How does a media enterprise so riven with political and cultural conflict not merely survive but thrive? It is remarkable—especially given the marginal, sometimes transgressive nature of what it covered—that The Village Voice was a viable business, almost from the beginning
Ted, you should also know that FSG is publishing a book about Christgau, Ellen Willis, Greil Marcus, and Lester Bangs. I doubt it will be available for another year or two, but it sounds great.
I only recently learned that my literary agent, Chris Calhoun, represented this book. The author is not someone I know. But his history of the WPA was extremely well reviewed. And the FSG editor, Alex Starr, is a huge talent.
I started writing for the Voice in 1983, and am working on my own review of this marvelous, gargantuan book now, for villagevoice.com-- stay tuned!
Ooh, great, leave us a link!
Gotta look for this one. A question first about a hero of mine. How much does Robert Christgau figure in the story?
Ted, you should also know that FSG is publishing a book about Christgau, Ellen Willis, Greil Marcus, and Lester Bangs. I doubt it will be available for another year or two, but it sounds great.
oh really!!!
Interviewing Lester Bangs was a highlight of my (not particularly storied) college career so I definitely will keep my eyes open for this book
I only recently learned that my literary agent, Chris Calhoun, represented this book. The author is not someone I know. But his history of the WPA was extremely well reviewed. And the FSG editor, Alex Starr, is a huge talent.
the christgau book? excited to read this
Yes, the Xgau Willis book etc.
i did not know about it.... who is writing it??
Quite a bit.