Oct 17th, 2008 · The Graveyard Book is the tale of a boy adopted by ghosts after his parents are murdered. It's a macabre premise, but Gaiman's quaint and lovable otherworldly characters make this gentle story anything but grave.
Sep 16th, 2008 · Record collectors entranced by the otherworldly sounds of Ethiopian funk and jazz of the 1960s and 70s had only rare 45s to slake their thirst until the Ethiopiques series of albums hit US shores in the late 90s. Those albums feature some of the best music to come out of the scene, but still more albums await re-release.
May 18th, 2008 · Jacki Lyden speaks with Rabih Alameddine about his new book The Hakawati. As the protagonist sits by the bedside of his dying father, the reader is pulled into an otherworldly web of stories, inspired by Arab legend, Greek myths and the Bible.
Mar 24th, 2008 · Onboard a modern ocean liner, travel to the frozen continent is a far cry from the life-risking affair that it was for early explorers. But Antarctica's allure is still just as powerful.
Oct 23rd, 2006 · Alan Cheuse reviews Stephen King's latest novel, Lisey's Story, a haunting story about a woman and her late husband that touches on the emotional horrors of bereavement and otherworldly terrors.
Aug 2nd, 2006 · As a hired-gun guitar-slinger, Will Kimbrough has earned a reputation as an "alien" -- a way to explain his otherworldly prowess. Fortunately for Kimbrough, who aspires to a solo career, his songwriting chops are solid, too.
Aug 23rd, 2005 · In 1965, Robert Moog invented the Moog synthesizer, an electronic keyboard that creates otherworldly sounding electronic music. His instrument went on to usher in a new era of rock and electronic music. The Beatles used a Moog synthesizer on their 1969 Abbey Road album.
Feb 7th, 2005 · Before synthesizers and samplers, Bebe and Louis Barron created otherworldly electronic sounds.