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Music by Pat Carney of the Black Keys
Song: Newark

Art Spiegelman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Maus, creator of Wacky Packs and the Garbage Pail Kids, and father of the modern graphic novel (though hes still demanding a blood test), presents this warts-and-all reproduction of his private sketchbooks — and the results are as candid, sharp, and funny as the relentlessly innovative man behind them. BE A NOSE! is a rare glimpse into the secret scribblings of an American original.

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special, special, special thanks to Lars Edwards, Theodore Mallison, Pat Carney.

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A few days after the election of Barack Obama, kids around the country were asked to provide advice and guidance to their new president. In this collection, arriving at inauguration time, there's loads of advice for the president, often hilarious, sometimes heartfelt and occasionally downright practical. Students from all over the country reach out to the 44th president, speaking to the issues closest to their hearts, relating their life stories, and asking for help. Topics include the economy, education, war, global warming, race relations in America and immigration. The book also includes letters about snow cones, puppies, microwavable burritos, dinosaur projects, multiplication and the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, reportedly haunting a White House bedroom.

Thanks and Have Fun Running the Country includes such advice as:
"If I were president, I would help all nations, even Hawaii."
— Chad Timsing, age 9, Los Angeles

"I really hope you put America back together. No pressure though."
— Sheenie Shannon Yip, age 13, Seattle

"1. Fly to the White House in a helicopter. 2. Walk in. 3. Wipe feet. 4. Walk to the Oval Office. 5. Sit down in a chair. 6. Put hand sanitizer on hands. 7. Enjoy moment. 8. Get up. 9. Get in car. 10. Go to the dog pound."
— Chandler Browne, age 12, Chicago

And, while it wasn't advice, exactly, we thought this was worth sharing:
"You are just like a big me." — Avante Price, age 7, Seattle

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Learn: 826national.org

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McSweeney's & 826 National present...A few days after the election of Barack Obama, kids around the country were asked to provide advice and guidance to their new president. In this collection, arriving at inauguration time, there's loads of advice for the president, often hilarious, sometimes heartfelt and occasionally downright practical. Students from all over the country reach out to the 44th president, speaking to the issues closest to their hearts, relating their life stories, and asking for help. Topics include the economy, education, war, global warming, race relations in America and immigration. The book also includes letters about snow cones, puppies, microwavable burritos, dinosaur projects, multiplication and the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, reportedly haunting a White House bedroom. Thanks and Have Fun Running the Country includes such advice as: "If I were president, I would help all nations, even Hawaii." — Chad Timsing, age 9, Los Angeles "I really hope you put America back together. No pressure though." — Sheenie Shannon Yip, age 13, Seattle "1. Fly to the White House in a helicopter. 2. Walk in. 3. Wipe feet. 4. Walk to the Oval Office. 5. Sit down in a chair. 6. Put hand sanitizer on hands. 7. Enjoy moment. 8. Get up. 9. Get in car. 10. Go to the dog pound." — Chandler Browne, age 12, Chicago And, while it wasn't advice, exactly, we thought this was worth sharing: "You are just like a big me." — Avante Price, age 7, Seattle Buy it: store.mcsweeneys.net Learn: 826national.org

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See the entire film on Wholphin DVD Issue No.8 - Available May 2009.

Wholphin No 8 opens with a Wholphin original short, starring actor James Franco completely annihilating a bedroom. The result is a jaw-dropping, brutally intense performance that makes Martin Sheen's opening scene in Apocalypse Now look like yoga meditation. And that's just the beginning.

The Room Before and After, Part 2: Creed Bratton
The Room Before and After, Part 3: Maria Bamford

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BUY THE BOOK HERE:
store.mcsweeneys.net

Music by Pat Carney of the Black Keys
Song: Newark

Art Spiegelman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Maus, creator of Wacky Packs and the Garbage Pail Kids, and father of the modern graphic novel (though hes still demanding a blood test), presents this warts-and-all reproduction of his private sketchbooks — and the results are as candid, sharp, and funny as the relentlessly innovative man behind them. BE A NOSE! is a rare glimpse into the secret scribblings of an American original.

for more information:
store.mcsweeneys.net

special, special, special thanks to Lars Edwards, Theodore Mallison, Pat Carney.

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WATCH IN HIGH QUALITY or else the timing will be off. Hey, it's our first video! Anyway, here is Houseguest playing a Billy Bragg song.

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