Literature

William S. Burroughs endorses Mr Peanut for mayor, 1974

Why the fuck did William S Burroughs endorse Mr Peanut for mayor in 1974?

Next up, Jack Kerouac endorses the Red M&M for the papacy.

Dec 17, 2025

Self-starter- how independent publishers popularized the novel

Self-starter: how independent publishers popularised the novel

It’s not just fan-fic, I swear!

Dec 16, 2025

'Little Wars'- Did H.G Wells create the role playing game?

‘Little Wars’: Did HG Wells create the role playing game?

When does a game become art?

Dec 11, 2025

Stephen King's private reading list

Stephen King’s private reading list

What inspires a master of their craft?

Dec 7, 2025

'Mrs Warren’s Profession'- the play that got its entire cast arrested for portraying sex workers

‘Mrs Warren’s Profession’: the play that got its entire cast arrested for portraying sex workers

You don’t get that with Hamilton.

Dec 7, 2025

Janeites- How Jane Austen inspired the first fandom

Janeites: How Jane Austen inspired the first form of fandom

Fandom is an ancient art.

Dec 2, 2025

What made Thomas Pynchon a recluse

Retreating from the world: What made Thomas Pynchon a recluse?

You can hide if you need to.

Nov 28, 2025

Aldous Huxley’s comical letter to George Orwell about why his dystopia was better

Aldous Huxley’s comical letter to George Orwell about why his dystopia was better

“I have some notes, Mr. Orwell.”

Oct 25, 2025

When Joy Division met William S. Burroughs

The awkward night Joy Division met William S Burroughs—and Ian Curtis was told to fuck off

A cold meeting between Ian Curtis and his idol.

Richard Metzger

Aug 24, 2025

Eugène Ionesco with a copy of Massin’s innovative graphic take on his play

‘The Bald Soprano’: Take a look at one of the most beautiful (and eccentric) books ever published

Eugène Ionesco’s The Bald Soprano skewers language.

Richard Metzger

Aug 24, 2025