The Week in Links: March 9

The third chapter of the Valencia film (based on Michelle Tea’s 2000 memoir) is now in post-production, and the filmmakers are asking for donations to help them complete the project. We’re especially excited to see this chapter of the film hit the screen—not only does it cover Michelle’s return to sex work, it stars Tits… Continue reading The Week in Links: March 9

Leaving Las Vegas with Laurenn McCubbin

A few months ago, I came across an article about Laurenn McCubbin’s  recent art show, which featured a variety of sex worker stilettos, in the University of  Nevada Las Vegas student newspaper. I recognized her name as the former art director of Kitchen Sink magazine, and the illustrator of Rent Girl, Michelle Tea’s 2004 graphic novel/prostitution memoir. Laurenn and… Continue reading Leaving Las Vegas with Laurenn McCubbin