Reader burnout
Revisiting the problem of overdosing on beloved writers, or, in Matthew Lickona’s case, filmmakers.
Revisiting the problem of overdosing on beloved writers, or, in Matthew Lickona’s case, filmmakers.
“I think if somebody has to make an artistic work, he will finish it no matter what. It has nothing to do with the money, with the time.” — Marjane Satrapi
“American writers alive today are expected to work as if Gertrude Stein never existed. Gertrude Stein, in her time, had that same problem.” (Via. See also.)
One thing I really like about my friend Laura Miller is that she, like me, is fascinated by literature and technology, and interested in the places they meet. Sometimes that intersection feels like a lonely place to hang out. We both have iPads and (though we’re appalled by Apple’s employment practices) are excited about the potential of tablet computers. But . . .