Archive for June, 2009

Kinds of decay

“My favorite writers don’t waste time.” Sarah Manguso, who did a great reading at Happy Ending, answers questions.

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New BOMB

The current BOMB features interviews with Nam Le, Bill Callahan (formerly of Smog) & Isabella Rosellini (with Guy Maddin).

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The Smart Set: Lauren Cerand’s weekly events

The Smart Set is a weekly feature, compiled and posted by Lauren Cerand, that usually appears Mondays at 12:30 pm, and highlights the best of the week to come. Special favor is given to New York’s independent booksellers and venues, and low-cost and free events. Please send details to Ms. Cerand at lauren [at] maudnewton.com by the Thursday prior to . . .

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Merwin interviewed

W.S. Merwin appeared on Bill Moyers last Friday, giving Michael Schaub a new reason to tune in to PBS. (Watch online.)

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