"Miracle Mile" by Walter Chaw -- NOW ON SALE

If you follow our Facebook or Twitter accounts, you're probably aware that we've had another book in the works for quite some time. Today that book--Miracle Mile, by Walter Chaw--finally goes on sale.

In the tradition of Jonathan Lethem's They Live monograph and the 33⅓ series of longform album reviews, Miracle Mile offers a mix of cultural commentary, film criticism, and memoir as Walter dissects Miracle Mile's therapeutic function in his life following a traumatic event in the summer of 1989.

The book also features running commentary from Miracle Mile's own writer-director, Steve De Jarnatt. Meanwhile, the cover art is an original piece by Eisner Award-winning artist Paul Chadwick, whose film work includes Pee-Wee's Big Adventure and The Big Easy. One of the reasons we're not releasing an electronic version right away is to honour this glorious wrap-around illustration, which comes courtesy of Mr. De Jarnatt.

I love this book and consider it the best thing FILM FREAK CENTRAL has ever published--online or off. If you're a fan of Walter's writing and/or Miracle Mile, this is the alpha and the omega. And thus very reasonably priced, at $13.95 for the trade paperback and $9.95 for the eBook.

Miracle Mile is now available exclusively at Lulu.com. In the coming weeks, it will trickle into other outlets, but a Lulu purchase is the best way to show your support and encouragement.

Visit Lulu.com to buy the book or check out a free preview. For press inquiries, please contact Walter or myself.-Bill Chambers

Comments

[DaveA]

There's now also a review over at Slant:

http://www.slantmagazine.com/house/2012/08/closing-the-distance-walter-chaws-miracle-mile/

[Bill C]

@Mark: I'm sorry you had trouble getting in touch with us but we're sure grateful for the review. Thanks for the heads-up; glad you enjoyed the book!

[Mark Leonard]

I've written a review/appreciation of Walter Chaw and "Miracle Mile" on my film and theatre blog. I've been reading Walter's reviews for over a decade, and I consider him a giant talent. My piece can be found on www.reviewedbymarkleonard.wordpress.com. I attempted to e-mail either Walter or Bill, but the process is too complicated for this harried 46 year-old broadcaster/sometimes writer to deal with. Love the book, btw. Mark Leonard

[Kenneth Saunders]

A fascinating speed-rap with an emotional punch ... I tore through it in one night and plan to revisit it after I have seen the movie. Thanks for sharing this insightful and moving meditation. PS - Also a must for admirers of "Gravity's Rainbow" and "The Fly".

[ChrisAngwin]

I finished Walter's fascinating, insightful Miracle Mile monograph last night. Buy it.
I can't recommend it highly enough. If you've seen the film, it's essential.
If you haven't, you'll find yourself wanting to track it down within pages of starting.

I anxiously await the announcement that a Vampire's Kiss monograph is on it's way.

[ChrisA]

My copy just arrived!

It's a great looking little book and I'm very much looking forward to starting it tonight.

[Bill C]

@Nochiel: There will be digital editions, but not for a little while.

[Nochiel]

Might there be a digital (epub/pdf/mobi) edition?

[orange]

Ordered! I am very much looking forward to the read as I have been enjoying Mr. Chaw's articles since the good old days when FFC was an easy site to navigate.

[DaveA]

Ordered! Lulu still sucks for us Germans because of high shipping cost, but I'm not willing to wait for Amazon to stock this thing. BTW, for other Germans out there: the coupon code is "SILBER" instead of "SILVER".

When I read that Walter was writing a book on Miracle Mile I recently watched it again after many years. It's a strange beast, that movie. At first I was a bit disappointed and had the feeling that it did not age that well, but on the other hand I found myself thinking about it frequently since then. Can't wait to read Walters take on it.