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OCTOBER 25, 2012

This week's projects bring together tricks and treats, from the culinary backstreets of Latin America to the memory of a rocket launch from long ago. And if you're feeling extra spooky, muster up some courage for a haunted trip to Chinatown.

Chinatown: a Graphic Novel
by The Sun Bros
Category: Comics
Location: Chicago, IL

Magical monsters

The graphic novel Chinatown unfolds through the back alleys and abandoned storefronts of its namesake Chicago district, where the disappearance of a young girl sets off a chain of truly bizarre events. Inspired by their shared love of role-playing games and old monster flicks, creators Wesley and Brad Sun have crafted a vibrant netherworld of supernatural creatures, where pigmen rule and mystery lurks around every corner.

Saturn V Relaunch
by Paul Sahre
Photography
New York, NY

On a mission for Dad

In 1973, artist Paul Sahre witnessed the failed flight of a model rocket painstakingly constructed by his father. He never forgot. Now a father himself, Sahre is on a mission to reclaim his family's legacy — and achieve lift-off — by meticulously restaging the long-ago event. He'll use the same vintage modeling kit, the same launch pad, and bring his family. The key difference? He's also inviting backers.

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Comida Latina: An Illustrated Cookbook
by Marcella Kriebel
Food
Washington, DC

The whole enchilada

A dash of art, a pinch of home cooking, and global adventure to taste. These are the ingredients for Marcella Kriebel's beautifully illustrated cookbook, Comida Latina. Each recipe is based on a memory from her time spent traveling in Latin America, and is decorated with an original watercolor drawing. She's gathered together Ecuadorian-style shrimp ceviche, a classic arroz con polio, tamales, empanadas, salsas galore, and even technical tips like 'The Best Way to Cut an Onion: Buen provecho!