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“War and Peace” and I

By Nelson Peters

July 19, 2013

From the natural gas fields of Northern Alberta to the Argentine Pampas, a writer wrestles with Tolstoy’s masterpiece.

Wanted: Web-Savvy Editorial Intern for "The Airship" and Black Balloon Publishing

By Kate Gavino

July 19, 2013

If you’re a college student who’s obsessed with weird books, fascinated by New York City’s strange subcultures and eager to analyze pop culture, we want you to join our team.

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Eat Prey Drug: Summerland

Escaping a catastrophic blizzard to take peyote in the Arizona desert, Paul Kwiatkowski concludes his investigation into alternate perceptions of consciousness.

The Biggest Little-Known Influence on H. P. Lovecraft

M. R. James was an English author, scholar and inspiration to Lovecraft, though the world may have forgotten it.

The Sun Don't Shine on a Moonshine Still

Get a bleary-eyed view of moonshining from a modern day bootlegger.