Category Archives: Atomic Books

City Paper “Best of Baltimore” 1994

Posted on June 17, 2014 by almosthipguy

The Baltimore Scene 20 years ago… Running into Madney Carlisle, the social butterfly formerly known as Madenney Schhhmadenney, at a recent cookout (as shown below)… …made me dig through my back pages to find the City Paper “Best of Baltimore” … Continue reading →

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Roadside Attraction: John Waters Hitches Across America

Posted on June 4, 2014 by almosthipguy

ROADSIDE ATTRACTION: John Waters Reflects on His Hitchhiking Trip Across America and His Love of Baltimore By Baynard Woods (City Paper, June 4, 2014) John Waters refuses the weed I offer him. I had a feeling he would, but there … Continue reading →

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Todd Stachowski’s fan letter to BIG NURSE

Posted on August 9, 2013 by almosthipguy

Big Nurse was a zine I used to pick up at Atomic Books back in the early ’90s. It was published by Jean and Sue, two  ultra-cool Asian girls living in my ultra-uncool suburban ‘hood of Towson. Their zine was inspired … Continue reading →

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July 19, 1997: A Day That Will Live in Infamy

Posted on July 19, 2013 by almosthipguy

Atomic TV Debuts on Baltimore City Cable Saturday, July 19, 1997 Baltimore City Cable, Channel 42 Mark your calendars, time travelers, for at 1 a.m on this day, the 200th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar, Atomic … Continue reading →

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