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Arab in America

Toufic El Rassi In this autobiography-meets-graphic novel, Beirut-born lecturer and write Toufic El Rassi illustrates the daily prejudice and discrimination experienced by Muslims and Arabs in modern American society. Drawing from his personal history, Toufic shows how hard it is to maintain an Arab Identity in a country saturated with anti-Arab propaganda, examining the role of media and pop culture against the backdrop of 9/11, two Gulf Wars, and U.S. involvement in the Middle East. Arab in America is a must read for those infuriated with the absurdity and blatant prejudice of contemporary American foreign policy!

Arab in America by Toufic El Rassi 8.5 x 11, 100p, $14.95 978-0-86719-673-3

Cynic's Guide to a Rich and Full Life

Mario Digiorgio Emerging, prize-winning comedian Mario DiGiorgio gives tongue-in-cheek advice on how to be more self-centered, cynical, and most importantly, hilariously inappropriate. Some suggest that this black cloud of wisdom is, in fact, the Anti-Christ in book form. But you know better. You know there comes a time when children need tripping, dolphins need flogging, and by gum, old people need a-murderin. Add it to your collection today for a brighter and more bitter tomorrow. "Dance like nobody's watching. Then apologize to those who were." "Tape record your mother's laughter. Play it at your father's funeral." "Help a child plant a garden. They have no idea what pot looks like." "Write down three things that were great about today. I know, neither can I."

Cynic's Guide to a Rich and Full Life by Mario di Giorgio 8.5 x 11, 100p, $9.95 978-0-86719-685-6

Abject Expressionism

Ron English A comprehensive survey covering 20 years of English's career, from staged photography to neo-Surrealist oil paintings to street art. An important look at the work of an artist who has been at the forefront of activist art movements in photography, painting and underground music. English's work often involves 'liberating' commercial billboards with his own messages: he wrangles carefully created corporate iconographies so they are metaphorically turned upside down, used against the corporations they are meant to represent. English's work has been exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide, including Paris' MOCA and NYC's Whitney.

Ron English's Abject Expressionism 12 x 9, Hardcover, 198p, $39.95 978-0-86719-689-4

"Ron English has been called the Robin Hood of Madison Avenue for his seminal work in billboard subvertising and is widely considered to be a founding member of the Culture Jamming movement." -Juxtapoz