Katiaesque

  • Marc Acito: “A Poster Child for Misfits and Oddballs”

     Yep, that’s Marc Acito and me, in his midtown apartment — an island of mirrors and glass —  complete with head-spinning cityscape views. Marc calls the place a  “sanctuary” from the craziness that New York City can be. [“One of the most important lessons I’ve learned as an artist is to slow down,” he tells me right off the…

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  • “How I Paid For College,” by Marc Acito

    Broadway Books, 2004 My only question is: how had I never heard of this book before — on my great hunt for the best contemporary historical fiction? Of course I have just updated my list, to include this crazy little book. https://katiaraina.wordpress.com/2010/09/19/best-contemporary-historical-fiction-part-i/ Set in a small New Jersey “bedroom” community in 1983, the hilarious story…

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