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Philip Graham

Philip Graham is the author of The Moon, Come to Earth: Dispatches From Lisbon (University of Chicago Press). To see book tour dates and keep up with his latest work, visit his blog.

The Pleasures of Saudade

A year in Lisbon teaches you more than how to select a decent vinho verde. PHILIP GRAHAM shares his love for a uniquely hopeful, desperate music that’s missing from the usual American fare. (Opinions | October 8, 2009)

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)


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OUR MAN IN BOSTON

Question, Questions, Questions?

Padgett Powell's bebop solo of a book is 164 pages of interrogatory--that's right, questions.

INFINITE SUMMER

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