Ben Collins

Discover the power of memes in shaping modern politics with Meme Wars. Leading experts Joan Donovan, Emily Dreyfuss, and Brian Friedberg delve into the digital underworld, revealing how far-right operatives use memes to push conspiracy theories, disinformation, and white nationalism into the mainstream. Explore the tactics of provocateurs such as Alex Jones and Milo Yiannopoulos, and understand the impact of the "Stop the Steal" movement. Meme Wars is a political thriller and cautionary tale about the dangers of online extremism in modern America.

De los clubs de la parte baja del East Side a los almacenes de Williamsburg: el relato de una época que cambió la música y la ciudad de Nueva York para siempre, narrado por sus protagonistas. A partir de casi doscientas entrevistas originales realizadas por una escritora que recuerda las resacas en primera persona, Meet me in the bathroom continúa la gran tradición del entrañable clásico Por favor, mátame de Legs McNeil y Gillian McCain. Este libro describe la primera década de nuestro milenio con su inagotable gloria épica y traza un retrato brillante de una ciudad, una industria y una generación al borde de un cambio sísmico. A medida que el siglo XX llegaba a su fin, la ciudad de Nueva York iba apagándose como capital cultural. El vibrante centro de la ciudad se había convertido -«gracias» a inyecciones de dinero fresco- en un museo moribundo, en el patio de recreo de banqueros y de la nueva hornada de profesionales punto com. Si querías vivir el rock and rol¡, la ciudad de Nueva York era el último lugar al que ir. Y, sin embargo, la década siguiente, este mismo escenario se convertiría en la plataforma de un radical renacimiento cultural. ¿Cómo sucedió todo esto? En este fascinante relato oral de quienes estuvieron allí, tocando en bandas, sirviendo copas, firmando cheques e informando de lo que ocurría, Lizzy Goodman recopila la crónica del renacimiento del rock neoyorquino. A partir de 2000 y durante los primeros años del nuevo milenio, The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Interpol, The Moldy Peaches, LCD Soundsystem y otros grupos musicales, que habían estado afinando su estilo en la oscuridad, se convirtieron inesperadamente en reflejos de una floreciente y renovada ciudad que estaba decidida a renacer tras los devastadores atentados del 11 de septiembre.

Discover the shocking story of America's most notorious far-right group in We Are Proud Boys. Investigative journalist Andy B. Campbell delves into the origins and rise of the Proud Boys, exposing their bizarre rituals and violent reputation. Using groundbreaking reporting, Campbell showcases how they became the unofficial enforcement arm of the Republican Party and how their ultimate goal of desensitizing Americans to political violence has succeeded. This gripping and frightening narrative serves as a necessary insight into the playbook of domestic extremism and how to push back against radicalism before it engulfs our democracy.

Discover the explosive rise of the Flat Earth movement in Off the Edge by Kelly Weill. Beginning with its origins in the 1830s, Weill explores the reasons behind human divergences in belief and shows how social media has powered the movement's growth. Through firsthand accounts at Flat Earther conferences, Off the Edge introduces us to an eccentric cast of characters and reveals the dangerous consequences of this divisive conspiracy theory. A must-read for anyone interested in the psychology of belief and the impact of social media on our reality.

"Travel with Danny Deck as he sets off on a road trip from Houston to California in search of artistic inspiration. Along the way, he encounters a colorful and unforgettable cast of characters on a journey that will leave readers laughing and crying. This classic novel is hailed as one of the best portraits of America's fourth-largest city and captures the bittersweet essence of friendships and the struggles of the artistic life. Larry McMurtry's unparalleled storytelling technique will have you hooked until the end."

Experience a haunting tale of urban fear and loneliness in this American noir classic, now available in authoritative e-book editions from The Library of America. Follow the story of a man, falsely accused of his wife's murder, as he assumes a different identity after escaping from prison. David Goodis's work is a must-read for fans of the crime genre. Check out other Goodis classics such as Nightfall, The Burglar, The Moon in the Gutter, and Street of No Return.

Discover the urgent issue of the Right to Die movement in The Inevitable, a captivating book by Katie Engelhart. With a focus on doctors, patients, and activists, Engelhart delves into the quest for a "good death" as the world's population grows older, and the fight for the right to die with dignity. Delve into the lives of six individuals, including doctors and patients, as they meticulously plan their final hours away from medical offices and hospital ethics committees. With deeply reported portraits of people across Australia, North America, and Europe, The Inevitable is a wide-ranging and incisive exploration of this ever-growing issue.

Go undercover with Talia Lavin, a smart and unapologetic Jewish woman who takes on the online world of hate in Culture Warlords. Journey into the heart of white supremacy and discover the extremists hiding in plain sight, from Incels to Christian extremists. In this shocking and humorous book, Lavin exposes the tactics and ideologies of these hate groups and shows us how we can fight back against online hate.

En Mi año de descanso y relajación, Ottessa Moshfegh hace de Manhattan el epicentro de una civilización, la del año 2000, dominada por la apatía. Como una oscura bella durmiente, la narradora de esta novela decide encerrarse durante un año en su piso de una de las zonas más exclusivas de Nueva York, asistida por una herencia ingente y por una gran cantidad de fármacos, para dedicarse a dormir y ver películas de Whoopi Goldberg y Harrison Ford. El inicio de un siglo supuestamente trepidante encuentra a nuestra protagonista durmiendo en el sofá con la tele encendida. Con mucho cinismo, series, películas comerciales y narcóticos, y a costa de cortar todo vínculo humano, cualquiera puede sobrellevar esta vida. Ahora bien, ¿lo que queremos es sobrellevarla?