{"product_id":"9780814337318","title":"The Orbit Magazine Anthology: Re-Entry","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith a mischievous globe-headed mascot that appeared in every issue and even on Quentin Tarantino’s T-shirt in \u003ci\u003ePulp Fiction, Orbit\u003c\/i\u003e was an instantly recognizable arbiter of 1990s Detroit culture. But its irreverent tone and unique editorial features could be traced to two earlier local publications from creator Jerry Peterson, a.k.a. Jerry Vile—\u003ci\u003eWhite Noise \u003c\/i\u003e(1978–1980) and \u003ci\u003eFun: The Magazine for Swinging Intelectuals\u003c\/i\u003e [\u003ci\u003esic\u003c\/i\u003e] (1986–1990). In \u003ci\u003eThe \u003c\/i\u003eOrbit \u003ci\u003eMagazine Anthology: Re-Entry,\u003c\/i\u003e author Rob St. Mary details the full run of \u003ci\u003eWhite Noise, Fun,\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Orbit,\u003c\/i\u003e collecting two decades’ worth of Detroit’s alternative publishing history into an oversized, heavily illustrated volume that situates the publications in the city’s pop culture and media history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSt. Mary shows that while other alternative papers followed a tried-and-true focus on lefty politics and the arts, Vile’s publications found their niche in biting satire and sharp design that fed on popular culture. From the 70s punk scene in \u003ci\u003eWhite Noise\u003c\/i\u003e to audacious articles and irreverent \"news\" in \u003ci\u003eFun\u003c\/i\u003e and a blend of reporting, satire, and culture in \u003ci\u003eOrbit, \u003c\/i\u003eSt. Mary shows that Vile’s publications were distinctive in their content and uniquely Detroit in their tone. In sections devoted to each magazine, St. Mary details their recurring features (including dining, movie, and music reviews) and interviews former staffers. Numerous images and page spreads reveal the notable Detroit musicians—like Destroy All Monsters, the Gories, ICP, Jack White, Kid Rock, and Derrick May—and artists—including Niagara, Glenn Barr and Tristan Eaton—that graced their pages. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA foreword by Jerry Vile and an afterword by Ben Blackwell round out this one-of-a-kind volume. Anyone interested in Detroit arts and culture or the history of alternative publishing will be grateful for\u003ci\u003e The \u003c\/i\u003eOrbit \u003ci\u003eMagazine Anthology.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Painted Turtle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47016728199408,"sku":"9780814337318","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780814337318_p0.jpg?v=1763744855","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780814337318","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}