2011
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New Site For Nonfiction Lovers
There’s a new literary website, claiming that enviable title “the Pandora of narrative nonfiction.” Byliner.com compiles writer profile pages, full of long-form stories gathered from all corners of the web, recommends authors to users and is purpoted to assist new…
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Danya Glabau’s Tech Links
Following LulzSec’s declaration of war on the world, the world has declared war on LulzSec. Hulu is up for sale, but what exactly are they selling? It looks like ISPs are inching toward enforcing copyright within their networks, on behalf…
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Hell’s New Autobiography
Writer and punk rock legend, Richard Hell, wrote a forthcoming autobiography, I Dreamed I Was a Very Clean Tramp. For those of you curious as to what astrological sign is behind the multi-talented artist, don’t worry. Michelle Tea covers that…
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Dan Weiss’s Morning Coffee
I hope you guys are ready for hella space garbage next week. 100 plus years of Olympic posters (are neat). In the future we will all drive around in electric diwheels. You know what else is cool? Dutch mystery novel…
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The Rumpus Interview with Martin Atkins
The first time I call Martin Atkins in Chicago, I get his voicemail. The second time, Martin answers, but he’s just arriving home from his office,
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Love for Feministing
Feministing, the esteemed online feminist community, highlighted our very own Elissa Bassist’s interview with sex-positive feminist Susie Bright (which is still very smart and very funny, if you haven’t dabbled yet). Thanks for the shout-out, Feministing. The love is mutual!
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Philip K. Dick: “Ignore the bad patches, just keep reading”
Explore the many different ways of reading and understanding the writings of Philip K. Dick, particularly the unsettling yet enticing allure of his “unquotable prose”.
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Monetary Support for Indie Bookstores
Anybody who appreciates the community value of their local independent bookstore knows about the monetary pressure imposed by Amazon and internet-based competitors. So if you really appreciate the value of independent booksellers and the literary community it supports, why shouldn’t…
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An Artist’s Release
Ai Weiwei, a prominent Chinese artist openly critical of the Chinese Communist Party, has been released from prison after a three-month detention. To add to his international acclaim and recognition, the blog he started in 2006 (which was shut down…
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Regarding John Ross’ Ashes: A Very Specific Request
Let’s collectively remember John Ross, a “relentless political and literary experimenter” with revolutionary tendencies. Best known for his book Murdered by Capitalism and his coverage of the Zapatistas movement in Mexico, where he spent a significant portion of his life,…
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Erin Rose’s Tech Links
Chinese censors have shut down a site that allowed people to report bribes demanded by Chinese gov officials. Google thinks a third of retailers will be allowing wireless “tap & pay” by next year. At the age that most people…