Douglas Wolk

Douglas Wolk is the author of Reading Comics: How Graphic Novels Work and What They Mean and Live at the Apollo. He lives in Portland, Oregon, and blogs at www.lacunae.com.

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Hanging Out With the Google Guys

What’s the magic formula for Google Doodles? Why the shift from ignoring HTML to focusing on design? You don’t need a search engine for answers to these questions.

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Interview

This 74-Year-Old Will Shake Your Ass

The 74-year-old Italian electronic music pioneer, who’s worked with everyone from Donna Summer to Daft Punk, opens up about his craft.

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Interview

The German Electropop Pioneers

De facto ringleader Ralf Hütter opens up about the electronic music pioneers’ legacy and how the music environment has changed over the years.

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Interview

In the Backseat With Janelle Monae

The singer discussed her inspirations and excellent third album, ‘The Electric Lady,’ during Moogfest in North Carolina.

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How to Watch Watchmen

Watchmen, which hits theaters on Friday, is poised to be this year's biggest superhero blockbuster. Based on a legendary comic book series and starring some of Hollywood's hottest leading men (Billy Crudup, Patrick Wilson), the film version almost didn't take flight. Douglas Wolk breaks down everything you need to know about it.

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