In Memoriam
April 8, 2013
A Writer’s Role Model: Roger Ebert 2
by Joel Breuklander
As much as Roger Ebert “belongs” to film, so too does he belong to us writers. We ought to consider him one of our own.
November 2, 2012
A Champion of Literary Translation: On the Loss of Michael Henry Heim 1
by Tanya Paperny
Heim was a man who literally seemed to have more hours in the day than the rest of us. He was someone who pushed for greater visibility of translation in the larger world of American letters, who supported and nurtured would-be translators with every free minute.
August 10, 2012
Under His Spell: Dreaming of Gore Vidal 2
by Christopher Bram
When Buckley called the student protestors crypto Nazis, Vidal said the only crypto Nazi he saw was Buckley. Buckley exploded: “Now listen, you queer. Stop calling me a crypto Nazi or I’ll sock you in the goddamn face.” Vidal remained remarkably calm. He broke into a boyish smile, as if he thought Buckley were only joking. Then the smile wavered when he understood how angry the man was.
June 8, 2012
A Teller of Truths: Ray Bradbury’s Middle East Connection 3
by Tanjil Rashid
My Middle Eastern memorial to Ray Bradbury may seem an unorthodox one, but it is the one he doubtless desired. When asked how he would like to be remembered, he gave an answer that sadly none of the obituarists have recalled.
May 8, 2012
Maurice Sendak Dies 3
by C. Max Magee
The New York Times is reporting that Maurice Sendak has died at 83. In part because I shared a name with its main character, Where the Wild Things Are was a beloved book of mine. Sendak’s last book Bumble-Ardy, full of chaotic drawings of mischievous pigs, is a favorite of 19-month-old son’s. May Sendak’s bountiful [...]
May 4, 2012
RIP MCA 0
by C. Max Magee
Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch AKA MCA has died at 47, due to cancer. Pitchfork has more.