A Visit to the Book Fair; The Ladder of Vision; The Seduction of Mimi
The author attended the Antiquarian Book Fair at New York’s Armory, noting its mix of medieval manuscripts, alchemical guides, and high‑priced modern first editions. While hunting Romantic‑era essays, he bought a second‑edition of William Hazlitt’s *Table‑Talk* for $30, one of the fair’s most affordable items. He observed that the event functions as a social gathering for solitary collectors, fostering rare camaraderie among dealers and enthusiasts. He also announced an upcoming paper on the Trump era at a Cambridge mini‑conference on June 2.
King of the "Stone Age"
The newsletter links President Trump’s recent threats to bomb Iran’s infrastructure back into the "Stone Age" to a Cold War-era phrase coined by Air Force General Curtis LeMay. LeMay’s 1965 autobiography advocated massive conventional bombing to cripple an adversary’s economy,...
Addendums; Tenebrism; "Going a Journey"
The newsletter highlights the paperback release of John Ganz’s *When the Clock Broke*, now widely available in the U.S., U.K., and Commonwealth markets. It promotes the author’s film podcast with Jamelle Bouie and announces an upcoming “Dark Enlightenment” discussion at...