Lou Fancher, Author at 48 hills

Lit

John Killacky’s ‘Because Art’ is an evergreen call for creative survival

March 24, 2022

It may be an expert “autopsy” on the arts industry, but the multi-hyphenate's latest book also inspires hope for the next generation of hub-makers and risk-takers.

Lit

Excellent reads that grabbed hold and shook us in 2021

January 4, 2022

Black food history, wildlife encounters, basketball heroes, and more transformed our thought patterns last year.

Culture

Allergic to holiday “stuff”? Try our no-thing gift guide

December 15, 2021

Scintillating artist talks to science museum escapades: sweet gifts for the consumerism-averse.

Lit

Review: Skating through Californian dystopia in José Vadi’s ‘Inter State’

December 10, 2021

High-tech takeovers, disappearing bars, and deep family history haunt this striking book of essays.

Lit

How Chronicle Books has survived the pandemic’s wild ride

November 22, 2021

Expanding its offerings and diversifying its staff helps the SF publisher navigate bookselling's ups and downs.

Lit

Poems for the big one: Kim Addonizio’s latest radiates ‘mortal life’

October 19, 2021

In 'Now We're Getting Somewhere,' the lauded local poet (and recent banjo enthusiast) sparks the political and personal.

Onstage

Sean San José: ‘There needs to be a home for more people’ in local theater

September 13, 2021

The new Magic Theatre Artistic Director builds on his deep roots with a passion for actual—not superficial—inclusion.

Lit

Steve Kerr biography shoots, scores—even after Warriors revoked author’s access

August 30, 2021

Scott Howard-Cooper offers tremendous imagery for NBA diehards and lit fans alike in 'Steve Kerr: A Life'

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