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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 you know what? I DO like assembled robots. Hippie furniture!…
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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 look at these satisfied customers: Blake Butler’s Scorch Atlas: “A…
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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 you as soon as it arrives. Signed. $11 domestic includes…
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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 The Battle of Algiers, directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.
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The 19th Amendment Turns 90
“The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” So says the 19th Amendment, which was ratified (by one vote!) on…
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The Teklanika Takes Another
In a twisted turn of fate Alaska’s Teklanika River, the same river that trapped Christopher McCandless (made famous by Jon Krakauer’s book Into the Wild), has claimed another young adventurer. (via PW)
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Ray Bradbury Sounds Off
“We should go to the moon and prepare a base to fire a rocket off to Mars and then go to Mars and colonize Mars. Then when we do that, we will live forever.” The above quote is from Ray…
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Two Things Tao
1. The New York Observer profiles Tao: “Tao Lin Will Have the Scallops.” 2. Canteen posts the full text of Tao’s essay “The Great American Dialogue About the New Yorker’s 2010 “20 Under 40” List.” Tao Lin is the author…
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Nothing Can Outlast Its Loss
[Nick Laird’s] steps are sure, his undermusic and undercurrents consistently strong. On Purpose is a slim volume that contains multitudes.