199: Idra Novey (TAKE WHAT YOU NEED) & César Aira's ON CONTEMPORARY ART
In This Episode:
Idra Novey actually drops by the Damn Library IN PERSON to discuss her stunning new book, Take What You Need, creating an artist’s practice, torching things, and short novels. Also, she brought along César Aira’s On Contemporary Art to accompany the art on display in the text of her book.
THE EP. 199 BOOKSHELF
WHAT'D YOU BUY?:
Idra: La Tercera by Gina Apostol, slippers
Christopher: Cook as You Are by Ruby Tandoh, The Language of Trees by Katie Holten
ALSO MENTIONED:
Ways to Disappear by Idra Novey
Those Who Knew by Idra Novey
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
The Passion According to G. H. by Clarice Lispector
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
American Visionary Art Museum
Witches in America by Alex Mar
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Idra: Voyager by Nona Fernández, Fennel, Seventy by Seven by Alex Mar
Christopher: "Who the hell is Edgar?" by Teya & Salena
