My bibliomania is on high when a book fair is nearing and I usually do some "warm up" trips to local bookstores to get in the mood for the great hunt. The results from my favorite used books stores here in San Francisco--Green Apple Books, SF Public Library's Reader's Book Store at Fort Mason and... Continue Reading →
San Francisco Noir City Film Festival Time
On a warm February night in San Francisco the streets teemed with people, stressed looking salary men and women with their jaws clenched tight, raving lunatics with pants hanging just a little too south of the equator, and a distinct crowd of sharply dressed, hat wearing people. These haberdashery fans were my people, and they... Continue Reading →
San Francisco Poetry- The Cool, Grey City of Love by George Sterling
On this cold and grey day here in SF, I would like to share one of my favorite poems with you. Thanks for reading, Empress Norma
Noir Films Set in San Francisco
Ah, the holidays are over, no more false cheer and shiny baubles, life is back to "noirmal." Instead of glad rags and magpie trinkets, I got this great book: San Francisco Noir by Nathaniel Rich. Published in 2005 by The Little Bookworm, New York. More about the book. There are over 40 movies to choose from in... Continue Reading →