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Francis Raven

Francis Raven’s books include 5-Haifun: Of Being Divisible (Blue Lion Books, 2008), Shifting the Question More Complicated (Otoliths, 2007), Taste: Gastronomic Poems (Blazevox, 2005), and the novel, Inverted Curvatures (Spuyten Duyvil, 2005). Francis lives in Washington, D.C.; you can see more of his work at his web site.

Lacoste of Living

After three-quarters of a century, a quintessential shirt picks up a lot of baggage—some good, some ironically so, all obsession-worthy. FRANCIS RAVEN chases the crocodile across France and Morocco. (Personal Essays | July 31, 2009)

Bill Keaggy

“A collector, maker, and breaker of things,” since 1997 Bill Keaggy has amassed a collection of over 700 grocery lists. Francis Raven talks with him about his collecting habits and why it is that nobody can spell “bannana” “bananna” “banana.” (People | March 28, 2005)


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Go Climb a Tree

When all you want is get away from it all, just grab a branch, hoist yourself up, and leave your troubles below. RALPH GAMELLI guides you to a peaceful place.

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New McPhee

John McPhee has a new book of essays. Need I say more?

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Star Black

Star Black is a poet, photographer, and collage artist living and working in New York City. She’s released five books of poems, has taught...