Componibile 62

“If I were to write this book, standard behavior (including the most unusual, its deluxe category) would be inexplicable by means of current instrumental psychology. The actors would appear to be unhealthy or complete idiots. Not that they would show themselves incapable of current challenges and re Leggi tutto

I just read this again for IDK like the 10th time. It is my favorite book of all time ever and I'd like to tell you about it. I think what I'm actually going to do is like a CliffNotes sort of thing, where I tell you first a few reasons why this book is nearly impossible to read the first time, then Leggi tutto

Update 28.09.20 - I've added more about the actual "62" below. I freely confess I am biased towards Cortazar for many reasons. But he deserves to be loved. Here is what Neruda has to say: “Anyone who doesn’t read Cortázar is doomed. Not to read him is a serious invisible disease which in time can have Leggi tutto

For Dennis Cooper's blog, I recently transcribed a super rare interview Cortazar did in the late 60s while writing "62: A Model Kit." He talks about his process, the book's structure, and other interesting bits: https://denniscooperblog.com/jeff-jac... This book is jaw dropping amazing. The episodic Leggi tutto