A Movie review for 2010 in the words of John Harlow McGowan. You may not agree with the countdown but John's often fowl way describing a flick is H.A.M. as Hell.
A Movie review for 2010 in the words of John Harlow McGowan. You may not agree with the countdown but John's often fowl way describing a flick is H.A.M. as Hell.
ELPIS In a world where magical abilities are utilized through the Nexi Stones, there is one stone that stands high above the rest, shrouded in myth and mystery—the Elpis. Broken into four... More > fragments centuries in the past, the Elpis waits to be pieced back together, and to grant its user godlike powers that could reshape the world forever. Raised in a quiet town, Terico would much rather be traveling the world and fighting monsters than working at his parents' shop and dealing with school. His life ambitions change dramatically, however, when his village is attacked and everything he holds dear is taken away from him. Delkol, leader of the feared Brotherhood and ruler of the aggressive Shire Kingdom, seeks the pieces of the Elpis, and is willing to burn Terico's village to the ground in order to find one. When the terror has passed and Terico stands at the greatest crossroads in his life, there is only one thing on his mind—one goal that encompasses his very existence. Revenge< Less
These stories are derived of the author’s ten-year struggle (1982-1991) on behalf of the endangered South Main Street Historic District in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. The photographs are from... More > a 1986 series of gelatin silver photos taken by McGowan in and near the district.
The stories focus in large measure on confrontations with inept and visionless city agencies and arts funding groups and the frustrations inherent in seeking to work with such entities toward district revitalization. Memphis’ South Main Street Historic District, once neglected and deteriorating, much of it on the verge of demotion, is now, two or three decades later, a thriving, energetic mixed commercial/residential neighborhood with a distinctive arts vitality.
SOUTH MAIN STORIES conveys to the reader what it can be like for a neighborhood to make that transition and will therefore be of relevance to any adventurous and determined individuals involved in such an effort. SOUTH MAIN STORIES is designed by the artist Terri J. Jones.< Less
A paper back version of my first published novel, Panjian Galactic History. A false history detailing the trials and tribulations of the "Panjians". They are forced off their home world and... More > slowly rebuild their civilization on a new world. Where they break up into a handful of feuding nation states. As they reform a world government and begin space travel once again, a new foe emerges. The "Drawphi" are a pseudo-religious, dictatorship with dreams of galactic conquest. The Panjians form an alliance against them and put a halt to the Drawphi Empires manifest destiny. Other than the cover text and author comments and bio this is the same book as the e-book I also sell.< Less
ELPIS
In a world where magical abilities are utilized through the Nexi Stones, there is one stone that stands high above the rest, shrouded in myth and mystery—the Elpis. Broken into four... More > fragments centuries in the past, the Elpis waits to be pieced back together, and to grant its user godlike powers that could reshape the world forever.
Raised in a quiet town, Terico would much rather be traveling the world and fighting monsters than working at his parents' shop and dealing with school. His life ambitions change dramatically, however, when his village is attacked and everything he holds dear is taken away from him. Delkol, leader of the feared Brotherhood and ruler of the aggressive Shire Kingdom, seeks the pieces of the Elpis, and is willing to burn Terico's village to the ground in order to find one.
When the terror has passed and Terico stands at the greatest crossroads in his life, there is only one thing on his mind—one goal that encompasses his very existence. Revenge.< Less
“I was deeply moved. It is a brilliant meditation
on life and death. Elegantly written and utterly
original, this book will surely endure.”
ROBERT OLEN BUTLER, Pulitzer Prize-winning... More > author of 'A Good Scent From A Strange Mountain'
Robert McGowan’s 'A Long and Indeterminate Perambulation' is not a conventional piece of storytelling.
Told from the viewpoint of a 75-year-old “philosopher artist,” this novella is driven far more by character and idea than by narrative.
This book presents her diary entries following a more or less daily walk around her neighborhood. These entries provide consistently insightful views on the deepest of subjects... Life, war, death and art.
Poignant, thought-provoking and not infrequently controversial, 'A Long and Indeterminate Perambulation' is always stirring.
“Heartfelt and utterly beautiful, yet grounded in strength, integrity, and conviction. McGowan at his very best.”
CHRISTINE COTE, Founder, Shanti Arts< Less
