Category Archives: Books Publishing and Writing

Kirsten Mortensen’s Latest

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Kirsten Mortensen’s latest novel, which is about a small chemical engineering company in upstate New York, is very clever. Kirsten’s fiction, which includes idiosyncratic works like “Can Job,” doesn’t fit comfortably into any particular box. That’s part … Continue reading →

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Tumblr Du Jour: PopSonnet

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: From PopSonnet, whose author recasts well-known songs in Shakespearean iambic pentameter. Link via Maggie McNeill.

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Virtual Art Gallery Du Jour: Dan DeCarlo

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Artist Dan DeCarlo is most known for modernizing the look and developing the house style of Archie comics, as well being the creator of Josie and Pussycats and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. During his freelance years in the … Continue reading →

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Cartoon Du Jour

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Via Eddie Pensier, I had this particular strip tacked up on my desk for years.

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Quote/Recipe Du Jour

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Finally after a couple of weeks’ travel the distant mountains of the west came into view. This was the land of the buffalo. One day a herd came in our direction like a great black cloud, a threatening … Continue reading →

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Web Musings: Addenda

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: A few thoughts on Paleo Retiree’s musings: 1) The language used in pro-critic writing versus enthusiastic-amateur writing can be a tip-off. Jargon (of whatever field we’re talking about) is a sign of familiarity with the topic, but … Continue reading →

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Today’s Lunchtime Reading: The Rise and Fall Playboy Magazine

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Author D.R. Haney traces the history of Playboy magazine, provides a character sketch of founder Hugh Hefner, and charts the fortunes of a number of Playmates in this 9,000-word essay. A fascinating bit of cultural history. At the same … Continue reading →

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And Then the Dream Reigns Supreme

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: “You have suffered a great deal, sir?” said Franz inquiringly. Sinbad started and looked fixedly at him, as he replied, “What makes you suppose so?” “Everything,” answered Franz, — “your voice, your look, your pallid complexion, … Continue reading →

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And I Thought I Knew What a Buccaneer Was Like

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: As I was waiting, a man came out of a side room, and at a glance I was sure he must be Long John. His left leg was cut off close by the hip, and under … Continue reading →

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Four Critics Walked Into a Book . . .

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Glynn Marshes

Glynn Marshes writes: Highly recommend The Norton Critical Edition of Goethe’s Faust, if you’re in a lit-nerd mood. The translation (Walter Arndt) is more-than-approachable and the interpretive notes (Cyrus Hamlin) are terrific. And as an added bonus, the last 180 … Continue reading →

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