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On ‘Blueschild Baby’, George Cain’s Searing Novel of Addiction: An Interview
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On ‘Blueschild Baby’, George Cain’s Searing Novel of Addiction: An Interview

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 / 20 February 2020

George Cain's 1970 semi-autobiographical novel Blueschild Baby, recently republished by Ecco, is a difficult and unapologetic work about the life of a functioning drug addict. In this interview Imran Khan discusses Cain's work and life with his ex-wife, Jo Lynne, and son, Malik.

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.

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‘Harlem Is Nowhere’ Is An Ingenious Weaving of History and Experience

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 / 16 September 2011
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Baldwin’s Harlem: A Biography by Herb Boyd

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 / 21 February 2008