Roger Ebert, film critic and culture writer, died early this year, but his work remains. Check out his autobiography “Life Itself”—the chronicle of his personal history as a writer that spans half a century. (via Roger Ebert Biography & Movie Reviews | Roger Ebert)

This fold-out art book tells some kinda weird story. I dont know. But it’s a cool collaborative project between some of today’s cutting edge illustrators. Includes art by Milwaukee’s own “The Little Friends of Printmaking”! (via The Exquisite Book | Julia Rothman Illustration)

Mary Beth Keane’s chilling novel chronicles the life of Mary Mallon—aka Typhoid Mary. She was a healthy carrier of the typhoid fever and spread it where ever she went, leaving death and destruction in her wake. Good times!

This beautiful/horrifying graphic novel has some of my favorite things: werewolves, teenage monster hunters, and americana. Read it.

(via Alabaster: Wolves HC :: Profile :: Dark Horse Comics)

(via Music | Paramore)

Jeffrey Brown’s new book answers the age-old question: What would life be like for the Dark Lord of the Sith if he had raised Leia? It’s funny and cute and poignant. And funny.

Wondrous Bughouse

Youth Lagoon

From Pitchfork’s review: “Though unnerving, it is familiar, albeit in a style of indie rock that was prominent when Powers was, by his own admission, listening to Bad Boy records Allen might’ve played a part in. Think of the Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev, Grandaddy, Sparklehorse, Modest Mouse, Built To Spill, all bands who in some way combined a projected naivety with grand designs: adolescent vocals picking at metaphysical mysteries, an insatiable curiosity with the capabilities of the studio.”

Duck Dynasty: Season 1

Evidently this is about a family of people with beards who do funny things. I’ve never seen it, but my dad likes it, which is rarely a good sign when it comes to television… Anyway, we have seasons 1 and 2! Get ‘em while you can!

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The unexpected thing is that there is a Pale Orc boss-level bad guy that serves no purpose. However, it’s a pretty dang beautiful movie. The same sets, costumes, landscape and epic music from the LOTR trilogy return here. Also: Gollum. Although Professor Tolkien would disagree, it’s not terrible, and it could be much worse than it is…

Les Misérables

This is a musical, sure, but what they don’t tell you is that there are a total of 30 spoken words in the whole movie. The music is great, though, the singing is meh, but the cinematography is “rich” and “vibrant.” I don’t know why I put those in quotes.

Juxtapoz Handmade

Juxtapoz Art and Culture Magazine

Want to know what’s new in the “handmade” movement? Get some hipster cred and find out about artwork built from cardboard, yarn, felt and other non-digital items. Maybe even be inspired to make your own erotic embroidery! This Juxtapoz collection also features work by Wisconsin-born artist Gregory Euclide (best known for his cover-art on Bon Iver’s Grammy-winning self-titled album).

Beasts of the Southern Wild

Winner at Sundance, Cannes, and the Golden Globes, “Beasts of the Southern Wild” is up for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. But what is it all about?

When her tough but loving father Wink (Dwight Henry) succumbs to a mysterious malady, the fierce and determined girl bravely sets out on a journey to the outside world. But Hushpuppy’s quest is hindered by a “busted” universe that melts the ice caps and unleashes an army of prehistoric beasts.

Enjoy!

All We Love We Leave Behind

Converge

The last, great hardcore album? Or the continuing evolution of a band that is still at the top of its game after 20 years? I dunno. Rock.

The Bird King: An Artist’s Notebook

Shaun Tan

Shaun Tan has made some very strange books. “The Arrival” was his ode to the immigrant experience; a giant, wordless comic strip that told the story of someone trying to fit in to a new place. “The Bird King” shows Tan’s rough-drafts, sketches, and storyboards for all kinds of new ideas.