In our afternoon reading: this year’s Firecracker Award nominees, new writing from Lynn Steger Strong, Jonathan Lethem on Steve Erickson, and more.
Morning Bites: Michael Faber, Bindercon Report, Casting “Zeroville,” Yo La Tengo Reissued, and More
In our morning reading: Michael Faber on his last novel, an interview with Megan Stielstra, Adrian Van Young on horror, new writing from Ben Tanzer, and more.
Weekend Bites: Rebecca Solnit Interviewed, Robotic Restaurants, Teju Cole, “Zeroville” on Film, and More
Interviews with Rebecca Solnit and Teju Cole, a French bookstore opens in the city, thoughts on Luke B. Goebel’s new book, restaurants staffed by robots, and more.
Afternoon Bites: New Iceage, Steve Erickson on James M. Cain, Inside “Fairytale of New York,” and More
The story behind The Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York.” Steve Erickson on James M. Cain? Yes, we will read that. Roxane Gay’s notable reading for 2012. Seattle’s Wimps have a new album out next year. The Conversations With Women project has begun. Warren Ellis on hauntological literature. Details have emerged on Iceage’s second album. Nathan Larson talked with Bill Peters for Canteen. Follow Vol. 1 Brooklyn on Twitter, Facebook, Google + and our Tumblr.
Indexing: A Visit to “Zeroville,” Graham Greene as Subway Reading, Charles Portis Collected, and More
A roundup of things consumed by our contributors.
Indexing: Revisiting Geoff Dyer, Elizabeth Ellen, Erickson’s “These Dreams of You,” Zola Jesus, And More
A roundup of things consumed by our contributors.
Indexing: Nu Stadium Rock, Steve Erickson, Peaking Lights Made a Mix, “Empire Records” & Record Store Day, Barbara Comyns, And More
A roundup of things consumed by our contributors.
Afternoon Bites: Gail O’Hara On Twee, Francisco Goldman On Chile, Kraftwerk At MoMA, And More
As the zine that she started celebrates its twentieth anniversary with shows in Washington and Brooklyn, Chickfactor‘s Gail O’Hara talks twee with Michaelangelo Matos. The name says it all: James Joyce or Kool Keith? Francisco Goldman’s article on political revolutionaries in Chile is a pretty terrific piece of journalism. Edward Champion interviewing Steve Erickson? We will listen to that. Andrew Leland has the details on a new book on the Oulipo that sounds promising. Lena Dunham chats with her best […]