Blackstock's Collections What’s the world except a collection of things? And aren’t things sometimes nicer done in marker and crayon? An interview with artist Gregory Blackstock and a gallery from his new book.

Birnbaum v. Ben Jones Some nights you want a period romance, some nights a claustrophobic babble-drama, and some nights you just want a ripping adventure story that will keep you awake. Robert Birnbaum talks to novelist Ben Jones about his new book of Arctic exploration.

Stuart Dybek Our man in Boston gets nostalgic for his Chicago roots in this wonderful conversation with short story master Stuart Dybek about the city of Daley, Bellow’s turf, and the difficulty of writing in a sentimental, nevermind linear fashion.

Bright Nights, Big Mountains The Sundance Film Festival may have a hard time maintaining its indie credibility, but as a magnet for celebrities there is little doubt about its powers. After a few days of film in Park City, writer Sarah Hepola looks back.