Michelangelo in Marble (with a 500-year Warranty)

from the New York Times Michelangelo for Readers With Deep Pockets By ELISABETTA POVOLEDO BOLOGNA, Italy — The gala presentation of “Michelangelo: La Dotta Mano” (“Michelangelo: The Wise Hand”), a volume of photographs of this Renaissance master’s sculptures, may well...

Activist Guerillas Begin Bombing L.A.

from the Los Angeles Times   Guerrilla gardener movement takes root in L.A. area Scott planted the garden on the median early in the morning to avoid detection. He continues to weed and clean. Residents encourage his work. Photo by Mark Bolster/LA Times   Stealth...

Welcome to LA

from Waterstones UK Bright Shiny Morning by James Frey From the publisher: Welcome to LA. City of contradictions. It is home to movie stars and down-and-outs. Palm-lined beaches and gridlock. Shopping sprees and gun sprees. Bright Shiny Morning takes a wild ride...