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Ragtag Ruffians with a Generally Disgusting Aura
A. J. Urquidi and God pounded some Jägerbombs and braved an atmospheric river to sample grind, noise, and “doug rock.”
Archive
Adam Shatz’s “The Rebel’s Clinic: The Revolutionary Lives of Frantz Fanon”
Adam Shatz speaks with Kate Wolf and Eric Newman about his latest book, “The Rebel’s Clinic: The Revolutionary Lives of Frantz Fanon.”
The Allure and Toxicity of Fantasy: A Conversation with Ben Fama
Dan Magers speaks with Ben Fama about his debut novel, “If I Close My Eyes.”
Where Did You Go, Eileen? On Ottessa Moshfegh and William Oldroyd’s Adaptation
Brianna Di Monda reviews William Oldroyd’s cinematic adaptation of Ottessa Moshfegh’s novel “Eileen.”
For the Love of Books
Brittany Menjivar went to the antiquarian book conference and found a fuzzy belly, murderous frog, and rec center chairman.
The New Lurid
Sean T. Collins explores a quartet of sleazy, sensual, sensational shows from 2023 that dared to go beyond prestige-TV dramedy realism.
A Beautiful, Diverse Country: On Artem Chapeye’s “The Ukraine”
Kate Tsurkan reviews Artem Chapeye’s “The Ukraine.”
Faded Tees and Toothless Grins
David Diaz dreams of one day telling his grandchildren about the hardcore punk show from his porch on the outskirts of town.
Ambivalent Fanonism: On Adam Shatz’s “The Rebel’s Clinic”
Anthony Alessandrini reviews Adam Shatz’s “The Rebel’s Clinic: The Revolutionary Lives of Frantz Fanon.”
Avoid Having a Self: On Anne Carson’s “Wrong Norma”
Rowland Bagnall reviews Anne Carson’s “Wrong Norma.”
Border Wounds: On Saretta Morgan’s “Alt-Nature”
Rachel Carroll reviews Saretta Morgan’s “Alt-Nature.”
Sands of an Hourglass: On Geoff Nicholson’s “Walking on Thin Air”
Tom Zoellner reviews Geoff Nicholson’s “Walking on Thin Air: A Life’s Journey in 99 Steps.”
Eve Wood on Julie Adler
1:1 invites writers to reflect on a single work of art with focus, care, and imagination to expand how we view, receive, and write about art.
Is Anybody Gonna Rescue Me? A Conversation With Melissa Broder
Vivian Medithi interviews Melissa Broder about her novel “Death Valley.”
Blazing Old Worlds: On Francesca Peacock’s “Pure Wit”
Thomas Elrod reviews Francesca Peacock’s “Pure Wit: The Revolutionary Life of Margaret Cavendish.”
When the Audience Comes Onstage
Erik Blair explores what happens when audience members venture onstage to become part of what they came to watch.
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