NEXT STOP, HAVANA  Robert Birnbaum blogs on all things literary at "Our Man in Boston" »
The Morning News

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Currently:
» Advertise on TMN via the Deck

Archives

Philip Graham

Philip Graham is the author of the story collections The Art of the Knock and Interior Design, the novel How to Read an Unwritten Language, and co-author of Parallel Worlds, a memoir of Africa. He teaches at the University of Illinois, and the MFA in Writing program at Vermont College, and he is a co-founder of the literary/arts magazine Ninth Letter. He is currently living in Portugal, and his Dispatches From Lisbon appear regularly at the McSweeney’s web site.

Acmegate

The White House has a secret that not even an Acme Ultimatum Dispatcher could eke out. PHILIP GRAHAM intercepts a tell-all memo from Tony Snow to Karl Rove. (Spoofs & Satire | October 17, 2006)

Let’s Catch the Wave of Waterboarding!

In a recent White House press conference, Karen Hughes, undersecretary of public diplomacy and public affairs, unveiled an exciting new chapter in the war on terror. PHILIP GRAHAM has the scoop. (Spoofs & Satire | September 20, 2006)

A Message From the Executive Officer of Artistic License

When two literary giants fall in one week, would-be writers may be concerned that their own publishing fortunes may be in danger. Though they may have lots to hide, they’ll have little to fear with these ever-popular products and services at their disposal, writes PHILIP GRAHAM. (Spoofs & Satire | January 10, 2006)

A Course Guide to Literary Readings

These days, literary readings aren’t as boring as they should be. But what for the budding author or poet, still in school, who doesn’t know how to smash a guitar or bake a cobbler onstage? Philip Graham has suggestions for expanding the curriculum. (Stories | May 13, 2004)

Welcome Back From Baghdad, Mr. President

After taking off on a top-secret Thanksgiving Day jaunt to Baghdad, President Bush appears to be on a mission to be the Badass-in-Chief. Or are there other motives at work? Philip Graham chases the paper trail. (Stories | December 2, 2003)

Freddy and Jason and Reese and Julia

Ahh, movie sequels: the perpetual bliss of knowing what happens next. But what if Hollywood runs out of old films for remakes, prequels, and crossovers? Philip Graham has a plan that will save the movie industry. (Opinions | August 20, 2003)

Unloading on The Matrix Reloaded

The first Matrix was cool, but this new one needed a bit more work before they let it out of the gate. Upset moviegoer Philip Graham writes an open letter to the Wachowski brothers. (Opinions | May 20, 2003)

Tom Ridge, You Could be the New Oprah!

Major contributors to the Republican party may be getting pay-offs in the most unexpected ways. Philip Graham considers opening his checkbook with an idea that could save the free world and literature. (Personalities | March 12, 2003)

The Mormons: Our Secret Weapon in the War on Terror

Is war the only option? Surely, there’s something else we can do? Something, perhaps, involving ghosts and baptism? Philip Graham has a proposition you might not slam your door on. (Opinions | February 27, 2003)


TODAY’S FEATURE

God Save the Queen From You Chumps

Experts answer what they know. The Non-Expert answers anything. This week, Englishman JONATHAN BELL defends his nation against a cursing student of Anglo-Saxons.

out-mothered

The Mommy Wars

Non-Expert Jessica Francis Kane leads her followers into the battle of the playground.

THE FOOTNOTES TOO

Infinite Summer

All summer long, take part in an endurance read of Infinite Jest, sponsored by TMN.
» JOIN UP

DIGEST

No Take Backs

Recently unmasked producer Burial joins his old schoolmate Four Tet on a cryptically released 12-inch. The result is two post-rock peregrinations sure to set your perceptions on edge.