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Category Archives: Roderick Random
Space Cat Makes a Deal
That is the title I’ve given to this picture (actual title unknown): I found out about the writer (and artist, see above) Hannes Bok through Lin Carter’s book on the history of fantasy Imaginary Worlds. I’d bought that book to … Continue reading
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Tagged Experiments Ocular, Hannes Bok, Imaginary Worlds, Lin Carter, Writing
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Shortcut #52: About a Mountain
John D’Agata’s book About a Mountain is about a mountain. Just as this blog post is about About a Mountain which is about a mountain. But just as About a Mountain is not really about a mountain, so this blog … Continue reading
On Something Like a Blog Post
It sits in the corner like a friend you didn’t invite over but you felt obligated to invite in, even after explaining that you were in the middle of something. Something important, yes, that’s right. You are checking your e-mail … Continue reading
On or About a Bog
The surface is spongy. At first I wrote the surface is spondee, which is also true: two hard syllables under your feet with a little bounce, a little give and, you hope, no take at all. Metrically, most bogs aren’t … Continue reading
On What is Apparently a Dying Art
I’ve spent the last few days writing letters. Although I’ve done a good job keeping myself going, in the past it’s been hard for me to write many at the same time (or even within a few weeks of each … Continue reading
On Being International
So… You’re entertained. Yes, I get it. I got it. Good. Today, we’re done with entertainment. It has had its day, and its day is done, the sun is set, and we in the city are left with a paltry … Continue reading