In 1969, Irish novelist Samuel Beckett was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Beckett was a world-class recluse and while he succumbed to the pressure to be interviewed by Swedish Television when the Prize was announced, he only agreed on the condition that no questions were to be asked.
It almost seems like he's… waiting for someone.
Triple Hugo Award-winning author Vernor Vinge died Wednesday at 79. Vinge sold his first science-fiction story in 1964, "Apartness", which appeared in the June 1965 issue of New Worlds. In… READ THE REST
Science fiction and fantasy author Terry Bisson (previously at Boing Boing), famed for short stories such as the Hugo and Nebula award-winning Bears Discover Fire and They're Made Out of… READ THE REST
Austin Kleon, author of the wonderful Steal Like An Artist, was once asked to deliver a message for recent graduates. This week, he re-shared the inspiring—and very true—words of wisdom… READ THE REST
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