In working on a video piece for the author Shane Jones, it’s difficult to select imagery — not for lack of inspiration, but for an overflow of beautiful, meaningful, inspiring visions that his novels conjure up. Daniel Fights A Hurricane has not-yet been released via Penguin Books. The novel comes out in a month or two [from what I can see however, you can pre-order online!].

Herschel was privately convinced of, and utterly obsessed with, finding evidence of civilized life on the Moon. He’d also written a paper the year before that seemed to be the work of an educated lunatic. Herschel didn’t just see trees on the Moon. He saw circuses….

Woody Allen on the set of Annie Hall with Jonathan Munk, who played the young Alvy, 1977

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I referenced this video in a long email exchange this week between myself and the great woman, writer and mother Kristen Iskandrian. Going back to visit it myself is like opening a time capsule..

Inspiration: The look I’m going for while on panel. And in other news….

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Celebrate the launch of the 12th issue of Her Royal Majesty international literary and arts journal, based in Paris. On May 11, 2012, there will be simultaneous launch parties across the world.

Arts and Entertainment by:
Erika Spring (Au Revoir Simone)  // Ellen Frances // Dan Estabrook  // Patrick C. Roberts (Roberts Stage Co.) // Shya Scanlon (Forecast ) // Christy-Claire Katien and more surprise guests.

Join the event and get details on facebook HERE.

Fig. 19 will be slinging delicious HRM inspired cocktails. There will be a special edition print raffle to support both Her Royal Majesty and NP Contemporary Art Center. *FREE

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Amber Ortolano

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