A couple weeks ago, I posted part one of Max Dagger: Symphony of Badass - the new film from the guys from Tasty Dude Films. Above, you can see part two in the five-part noir serial. The “Tasty Dudes” are friends of the site, and I would appreciate it if you give the movie a look.
Now, on to the week online. Lots of interesting news and writing, including a couple new bars coming to Maine and a two-book deal for the author of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Check it all out after the jump.
Brews
- Stone Brewing announces the rollout of their Imperial Russian Stout nationwide. [via BeerNews.org]
- Appellation Beer has some great links and info about the history of homebrewing in America. [from Appellation Beer Blog]
- While I was at the Kate the Great release this spring in Portsmouth, I noticed some folks from the brewery rolling around with a camera. This week, they posted the video on their blog. [from the Portsmouth Brewery YouTube page]
- Think crappy macro beer will dominate American taste forever. A bit of perspective, please. [from Shut up about Barclay Perkins]
- Love great beer bars, but can’t get to Ebenezer’s in Lovell or down to the beer bars in Portland? The Pannepot Cafe, opening in Brunswick this June, will offer a new option for beer lovers in the Midcoast. [from BeerNews.org]
- Some neat beer stuff. Because everybody loves swag. [from A Good Beer Blog]
- Though I’m sad to see Eggspectation go, I’m excited about a new Sea Dog brewpub opening in Eggspectation’s former South Portland location. [from Blog About Beer]
Books
- re: Secret Identities. [from io9]
- Do you have what it takes to be a literary agent for a day? Find out tomorrow. [from Nathan Bransford - Literary Agent]
- I had no idea that science fiction writers created the terms “deep space”, “computer virus”, and “robotics” (among others). [from io9]
- If you enjoyed Bonk (or like S-E-X), you’ll get a kick out of Mary Roach talking about writing her own sex scene. [from GalleyCat]
- I’m a certified 1st Amendment-loving anti-censorship lefty, and Trish’s fantastic rant about fair use touched all the right buttons for me. [from Hey Lady! Whatcha Readin'?]
- This whole Twilight phenomenon might be getting a little out of hand. [from Geekologie]
- I’m happy to report that, after all the buzz around Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, author Seth Grahame-Smith has signed a two-book, six-figure deal. I am already looking forward to Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. [from Publishers Weekly]
- The Book Lady’s Blog has another great edition of “Adventures in Bookselling.” This week’s question - So what, exactly, is literature? [from The Book Lady's Blog]
Have a great holiday, everyone!
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Thanks for the shout-out, Josh! I’m sure you have some bookselling adventures to share as well, and I’d love to hear about them!