Author Dan Fante almost lightens up about LA
Anyone who understands LA literature even a little bit knows that this region produces angry writers. From Raymond Chandler to Charles Bukowski, our authors have burned with a self-possessed rage that is unparalleled.
Perhaps the angriest, though, is Dan Fante (yes, the son of writer John Fante). Through novels [...]

Novelist Dan Fante is still inspired by his famous dad
There’s a fine line between a good poetry reading and a bad one. Fortunately, the rare appearance of LA-native/Arizona-based writer Dan Fante at {open}’s “Readings From a Burning Shore” last week falls into the former category. Fante’s real-life persona stands in stark contrast to the characters [...]

From a Burning Shore: Rob Woodard and Dan Fante, son of John Fante, head up {OPEN}’s “Readings From a Burning Shore” with select cuts from current and past prose and poetry. 8:30pm.
{OPEN} 2226 E Fourth St, Long Beach 90814. 562.499.6736; thestoryofopen.com.

The Warlocks: Spacemen 3 drones and Velvet Underground fuzz from the Warlocks. Plus, more psychedelic [...]