Okay, I just finished Angry Candy. I read “Chained to the Fast Lane in the Red Queen’s Race” and “The Function of Dream Sleep” during my lunch break and I’m all weepy-faced and sniffly in my cube.
Damn, but that man can write.
And I was so absorbed I stopped eating my lunch and now it’s cold and vaguely glutinous. But it was worth it.
I was thinking of switching to some William Gibson after Angry Candy but instead, I think I need to find more Ellison to read. Damn. “Dream Sleep” really got to me. I still have that hollow feeling you get with tears coming. Damn. I wish I could write like that.
Try his non-fiction!
Your local library should be able to produce a copy of Memos From Purgatory, thanks to the wonders of inter-library loan.
btw, I plan to be in Atlanta for a friend’s graduation party on the 25th-26th. Will you and Matthew be in town? If so, please e-mail me at your earliest convenience to discuss details.
Re: Try his non-fiction!
Memos From Purgatory
Coolness. I’ll be sure to look into it. I was actually interested in scrounging up his “Glass Teat” essay stuff. That shouldn’t be that hard to find either.
btw, I plan to be in Atlanta for a friend’s graduation party on the 25th-26th. Will you and Matthew be in town?
We’ll be in town, but we’re having a friend from Illinois come down to stay with us for the long Memorial Day weekend. But give us a buzz or drop us an email or something and we’ll see if we can coordinate all of our respective schedules!
Harlan
The man write, but can he ever stop wearing his self-love on his sleeve? =D
Re: Harlan
Sure he’s arrogant and loud, but I’m willing to give it to him. He’s got reason to be rather satisfied with himself. As much as he thinks he does? I’m not sure if that’s possible, but he really is an astonishing and amazing person and writer.