To Read: Echo Spring by Olivia Laing

I just read this New York Times write-up of Olivia Laing's Echo Spring, a book that examines the intersection of inebriation and writing. Why have so many writers imbibed as a way to find inspiration or relief? What are the pitfalls of combining ink and booze? Laing explores the perilous vices and victories of alcoholic creativity by examining the lives of writers such as Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. A good pick for the reading list (snifter of brandy not included).

Photographer Spotlight: Martin Klimas

Referred to as a "3-D take on Jackson Pollock" in the New York Times Magazine, this series of photos by Martin Klimas explores the intersection of sound and sight. Klimas selected different colored paints, placed them atop a speaker and then played music through the speaker. With music ranging from Kraftwerk to Miles Davis, the visual results were remarkable. Each photo captures an explosion of sound.

 Photo by Martin Klimas. Miles Davis "Pharaoh's Dance."

For more on Martin Klimas and his other projects, visit his website: Martin Klimas Photography.

Photographer Spotlight: Anthony Kurtz

Check out these stunning photos by Anthony Kurtz: http://www.anthonykurtz.com/

All photos by Anthony Kurtz.