Articles of Note

A decade ago, the rise of the ebook was all but assured — and yet it hasn’t come to pass. What changed?... more »


New Books

Unesco was created to support the “intellectual and moral solidarity of mankind.” Who could be against that? Many people, as it turns out... more »


Essays & Opinions

For Allen Ginsberg, mescaline brought ecstasy. For Walter Benjamin, philosophical irritation. For William James, vomiting and diarrhea... more »