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You Can Feel the Venue’s Heartbeat on Every Page of ‘Showtime at the Apollo’
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You Can Feel the Venue’s Heartbeat on Every Page of ‘Showtime at the Apollo’

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 / 12 February 2019

How do we measure the status of a performer's Holy Grail like the Apollo Theater in 2019? Ted Fox and James Otis Smith's beautifully realized, updated graphic history brings this rich history to life.

Graphic Fiction ‘Apollo’ Reminds Us of the Heights Humanity Can Reach
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Graphic Fiction ‘Apollo’ Reminds Us of the Heights Humanity Can Reach

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 / 13 November 2018

Revisiting the moon landing via graphic fiction work, Apollo, offers a vital reminder of hope and possibility in these dark and petty times.