History

collection of prose about and pictures of what the author loves

Political humor, satirical fiction, and a lot about television and comic books.

An anthology of Chicago's Maritime history, complete with vagabonds, romance, commerce, lighthouses and shipwrecks. Starting in 1673 when voyageur Louis Jolliet first realized the potential utility of the place that was to become Chicago and through the ensuing centuries, learn about this lively world of waterway history through a collection of writings, photos and artifacts.

A history and guide to Chicago' oldest clubs. Without the contributions made by the members of the city's private social clubs, Chicago would be a very different place than it is today. Serving once as oases for the economically and socially privileged, this is your chance to enter this eclusive world. Find further insight into how clubs once restricted by sex, race, and birthright have adapted to modern society.

A short biographical and educational work about Regina V. Polk, a young working class woman who became a labor leader and advocating for the rights of work and all workers.

In the summer of 1934, a baby goat fell off a truck and made its way into a tavern owned by Greek immigrant William Sianis, and an icon was born. Soon the Billy Goat Inn became a haven for police, politicians, reporters, and anyone else hungry for hospitality and the unique atmosphere "Billy Goat" Sianis had to offer. But did Billy really jinx the Cubs? When he and one of his goats were barred from entering Wrigley Field during the 1945 World Series, the Cubs' loss fueled a legend. Today there are seven Billy Goat Taverns, and within this volume you'll be sat down next to luminaries such as Mike Royko, John Belushi, Bill Murray, and Don Novello as you are reminded why the American Tavern is still the friendliest place in town.

Excerpt from "Jimmy Corrigan Smartest Kid on Earth."

One in a series of chapbooks published of writers at the Guild Complex. A collection of dedication poems taken from a larger varied collection. "These poems are not observations, rather, they attempt to assemble the initial call to subject and infuse the the response through use of anticipated response, or channeling."

One in a series of chapbooks published of writers at the Guild Complex.

A collection of poems to correspond and reply to David Hernandez’s Urban Poems. Based on their radio program.John's original 150 handmade books sold out the first day of release in 1991, and this second edition is a faithful reconstruction in a smaller more affordable format. It is also graced by a new introduction by David, a follow-on to his introduction to the original edition. All of the original illustrations are included.