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David Foster Wallace

salon.com | 11:41 pm Feb 21, 2012

Topics:David Foster Wallace, Editor's Picks, NonfictionOn Tuesday, David Foster Wallace would have turned 50 years old, an occasion that has even inspired conferences. After his death and canonization into what looks like an entire field of academic study,…
Don’t Get Me Down: Reading and Writing Depression

therumpus.net | 4:10 am Feb 22, 2012

In September 2008, David Foster Wallace stepped out onto his patio and did what most of us occasionally imagine doing, but hopefully never go through with. The world media brought his suicide to our attention soon after and, within a few months, two last…
46 Things to Read and See for David Foster Wallace's 50th Birthday

theawl.com | 2:42 am Feb 22, 2012

27-29. There's a point (and maybe it's already approaching) where this speech will seem too needlepointed and sampler-like to remain moving, but for now let's say it's not here. (Audio of Wallace delivering the speech, parts and 30. "Just Kids" by Evan…
curiosity counts - The best thing since Science Ink? Tattoos inspired...

curiositycounts.com | 2:47 am Feb 22, 2012