The Orbit Magazine Anthology: Re-entry - Couverture souple

Mary, Robert St.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0814337317 ISBN 13 : 9780814337318

Editeur : Wayne State University Press, 2015

Synopsis

A history of three of Detroit's most irreverent and memorable alt-media publications--Orbit, Fun, and White Noise--from 1978 to 1999.

With a mischievous globe-headed mascot that appeared in every issue and even on Quentin Tarantino's T-shirt in Pulp Fiction, Orbit was an instantly recognizable arbiter of 1990s Detroit culture. But its irreverent tone and unique editorial features could be traced to two earlier local publications from creator Jerry Peterson, a.k.a. Jerry Vile--White Noise (1978-1980) and Fun: The Magazine for Swinging Intelectuals [sic] (1986-1990). In The Orbit Magazine Anthology: Re-Entry, author Rob St. Mary details the full run of White Noise, Fun, and Orbit, collecting two decades' worth of Detroit's alternative publishing history into an oversized, heavily illustrated volume that situates the publications in the city's pop culture and media history.

St. Mary shows that while other alternative papers followed a tried-and-true focus on lefty politics and the arts, Vile's publications found their niche in biting satire and sharp design that fed on popular culture. From the 70s punk scene in White Noise to audacious articles and irreverent "news" in Fun and a blend of reporting, satire, and culture in Orbit, St. Mary shows that Vile's publications were distinctive in their content and uniquely Detroit in their tone. In sections devoted to each magazine, St. Mary details their recurring features (including dining, movie, and music reviews) and interviews former staffers. Numerous images and page spreads reveal the notable Detroit musicians--like Destroy All Monsters, the Gories, ICP, Jack White, Kid Rock, and Derrick May--and artists--including Niagara, Glenn Barr and Tristan Eaton--that graced their pages.

A foreword by Jerry Vile and an afterword by Ben Blackwell round out this one-of-a-kind volume. Anyone interested in Detroit arts and culture or the history of alternative publishing will be grateful for The Orbit Magazine Anthology.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Rob St. Mary is a Metro Detroit native and award-winning reporter. He has worked in radio newsrooms across Michigan and in Aspen, Colorado. He currently lives in Southeast Michigan with his two cats.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wayne State University Press
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0814337317
• ISBN 13: 9780814337318
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 272
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible