In my mind, Auster always embodied his work: umbilically linked to one place, hammering out a few classics in a smoke-choked study in New York. A writer's writer. I also relate to his forays into film directing and the cinematic mode of writing the novel. Very much appreciated him speaking up against the jailing of writers under the nasty AKP/Erdo regime in Türkiye. It's so out of control that almost anyone you speak to in the arts and media will know someone—or three—who is either in prison or facing trial for something they wrote as an artist or a journalist. The written word is a powerful weapon against dictators and state censorship can only win in the short term.
Thanks, Gary. I really appreciate it. Obviously, I'm glad it resonated with you and others. After posting this, I'm heading out to grab a coffee and finish the last book of the trilogy, The Locked Room, after finishing City of Glass and Ghosts yesterday - still gives me the feels. Contemplating a re-read of all his books.
In my mind, Auster always embodied his work: umbilically linked to one place, hammering out a few classics in a smoke-choked study in New York. A writer's writer. I also relate to his forays into film directing and the cinematic mode of writing the novel. Very much appreciated him speaking up against the jailing of writers under the nasty AKP/Erdo regime in Türkiye. It's so out of control that almost anyone you speak to in the arts and media will know someone—or three—who is either in prison or facing trial for something they wrote as an artist or a journalist. The written word is a powerful weapon against dictators and state censorship can only win in the short term.
Loved this. Auster is a true goat
Thanks, Gary. I really appreciate it. Obviously, I'm glad it resonated with you and others. After posting this, I'm heading out to grab a coffee and finish the last book of the trilogy, The Locked Room, after finishing City of Glass and Ghosts yesterday - still gives me the feels. Contemplating a re-read of all his books.