The book delves into Eric Fischl's journey as an artist during the vibrant and turbulent New York art scene of the 1970s and 1980s. It highlights his struggle for a distinctive narrative style amidst the competitive environment filled with influential figures like Andy Warhol and Julian Schnabel. Fischl's notorious works, such as Bad Boy and Sleepwalker, reflect the chaotic interplay of fame, fashion, and substance abuse, which posed challenges to his artistic integrity and success.
Michael Stone Books






The cell: Inside the 9/11 plot, and why the FBI and CIA failed to stop it
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
In The Cell, John Miller, an award-winning journalist and coanchor of ABC's 20/20, along with veteran reporter Michael Stone and Chris Mitchell, takes readers back more than 10 years to the birth of the terrorist cell that later metastasized into al Qaeda's New York operation. This remarkable book offers a firsthand account of what it is to be a police officer, an FBI agent or a reporter obsessed with a case few people will take seriously. It contains a first-person account of Miller's face-to-face meeting with bin Laden and privides the first full-length treatment to piece together what led up to the events of 9/11, ultimately delivering the disturbing answer to the question: Why, with all the information the intelligence community had, was no one able to stop the 9/11 attacks?
The book provides a step-by-step guide to succeeding in the Amazon FBA wholesale business, emphasizing the importance of following instructions in the correct order for profitability. It offers insights on becoming a skilled wholesale seller and efficiently fulfilling orders, aiming to help readers achieve significant financial success in the Amazon marketplace.
The Complete Guide to Arduino Programming
Simple and Effective Methods to Learn Arduino Programming
- 98 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Embark on an engaging journey into the realm of physical computing and programming, where hands-on projects and interactive learning await. This book provides a comprehensive introduction, blending theory with practical applications to help readers grasp essential concepts. Ideal for beginners, it encourages creativity and problem-solving through innovative exercises that bring technology to life. Discover how to create your own interactive devices and enhance your programming skills in an enjoyable and accessible way.
Awake in the World
Teachings from Yoga and Buddhism for Living an Engaged Life
- 186 pages
- 7 hours of reading
How can we live a balanced life in unbalanced times? How can the practices of meditation and yoga support our relationships, our work lives, and the greater good? Author, teacher, and psychotherapist Michael Stone presents the essential insights of mindfulness and yoga, emphasizing the teachings of simplicity and the interdependence of all life. Stone explains that the practices of yoga and meditation are not about escaping reality but about living fully in the here and now, opening to our experience, and gaining access to stillness within the flow of life. The essence of yoga and Buddhist practice is opening the heart—our own and the heart of the world. With that awareness, Stone encourages us to get involved in our communities, to speak out when we see wrongdoing, and to find ways of helping others.
Berlin
- 200 pages
- 7 hours of reading

