Stephen King’s Revised Edition Of The Gunslinger To Be Published By Donald M. Grant

May 25, 2008

Donald M. Grant will be publishing a new book containing THE LITTLE SISTERS OF ELURIA and the revised edition of THE GUNSLINGER.  The book will be illustrated by Michael Whelan and will contain new art as well as the art originally published in the first edition of THE GUNSLINGER.  Price, schedule and other details have not been set and when further information is available it will be posted on their website and published in their newsletter.

 

 


The Best Sandwiches in America

May 25, 2008

Esquire Magazine’s coast-to-coast list of the finest meals on sliced bread. No burgers allowed.

See the 2008 list here.

 

 

(Pictured above) Porchetta from Salumi, Seattle

The daily fresh-pulled mozzarella runs out before the line of customers at Salumi, started by Armandino Batali (Mario’s dad). Don’t let the curing bats of fennel-studded finocchiona dangling from meat hooks distract: You want the porchetta — braised-until-melting pork shoulder with peppers, carrots, and onions on a stout roll to soak up the profligate juices. (309 Third Avenue South; 206-621-8772)


Starz Presents: Comic Books Unbound On June 10th

May 25, 2008

Hollywood has always utilized comic books for inspiration and many of the blockbuster franchises have been adapted from the comics (think Batman, Spider-Man, Superman, X-Men and the Iron Man).

 

Starz Inside: Comic Books Unbound (June 10/10:00 p.m.) looks at the evolution and revolutions in this colorful corner of show business, going behind-the-scenes to explore how filmmakers work with and bring to life comic books and characters to the big screen.