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Francisconi on Yates
Be sure not to miss Rumpus Book Club member John Francisconi’s essay “Tao Lin, Richard Yates, & Me.”
Welcome to the Occupation
A short novel by Michael Knight sees the post-WWII occupation of Japan through the eyes of a confused typist in General MacArthur’s office.
The Spotlight on Moving Pictures
John Siuntres does great podcasts. For an example, check out his recording of the San Diego Comic Con’s Spotlight Panel on Kathryn and Stuart Immonen, the married graphic novelists behind…
Growing Up American
The Guardian’s Book Blog lauds the American coming-of-age novel and asks why the British don’t possess the same bildungsromanic aptitude. Judy Blundell, Jandy Nelson and Simon Rich are cited as…
Tao Lin, Richard Yates, & Me
I didn’t enjoy reading Richard Yates all that much, but I like that Lin’s writing has sparked conversations about storytelling, questions about generational gaps between modern readers (this book is sort…
A Mystical Authority Over the Unknown
On a recent visit to Syria, my friend and I eschewed our guidebook as much as possible. In place of this we sought local inspiration, or merely direction, with the…
Morning Coffee
Seriously dudes, look at this god damn wave. Flavorwire brings you the best bike store ever. Sometimes I get sent links that feel like I am being pandered to, but…
I Will Blurb Any Book Within 24 Hours!
Tired of waiting weeks or even MONTHS for back-cover endorsements from recognizable authors? I, Mickey Hess, will blurb any book – that’s right, ANY book – within 24 hours! Just…
Why not order the paperback of The Adderall Diaries from The Rumpus?
Update: We are now shipping paperback copies of The Adderall Diaries. You can order the paperback version of The Adderall Diaries directly from The Rumpus and we’ll send it to…
10/40/70 #20: The Battle of Algiers
This ongoing experiment in film writing freezes a film at 10, 40, and 70 minutes, and keeps the commentary as close to those frames as possible. This week, I examine…