“Basically, anarchy is in fact the only political position that is actually possible.”—from the interview with Alan Moore, author...
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Jan 21, 2012
Pippypippy
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Very inspiring. The authors interviewed actually have wildly varying degrees of anarchist-ness, or political leanings. What makes it interesting is the d.i.y. spirit and the ways the authors have of looking at publishing as a business and writing as a political act, or not. I really enjoyed the casual nature of many of the interviews, and the open-endedness of the discussion. A thread throughout seems to be that we tend to put the author on a pedestal and emphasize the work of art as a commodity
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Nov 28, 2011
Tim
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The interviewees in this book are varied - an interesting mix of perspectives, backgrounds, and styles. Unsurprisingly, perhaps, many of them write science fiction or fantasy. But others write fictionalized autobiography, eco-thrillers, or children's lit. Their responses are a bit hit or miss, though just about everyone had at least one interesting to say. I'd already read a fair number of interviews with both Le Guin and Moore previously, and they largely repeat here things they've said elsewhe
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Jun 15, 2011
Nicole
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My rating for this one teetered between three and four stars. This book is mostly a collection of interviews with authors who have expressed an interest in anarchism that's expressed in their fiction. Many of the interviews are with anarchist activists who happen to have an interest in fiction. In addition, there are four or five interviews with significant figures in speculative fiction/comics (Alan Moore, Ursula LeGuin, for example). Kim Stanley Robinson provides a nifty introduction.
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Mar 27, 2010
Jessica
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So you wouldn't naturally put an anarchist press and amazon.com together, but here's the news. You can buy a book entitled Myth makers and Lawbreakers edited by Margaret Killjoy with a forward by Kim Stanley Robinson on amazon. This is a lovely book in terms of feel and size, but wait until you begin reading what these anarchist writers have to say.
In this book that also includes an interview with Ursula K. Le Guin, you will find an interview of one Octavio Buenaventura. I know More...
In this book that also includes an interview with Ursula K. Le Guin, you will find an interview of one Octavio Buenaventura. I know More...
Feb 15, 2010
Joshum
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Dang. A book about anarchism and writing fiction. What could be more up my alley...
The interviews were all pretty sweet. There is a crystal clear distinction between the authors who are reclusive type anarchisty thinkers (Ursula K. Leguin, Alan Moore) and the younger anarchist authors clearly immersed in contemporary anarchist subculture (crimethinc., octavio). Mostly that the younger (I assume) subculture saturated writers took the opportunity to talk some trash and fight the good i More...
The interviews were all pretty sweet. There is a crystal clear distinction between the authors who are reclusive type anarchisty thinkers (Ursula K. Leguin, Alan Moore) and the younger anarchist authors clearly immersed in contemporary anarchist subculture (crimethinc., octavio). Mostly that the younger (I assume) subculture saturated writers took the opportunity to talk some trash and fight the good i More...
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Feb 04, 2010
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When the term “anarchy” is heard, most people think of the “circle-A” graffiti on crumbling buildings and the T-shirts of punk rock kids, or else imagine a state of complete lawlessness and the breakdown of society. Popular culture does nothing to dispel these collective thoughts. In theory and philosophy, anarchy refers to the absence of a state or rulers and a society in which there is no vertical hierarchy of class, but instead a horizontal equality of societal participants. Margaret Killjoy,
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Nov 03, 2009
Ryan
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This rules!--er, doesn't rule, but works cooperatively to enhance our understanding of stories and their importance!
I started doing zines in 1993, and I've had fiction in them since I started. From Mishap #17:
"...we fucking need new stories. I'm not making a claim for the greatness of my own, but we need stories whose values and reference points are located within anarchy and our hopes for a better world."
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I started doing zines in 1993, and I've had fiction in them since I started. From Mishap #17:
"...we fucking need new stories. I'm not making a claim for the greatness of my own, but we need stories whose values and reference points are located within anarchy and our hopes for a better world."
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Oct 12, 2009
Millicent
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"Any book that doesn’t start from the fact that this culture is killing the planet and work to resolve that is unforgivable. We’d be better off with blank pages."
-Derrick Jensen
"I guess when I was 17 or 18 and I started doing Food Not Bombs and working with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers in south Florida. ... I was becoming an activist outside of my brain, outside of creating art. And by being more involved in the world, I started thinking about my identity: More...
-Derrick Jensen
"I guess when I was 17 or 18 and I started doing Food Not Bombs and working with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers in south Florida. ... I was becoming an activist outside of my brain, outside of creating art. And by being more involved in the world, I started thinking about my identity: More...
Jan 23, 2010
Steev
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This is pretty interesting stuff. It gets a bit redundant by about 2/3 of the way through. Some of it is sort of like reading celebrity interviews in something like People magazine, only more niche-market of course, but still with the more famous authors it's a little bit... fawning or fannish. Then the other lesser-known authors are mostly traveller kid types like the editor, so it sort of devolves into a friendly compare-notes kind of chat about lifestyle and "war stories" and such.
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Jan 24, 2010
Natalie
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When the term “anarchy” is heard, most people think of the “circle-A” graffiti on crumbling buildings and the T-shirts of punk rock kids, or else imagine a state of complete lawlessness and the breakdown of society. Popular culture does nothing to dispel these collective thoughts. In theory and philosophy, anarchy refers to the absence of a state or rulers and a society in which there is no vertical hierarchy of class, but instead a horizontal equality of societal participants. Margaret Killjoy,
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Feb 02, 2010
Adam
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Definitely loses its greatness a little after half way through. At least Killjoy recognized that some of the more obscure interviewees were uninteresting and lacked insight, tucking them away in the back.
Jensen, Le Guin, Crimethinc, and Moore all have a lot to say that might make you think for a while. I remember them because I already knew of them, but to be honest there's only a couple of other interviews in the book that I wasn't forcing myself to read.
Jensen, Le Guin, Crimethinc, and Moore all have a lot to say that might make you think for a while. I remember them because I already knew of them, but to be honest there's only a couple of other interviews in the book that I wasn't forcing myself to read.
Jun 18, 2010
David
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A compilation of interviews with writers who incorporate Anarchism and Anarchist themes in their work. To those who don't understand or misunderstand Anarchism, this book will enlighten. To those who do know something about Anarchism, it is an introduction to the most progressive fiction writers in the world today and a barometer of the growing dissatisfaction with corporate and government authoritarianism. These are not just 'fringe crazies'. These are thoughtful people with an alternative
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Feb 26, 2011
Helen
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I was worried when I bought this that the content might not be worth the price, but this is a good book of interviews; interesting and thought provoking.
Oct 01, 2009
Just arrived at AK Press (9/30/09). You can order it at:
http://www.akpress.org/2009/items/mythma...
http://www.akpress.org/2009/items/mythma...
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Mar 29, 2011
Aaron
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A very interesting collection of interviews with anarchist fiction writers. I like the overall them the author held throughout the book; a story can explore possibilities and have a tendency to stick better versus theory. I have read nothing but non-fiction for the past couple years and I look forward to the refreshing references Margaret offers. The best part about this book, I think, is the anarchist fiction writer appendix.
Nov 03, 2009
Dea
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Margaret does an excellent job interviewing anarchist writers, but I wanted more: essays on the history of anarchist fiction, excerpts. Nonetheless, this little volume has inspired me to try my hand at short stories again (maybe a bad thing, as my few attempts have been absolutely dismal!). Books that inspire are my favorite books of all.
Jul 01, 2010
Marc
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Really great book featuring many different radical writers talking about what they think about the possibilities and limitations of working in fiction to explore radical political visions of the world...
Aug 14, 2010
Artnoose
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Interviews with writers of fiction who are anarchists, self-described or otherwise.
Also, if you have a chance to see the "power point presentation" I recommend it.
Also, if you have a chance to see the "power point presentation" I recommend it.
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