MAY 1994 - VOL. 3 NO. 4

Favourite Authors

Features

Sex, Art, and American Culture "While some of [Camille Paglia's] messages may infuriate, her ideas cannot be overlooked. She possesses a unique voice that demands the attention of anyone interested in culture and politics in the world today." - Tom Davis
Canadian Authors "It seems to me that I have learned as much about Canada from fictional and non-academic sources as I have from the statistics and facts I have read." Euan writes about five well known Canadian authors. - Dr. Euan Taylor
Book Reviews by Alexander Varty Alexander Varty reviews three books: Incredibly Strange Music, Volume 1; A Whole Brass Band; and A Hard Core Logo. - Alexander Varty

Departments

Editor's Note - Ian Wojtowicz
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Music Notes: Feature "We talked for two hours, and Mr. Mandela said how wonderful it was when the prisoners heard our [records] from their cells, that it sounded like freedom. Then he said, 'now you must come home!'" - Ken Eisner
Music Notes: Pop/Rock/R&B Ken reviews ten albums by musicians such as Bonnie Raitt, Tori Amos, Sam Phillips, The Golden Palaminos and Vinx. - Ken Eisner
Music Notes: Jazz/Worldbeat Ken reviews ten albums by musicians such as Jan Garbarek, The Shuffle Demons, The Gipsy Kings, Material and BABKAS. - Ken Eisner
Movies: Wide Release Ken reviews six wide release film such as Bad Girls, Threesome, The Hudsucker Proxy and Serial Mom. - Ken Eisner
Movies: Arthouse/Independant Ken reviews five arthouse and independant films such as A House of Spirits, Belle Epoque and Sirens. - Ken Eisner
The Keepers of Light "We're in for a treat this month. We lucked out. The Station Street Arts Centre is holding their Anything Goes art auction this week, and several of Vancouver's best photographers have donated work for the show." - Kent Barrett
The Latin Quarter "Fuente's genius is undeniable. He has brought to us the myths and ideas of Mexico's past and present, with a beauty, passion and brilliance, that can be understood by even those who have not so much as glimpsed at a postcard from Mexico." - Andreas Seppelt
The Wine Enthusiast "Today, B.C. wineries are starting to be known more for their quality table wines rather than the cheap jug wines that were the industry standard." - Tom Davis
Cuisine A recipe for Peaches Chambord. - Markus Jakobsson