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Gonzo film critic, champion ranter, and all around maverick and Web celebrity Vern has just released his first book. This book, a compendium of 87 -- yes, 87, count 'em reviews from the first five years of Then Fuck You Jack: The Life and Art of Vern, features a jacket quote by Blade director Guillermo del Toro and an introduction by Your Humble Blogger.



5 On the Outside is the perfect holiday gift for your favorite rebel, and now that Halloween is just about over (and wouldn't you know it, as soon as I put out the candy, the kids stopped coming to the door), the Solstice Shopping Season is about to officially begin. So if you're not a member of my immediate family (because I already have copies for you guys), go pick up a few dozen for your nearest and dearest friends.



And if you're going to be in the New York City area in the next week, don't miss the Creative Mechanics production of The Fall of the House of Usher, directed by ModFab's own Gabriel Shanks. This is a terrific production of one of Edgar Allen Poe's creepiest works; the perfect way to make Halloween last just a little longer.



We now return you to your regularly scheduled Election Mania, already in progress.