John Madera

William Gaddis on Art, Writing, Reading, and More

Happy birthday, William Gaddis! Here are some quotes from the writer: “If it is not beautiful for someone,…

Delighted to present a selection of works I published in Big Other in 2022. But before I do that, let…

Happy birthday, Guy Debord! Here are some quotes from the theorist, philosopher, and filmmaker: “Quotations are useful in periods…

Happy birthday, Jean Toomer! Here are some quotes from the author: “Aim to encounter unknown difficulties that you may…

Happy birthday, Henry Miller! Here are some quotes from the writer: “Imagination is the voice of daring.” “There…

Happy birthday, Emily Dickinson! Here are some selections from her writing: “To live is so startling it leaves…

Happy birthday, Noam Chomsky! 94, today! Here are some quotes from the linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic,…

Happy birthday, Rainer Maria Rilke! Here are some quotes from the writer: “Let everything happen to you: beauty…

Dear Reader, Millions of people today are giving what they can ($25, $50, etc.) because they know that every little…

Happy birthday, Guy Davenport! Here are some quotes from the writer: “Reality was the keener for being fugitive,…