Documentation

"The most famous highway in America starts in the center of Chicago. For over 2400 miles it winds west through little towns, plains mountains and deserts, all the way to L.A., California. The first few miles of the journey zigzag down busy streets of the city. Here and there are old roadside businesses dating from the picturesque days of auto tourism along the Mother road. Read the story of this historic travel route in the enclosed booklet, and see the sights along the way in three-dimensional photographs."

"Chicago is said to have about 1800 independent hot dog stands, more than all franchised fast food chains combined. Every neighborhood has it's favorite local hangout, with a slightly different take on the classic Chicago hot dog, and it's own unique look and style. Read the story of Chicago's hot dog in the enclosed booklet, and visit a few of the many interesting hot dog stands with this 3-dimensional photo tour."

"In the 1950s, Lincoln Avenue was the gateway to Chicago from the north. At the edge of the city, new auto 'mo-tels' with the most modern amenities catered to auto travellers. Since then the little motels have fallen on hard times and many have been torn down. Read the story of Lincoln Avenue and take a tour in 3-dimensional photos to see what is left of this classic stretch of roadside Americana."

A beautifully photographed portfolio of interiors designed by Chicago design firm Gary Lee Partners with an introduction by Kira L. Gould

A collection of newspaper articles written over a four-year span (1985-1988) exploring the world of the Italian immigrant.

Short, nonfiction stories written by women survivors of the psychiatric system. Organized into three main sections; When the World Can't Face It's Fear We Get Locked Up, It Doesn't Have to Be Forever, Standing Our Ground: The Political Context of "Madness", women tell stories of their experiences of going through treatment and their lives beyond institutionalization.

A catalog and review of more than 300 motion pictures dealing with social and political issues

Short stories from west side neighborhoods of Chicago. "The force of each writer's vision and language carries you into the living rooms and kitchens where the real folk of the West Side go about the business of living. 'West Side Stories' presents the everyday, the brutal, the glorious."

The Unofficial Publication of Chicago Critical Mass, Special Art Edition. Selections from the 2003 Chicago Critical Mass Art Show at Handlebar.

Guide explaining the necessary steps in hosting a Sunday Soup granting program for art projects.