Real Life

"In a book rich with formal variety and lyric intensity, Carr takes up economic inequality, gendered violence, losses bo... (more)

"In a book rich with formal variety and lyric intensity, Carr takes up economic inequality, gendered violence, losses both personal and national, and the crisis of the body within all of these forces. Standing at the crossroads between the real and the supernatural, the actual and the imaginary, Real Life: An Installation is a terrifying book, but one that keeps us close as it moves through the disruptions and eruptions of the real."--Provided by publisher. (less)

"A novel of rare emotional power that excavates the social intricacies of a late-summer weekend -- and a lifetime of bur... (more)

"A novel of rare emotional power that excavates the social intricacies of a late-summer weekend -- and a lifetime of buried pain. Almost everything about Wallace, an introverted African-American transplant from Alabama, is at odds with the lakeside Midwestern university town where he is working toward a biochem degree. For reasons of self-preservation, Wallace has enforced a wary distance even within his own circle of friends -- some dating each other, some dating women, some feigning straightness. But a series of confrontations with colleagues, and an unexpected encounter with a young straight man, conspire to fracture his defenses, while revealing hidden currents of resentment and desire that threaten the equilibrium of their community"-- (less)

The new album recorded following an intensely personal journey of self-doubt and self-discovery. This album marks a bran... (more)

The new album recorded following an intensely personal journey of self-doubt and self-discovery. This album marks a brand new chapter and with it a bold, confident, fearless, and unique sound. It's an extraordinary album indicative of an artist emerging, challenging and compelling. (less)

Almost everything about Wallace, an introverted African-American transplant from Alabama, is at odds with the lakeside M... (more)

Almost everything about Wallace, an introverted African-American transplant from Alabama, is at odds with the lakeside Midwestern university town where he is working toward a biochem degree. For reasons of self-preservation, Wallace has enforced a wary distance even within his own circle of friends -- some dating each other, some dating women, some feigning straightness. But a series of confrontations with colleagues, and an unexpected encounter with a young straight man, conspire to fracture his defenses, while revealing hidden currents of resentment and desire that threaten the equilibrium of their community. (less)

Albert Brooks, in his directorial debut, presents a hilarious account of what happens to a typical American family when ... (more)

Albert Brooks, in his directorial debut, presents a hilarious account of what happens to a typical American family when a group of filmmakers moves in with them to record "REAL LIFE." Brooks heads up the crew that invades the Phoenix household of Charles Grodin, Frances Lee McCain and their children. The results are disastrous...and hysterically funny. *"Albert Brooks's first and funniest feature." - J. Hoberman, **Village Voice*** (less)