In our afternoon reading: Jeff VanderMeer recommends books, a new issue of The Scofield, and much more.
Paul M. Sammon on Revisiting “Future Noir” and the Enduring Power of “Blade Runner”
Speaking as someone who’s been intrigued by Ridley Scott’s film Blade Runner for a long time now, I found Paul M. Sammon’s Future Noir to be a fascinating look at the film’s creation, production, and subsequent placement in the cult canon. With Blade Runner 2049 out this fall, Sammon revisited Future Noir with a host of updates and additions. Via email, we discussed Blade Runner‘s influence, the challenges of adapting Philip K. Dick, and more.
Weekend Bites: Philip K. Dick, Janice Lee Fiction, Carmen Maria Machado on Influences, Iosi Havilio, and More
In our weekend reading: thoughts on Philip K. Dick on film, new writing from Janice Lee, and much more.
Afternoon Bites: Eleanor Henderson Interviewed, Philip K. Dick on Film, Art Garfunkel’s Memoir, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Eleanor Henderson, thoughts on Ben Loory’s new collection, and much more.
Morning Bites: Kelly Luce Nonfiction, Rich Ferguson’s Playlist, November Book Recommendations, and More
In our morning reading: Kelly Luce on her new novel, a playlist from Rich Ferguson, notes on the end of Vine, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Daniel Johnston, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Fiction, Terese Svoboda Interviewed, Alice Bag, and More
In our afternoon reading: an excerpt from the new graphic novel about Daniel Johnston, new fiction from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and much more.
Weekend Bites: Cheryl Strayed Interviewed, Noy Holland, Unadapted Philip K. Dick, and More
In our weekend reading: an interview with Cheryl Strayed, a report from Book Riot Live, recommended science fiction novels, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Vonnegut on TV, Neil Gaiman Interviewed, Luc Sante, Rios de la Luz Fiction, and More
In our afternoon reading: news of a Vonnegut television adaptation, an interview with Neil Gaiman, fiction from Rios de la Luz, and more.