J.C. Gabel discusses the current state of independent book publishing in the USA and how creativity affects his work and personal life.
Hat & Beard is an independent, Los Angeles-based publisher and print production house. With our book imprint, Hat & Beard Press, we create original, illustrated nonfiction books of pop-cultural and historical significance that draw on existing cult audiences.
Topics include; STOP SMILING: The Magazine for High-Minded Lowlifes, Amazon, Whole Foods, Barnes & Nobles, Waterstones, Borders, Kinkos, Tower Records, Eric Dolphy, Thelonious Monk, 4th class book rate and Pitchfork magazine.
*Recorded July 2025 in Silver Lake - Los Angeles, CA.
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CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org.
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