Newsweek has published a series of scenes David Foster Wallace cut from his manuscript of Infinite Jest. Fascinating for fans. (Thanks to @mattbucher for the tip). Here’s “Hal’s Essay on Ducks”–
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David Foster Wallace’s English 102 Syllabus
The David Foster Wallace Archive at the Harry Ransom Center showcases some of Wallace’s teaching material, including this syllabus for English 102 (at Illinois State University). Here’s the front page, where you can clearly see that Wallace has selected a reading list comprised almost entirely of airport novels by authors like Thomas Harris, Jackie Collins, and Mary Higgins Clark–
I love his “AIMS OF THE COURSE” section, where he steps outside of the “narcotizing” language of the university catalog to explain why the course will look at “what’s considered popular or commercial fiction.” The “WARNING” is great too.
David Foster Wallace Archive Opens to the Public
The David Foster Wallace Archive at the Henry Ransom Center (UTA) is now open to the public. The center will run a live webcast tonight at 8:00pm EST to celebrate the opening. In addition to his own materials, the collection holds over 300 of Wallace’s books–the majority heavily annotated.
Reminder: David Foster Wallace Archive’s Live Webcast Tomorrow Night
A reminder for interested parties: the David Foster Wallace Archive at the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas will début the collection tomorrow night at 8:00pm EST with a live webcast featuring readings of Wallace’s works. You can access the webcast here.
(Ed. note — We got the date wrong the first time. Thanks to @MattBucher for the correction!)
David Foster Wallace Archive Will Open with Live Webcast
The Independent reports that the David Foster Wallace Archive at the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas will debut the collection with a live webcast on September 14, 2010 featuring readings of Wallace’s works. You can access the webcast here. (But, like, obviously not until next Tuesday night).
UT’s Harry Ransom Center Acquires Denis Johnson’s Baby Footprints (and Other Archival Material)
The Harry Ransom Center has acquired novelist Denis Johnson’s baby footprints (along with other archival material, including manuscripts, annotations, and other personal material). Read more here. Read our reviews of Johnson’s books Tree of Smoke, Jesus’ Son, and Nobody Move.
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