it is characteristic of American genius that the casual eye does not easily distinguish it from charlatanry. Purity of intention lies at the center of American achievement. Modern American writing is about honesty. The American tradition is to offer discovery, not virtuoso performances. H Kenner
October 29, 2025 at 10:12 PM
it is characteristic of American genius that the casual eye does not easily distinguish it from charlatanry. Purity of intention lies at the center of American achievement. Modern American writing is about honesty. The American tradition is to offer discovery, not virtuoso performances. H Kenner
“For a taste of today’s finest pulp – a blend of the West Coast-immediacy of Raymond Chandler, the irreverence of Groucho Marx, the gonzo of Hunter S. Thompson, the imagination of Philip K. Dick, the profound wit of Mark Twain – dive into Ode To Sunset, A Year In The Life Of American Genius.
October 12, 2025 at 6:17 PM
“For a taste of today’s finest pulp – a blend of the West Coast-immediacy of Raymond Chandler, the irreverence of Groucho Marx, the gonzo of Hunter S. Thompson, the imagination of Philip K. Dick, the profound wit of Mark Twain – dive into Ode To Sunset, A Year In The Life Of American Genius.
“Pick your picaresque heroes; Pat Nolan’s Carl Wendt stakes his claim on the streets and in the clubs, libraries and bedrooms of SF. Ode to Sunset is many things, not least of which a hilarious send-up of Bay Area poetry’s poseurs.” —Dan Coshnear, author of Occupy
October 1, 2025 at 3:29 AM
“Pick your picaresque heroes; Pat Nolan’s Carl Wendt stakes his claim on the streets and in the clubs, libraries and bedrooms of SF. Ode to Sunset is many things, not least of which a hilarious send-up of Bay Area poetry’s poseurs.” —Dan Coshnear, author of Occupy
“Raymond Chandler, Raymond Queneau, and Raymond Roussel walk into a bar.” —Keith Kumasen Abbott, author of Mordecai Of Monterey, and The Next Thing Coming
September 28, 2025 at 2:52 AM
“Raymond Chandler, Raymond Queneau, and Raymond Roussel walk into a bar.” —Keith Kumasen Abbott, author of Mordecai Of Monterey, and The Next Thing Coming