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Here are some new titles that the staff at Atomic Books are way into this week. Esopus #20 by various picked by Benn  The 20th issue of the arts journal,  Esopus, is the best one yet. It comes as a slip-cased collection of small, saddle-stitched, independent signatures with a CD and a poster. Inside you'll find Matthew Weiner's handwritten notes that were the inspiration for AMC's Mad Men , early drafts of Dean Wareham's Galaxie 500 song lyrics, photos of dioramas from the American Museum of Natural History, selections from The Mott Collection's Thatcher-era punk ephemera and much, much more. Each signature that you pull out is more remarkable than the last. Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief by Lawrence Wright picked by Benn It's the book the Church of Scientology doesn't want you to read. New in paperback! For most, that should be reason enough to check this out. If you read Jon Krakauer's Under The Banner of...

Here are some new titles that the staff at Atomic Books are way into this week. 33 1/3 Volume 88: They Might Be Giants' Flood by S. Alexander Reed / Charles Philip Sandifer / Philip Sandifer picked by Benn It's been too long since we've had a new installment in the excellent 33 1/3 series , but Vol. 88 makes the wait worth it. While the selection of this book bolsters my argument with friends that Flood is the more important record, not Lincoln , it also serves as a fascinating look at how the success of this record marks the rise of geek culture. The nerds shall inherit the Earth. As You Were #2 by Mitch Clem (editor) picked by Haleigh Oh hey, look! A comic book about going to punk shows! Weird how I would like this, right? The first one was awesome. The second one did not disappoint me. I dig the mosh pit theme for it too. I can't really narrow down my favorite artist in this one, because I'm into almost all of them. Diableries: Stereoscopi...

Here are some new titles that the staff at Atomic Books are way into this week. Burgermat Show by Burgerac   picked by Benn The perfect collection for folks who like excellent burgers and excellent design! Presented as a pull off sheet of fast food tray liners, Burgermat Show collects the results from a London art show where a chef, a burger blogger and a group of artists all teamed up. You get 24 different pieces of burger art and recipes - perfect for hanging on the wall or using as placemats. Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities by Guillermo Del Toro / Marc Zicree picked by John Del Toro's CABINET OF CURIOSITIES is an irresistible look at the acclaimed director's creative process, including selections from his personal sketches and notes as well as details about Bleak House, his office and home-away-from-home. Taken as a whole it makes a strong case for why Del Toro, with his mix of pulp inspiration and refined taste, is frequently called a vi...