Malcolm Jones writes about books, music, and photography for The Daily Beast and Newsweek, where he has written about subjects ranging from A. Lincoln to R. Crumb. He is the author of a memoir, Little Boy Blues, and collaborated with the songwriter and composer Van Dyke Parks and the illustrator Barry Moser on Jump!, a retelling of Brer Rabbit stories.
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Sendak’s Ageless Appeal
Discovering ‘Higglety Pigglety Pop!... MORE
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Levon Helm, the Voice of Rock, Dead at 71
Helm got his first guitar when he was six, and by 17, played with Conway Twitty.... MORE
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E-Books on a Rampage
One in five Americans read an e-book last year, says a new Pew study.... MORE
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Stillman Goes Back to School
Students tap dance and tout idealism in ‘Damsels in Distress.’ MORE
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Earl Scruggs, Master Picker
Earl Scruggs perfected a banjo style often imitated but never equaled. By Malcolm Jones. MORE
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Unseen Shots From 1965 Vietnam
See images from legendary Newsweek Saigon bureau chief Francois Sully—including many never seen... MORE
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This Week’s Hot Reads
This week: A Pulitzer Prize winner takes us inside a Mumbai slum, and the riveting history behind... MORE
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The Art of Monument Valley
John Ford and George Herriman were both changed by the Western landscape, writes Malcolm Jones. MORE
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2012 Best New Books
From the real Putin to a hedge-fund thriller, forthcoming books not to miss. MORE
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Great Apps for Young Readers
For that tablet-toting kid, the best present might be not an e-book but an app. MORE
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This Week’s Hot Reads
This Week’s Hot Reads: December 2, 2011. MORE
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Stephen Sondheim's Master Class
The composer talks about musical theater, the expectations of audiences, and putting it all... MORE
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Murakami's Dreamy Return
Haruki Murakami blurs reality and fantasy yet again with ‘1Q84.’ By Malcolm Jones. MORE
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Charles Frazier in the Fast Lane
The ‘Cold Mountain’ author returns with a high-speed noir novel. MORE
