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Matthew Summers-Sparks

Matthew Summers-Sparks lives in London. His writing has appeared in the New York Times and McSweeney’s.

Dense Photography

Snapshots from a trip can seal a memory forever, yet boxes of vacation photos dilute what really happened. MATTHEW SUMMERS-SPARKS learns how to take a picture with a thousand meanings. (Letters From London | January 29, 2009)

Hours Away

Even five time zones removed, last week’s election returns carried an electricity felt by locals and expats alike. Absentee voter MATTHEW SUMMERS-SPARKS watches an ocean shrink to a pond. (Letters From London | November 14, 2008)

Bringing It All Back Home

When the St. Louis Cardinals’ former stadium was demolished, fans rushed to pick up pieces from the ballpark where their memories were made. MATTHEW SUMMERS-SPARKS finds out what they bought, and what it means to them. (Profiles | April 3, 2007)

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Pogue

If only Shane MacGowan had been more persuasive, his Pogues might have been recognized as the greatest of all Irish bands. MATTHEW SUMMERS-SPARKS considers what could have been. (Spoofs & Satire | November 15, 2006)

That’s All I’m Going to Say for Now

An ill-planned duck hunting trip sours under the media scrutiny. Justice Scalia makes a firm statement, and Matthew Summers-Sparks tails him through a day of saying not much else. (Stories | March 17, 2004)

Talking Dirty with the Gray Lady

We all knew she was smart and provocative, but can she be sexy? Matthew Summers-Sparks learns a thing or two about vernacular and innuendo on a steamy night out with the paper of record. (New York, New York | January 8, 2004)


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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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Manguel on Reading

Alberto Manguel writes about his first love.

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