Archive

On Technodiversity: A Conversation with Yuk Hui
A major philosopher of science on different paths to modernity, the openness of the future, and the fallacies of transhumanism.
Anders DunkerJun 9, 2020
- Philosophy & Religion
- Science & Technology
“At the Mercy of My Passions and Opinions”: A Conversation with William Kennedy
Cynthia Haven speaks to author William Kennedy, who is sheltering in place in his beloved Albany, New York.
Cynthia L. HavenJun 8, 2020
- Fiction
Real Life Rock Top 10: June 2020 — Part I
LARB presents the first part of the June installment of “Real Life Rock Top 10,” a monthly column by cultural critic Greil Marcus.
Greil MarcusJun 8, 2020
- Music
Unpacking Wharton’s Library
Robert Minto reviews Sheila Liming’s “What a Library Means to a Woman: Edith Wharton and the Will to Collect Books.”
Robert MintoJun 8, 2020
- Literary Criticism
The Times, They Aren’t a’Changin’
John W. W. Zeiser explains how Senator Cotton's op-ed makes all too much sense for the Gray Lady.
John W. W. ZeiserJun 8, 2020
Time Machine: Excerpts from "Time Tells"
Masha Tupitsyn considers the passage of time, Felicity, and stand-up comedy
Masha TupitsynJun 7, 2020
- Television
The Stations of Life: On “We Are Pilgrims: Journeys in Search of Ourselves”
A book on global pilgrimages is tone-deaf about theology but still wide-ranging and useful.
Tanjil RashidJun 7, 2020
In Conversation with Patrisse Cullors, co-founder #BlackLivesMatter
In Conversation with Patrisse Cullors, co-founder #BlackLivesMatter
LARB Radio HourJun 7, 2020
The Utopian Turn in YA Lit
A new YA novel reimagines utopia in the era of climate catastrophe.
Ellen Wayland-SmithJun 7, 2020
- Young Adult & Children’s Literature
Rediscovering Korean Cinema: An Academic Look at the Zombies, Mutants, Criminals, and Prostitutes of South Korea's Silver Screen
Colin Marshall looks at a new essay collection about the history and influence of Korean cinema.
Colin MarshallJun 7, 2020
Laguna Revisited
Sara Davis revisits an early reality TV classic
Sara DavisJun 6, 2020
- Television
Making Something That Feels Good to Read: An Interview with Ari Yarwood
Colin Beineke talks to graphic novel editor Ari Yarwood.
Colin BeinekeJun 6, 2020
- Comics
- Gender & Sexuality
I Never Really Knew I Was Writing a Trilogy Until It Was Finished
Skye C. Cleary talks to Gary Cox about his latest book, "How to Be Good: or How to Be Moral and Virtuous in a Wicked World."
Skye C. ClearyJun 6, 2020
- Philosophy & Religion
A Very Brief History of Authenticity in Hip-Hop
Felicia Angeja Viator on the complicated nature of "authenticity" in hip-hop
Felicia Angeja ViatorJun 5, 2020
- Music
The Drone Dilemma
A critique of American drone warfare contains vigorous and damning information about its abuses but also contains a huge blind spot.
Michael Scott MooreJun 5, 2020
- Politics
The Fun of Serious Noticing: On James Wood’s Latest Collection
Angela M Giles reviews "Serious Noticing: Selected Essays, 1997–2019" by James Wood.
Angela M GilesJun 5, 2020
- Literary Criticism
- Memoir & Essay