
Interficial ARTelligence: The Moments That Met Me
Legendary hip-hop artist Chuck D (Public Enemy, Prophets of Rage) details and illustrates his encounters with some of society’s most influential musicians, entertainers, politicians, athletes, and public figures.
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John Baccigaluppi — Book Passage (Corte Madera, CA)
10/3/26, 11:00am
John Baccigaluppi presents Making Music, in conversation with SASAMI.
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10/9/26, 7:00pm
Larry Crane presents Making Music, in conversation with John McEntire.
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Exclusive Chuck D Preorder
Now available for preorder: the latest “naphic grovel” by rap legend Chuck D
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The new paperback edition of David Duchovny’s debut poetry collection, About Time, is now available for preorder.
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