Jonathan Reiss

Fiction. You can almost make just enough money to buy heroin every day by jacking off for people on the Internet. This is America. That makes you an entrepreneur. But how do you stop being human? Is it possible? What if you can't? What then? In this relentless, heart-shattering first novel, Jonathan Reiss gently takes your hand and leads you on a grand insider's tour of the nicest parts of hell, where giving up on everything is extremely hard work. "GETTING OFF is raunchy, sad, weird, smart, and riotously fun to read. Gross sex, drug shakes, LA, scary cults--what more can you ask for? Reiss has written a refreshingly dark book, with pretty much zero redemption for his characters but plenty of attention and love."--Paula Bomer "As soon as I read the first paragraph I knew I wasn't going to be able to sleep till I'd finished. Because it was too real. Novels have endings, thank God."--Stoya "Jonathan Reiss is a real rocket ship of a writer. Wild and sad, GETTING OFF pops with complicated worlds of internet sex, dreams, and loss. This is a book full of web cam hook-ups and people wanting to be fucked by the ocean. It's a book asking you to show your chest and prove you're not a cop, even though we all are."--Scott McClanahan "Beautifully written, terribly sad, and frightfully funny. It's an experience almost so painful that you can't turn away from it, and it doesn't let up until it's finished. I loved it."--Sean Bonnette, cofounder of AJJ "A surprisingly affectionate novel...Reiss's sympathy for Simon--not to mention his sense of humor--carries his readers along on a trip that could have been tedious in the hands of a lesser storyteller. Neither Reiss nor Simon wallows in Simon's misery. Simon treats his sex work matter-of-factly; Reiss refuses to make jerking off for other men a straight guy's vision of absolute hell...Reiss sees the harm where it belongs--not in sexwork, but in the more overarching despair and primal self-loathing that causes and sustains most junkies' despair and self-destruction."--Ed Sikov "Much like its predecessors, such as Donald Goines's Dopefiend and Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting, Reiss doesn't shy away from showing the complete squalor a broke heroin addict lives in. . . . both disgusting and engaging, entertaining, and full of excellent writing...An excellent debut."--Ben Arzate

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Vincent Pieribone

A 360° look at the bold exploration mission piloted by leading scientists, prominent storytellers, and cutting-edge marine technology aboard the OceanXplorer vessel to unlock the secrets hiding in our ocean’s vast ecosystem and bring bioscience to new frontiers. The OceanX project unifies next-generation technology, fearless science, and compelling storytelling to educate, inspire, and connect the world with our oceans. With an accomplished team of scientists, researchers, and philanthropists, OceanX has created change on a global scale, combating the detrimental effects of climate change and pollution in the ocean’s ecosystems. This spirit of protection and conservation is at the heart of their endeavors. OceanX shares their rich discoveries and advancements through compelling media to create a global community deeply engaged with understanding, enjoying, and protecting our ocean’s ecosystems for future generations. Come aboard and explore the most advanced research vessel in marine science—the OceanXplorer. With captivating, behind-the-scenes photography, illustrations, and first-hand narratives from OceanX’s elite crew, Our Future Below brings readers to the forefront of this cutting-edge effort to protect the sea. From the construction of the OceanXplorer ship to the fascinating scientific research conducted on-board to the groundbreaking discoveries during expeditions, this is the story of how humanity woke up to the importance of marine conservation. LEGENDARY AUTHORS Learn about the visionary team and scientists that assembled and built the OceanX exploration program with narratives from OceanX’s founders, Vincent Pieribone, Ray Dalio, Mark Dalio, and James Cameron. STUNNING PHOTOGRAPHY Breathtaking and never-before-seen photography showcase OceanXplorer’s innovative design and cutting-edge technology; the scientists, explorers, and crew at work; and the underwater ecosystems of creatures deep below. OCEANXPLORER Featuring 4 labs, 4 state-of-the-art deep-sea vehicles, a media center, a dive center, Sonar Array, and even a helicopter, take a detailed tour of the magnificent OceanXplorer like never before. DISCOVERY Brave explorers plunge to unfathomable depths so unknown that nearly each passing lifeform is alien to scientists. From the wreckage of Air France Flight 447, to over 180 new species of biofluorescent fish, and to the Galapagos catshark, OceanXplorer continues to uncover rare, deep-sea creatures, push new frontiers, and map uncharted areas of the world. CONSERVATION IN SPOTLIGHT Highlighted projects include saving America’s Great Barrier Reef, bringing endangered species back from the brink of extinction, and actively combating against the widespread, destructive effects of climate change and pollution.

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Our Future Below

A compelling biography of SoundCloud sensation and rising star XXXTENTACION -- from his candid songwriting and connection with fans to his tragic death. At the age of twenty, rapper Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy -- aka XXXTENTACION -- was gunned down during an attempted robbery on the streets of Deerfield Beach, FL, mere months after signing a $10 million record deal with Empire Music. A rising star in the world of SoundCloud rap, XXXTENTACION achieved stellar levels of success without the benefit of a major label or radio airtime, and flourished via his passionate and unfettered connection to his fans. In Look at Me!, journalist Jonathan Reiss charts the tumultuous life and unguarded songwriting of the SoundCloud sensation. Unlike most rap on the platform, XXXTENTACION's music didn't dwell on money, partying, and getting high. He wrote about depression, suicide, and other mental health issues, topics that led to an outpouring of posthumous appreciation from his devoted fanbase. It was XXXTENTACION's vulnerability that helped him stand apart from artists obsessed with being successful and "cool." Yet these insecurities also stemmed from -- and contributed to -- his fair share of troubles, including repeated run-ins with the law during in his teen years, a disturbing proclivity towards violence, and a prison sentence that overlapped with the release of his first single. Through the memories of the people who knew him best, Look at Me! maps out the true story of an unlikely cultural icon and elucidates what it was about him that touched the post-millennial generation so deeply.

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