[This post is something of a response to John’s recent post, and some of the comments made there by Darby,…
The National Book Critics Circle Finalists for 2010 Awards
Last night, as a member of the National Books Critics Circle, I attended the Circle’s event announcing the finalists for…
Big Other Contributors’ News, #23
It’s been a while since I’ve posted news of all our various goings on and whatnot. But everyone at Big…
Luca Dipierro’s Das Ding
The first issue of Luca Dipierro’s art zine, DAS DING, is out. YOU KNOW WHAT I CAME FOR is available…
New Gass Interview
When Greg Gerke told me that there was a new interview with William Gass, I, of course, was excited, only…
Best of 2010, Part 5
This post features lists by four excellent writers: Chris Heavener, Lance Olsen, Bradley Sands, and William Walsh. And when you…
Best of 2010, Part 4
This post features lists by five fine writers: Vincent Czyz, Darby Larson, Brad Listi, Dawn Raffel, and Andrew Zornoza. And…
Best of 2010, Part 3
This post features lists by four fine writers: Jane Ciabattari, Jen Michalski, David Peak, and Lia Purpura. And when you…
“Froth” and “Cloud Formations”
“You know,” the painter said, “that art froth, that artist fornication, that general art-and-artist loathsomeness, I always found that repelling;…