Milan Kundera, through intermediary, threatens lawsuit
Without actually speaking to the press, Kundera demands an apology from the newspaper that called him an informant.
Without actually speaking to the press, Kundera demands an apology from the newspaper that called him an informant.
As you know if you’re following along, earlier this month I attended the 80th anniversary celebration of the Oxford English Dictionary in Oxford, England. Oxford University Press covered my airfare and lodging expenses. Although I normally decline freebie offers from publishers as a matter of course, I accepted the press’s invitation for several reasons. Chief among them: I personally view . . .
Thanks to all who came out to Housing Works for our Witches, Demons, and Thieves Puritan Halloween party last night. I’m on deadline, so no time for a recap, but we had fun. For those who couldn’t make it, here’s the kinda-on-theme trivia quiz we handed out. The best part — aside from William Boggess’ questions — was that the . . .
Christian Zabriskie talks with Alex Cox (Sid & Nancy) about his new book, X-Films: True Confessions of a Radical Filmmaker.
Cast your vote on Bookninja’s hilarious literary novel repackaging entries. Right now I’m leaning toward Blood Meridian.