"This companion volume to Frank Herbert's 1965 science fiction classic collects manuscript material, correspondence and cut chapters related to Dune as well as previously published Dune-related short stories coauthored by his son Brian and Kevin J. Anderson. Particularly interesting are texts related to Dune's publication, including letters, reviews and press releases that acknowledge the dizzying scope of the ambitious novel."-- Publisher's Weekly
I don't often read The Walrus but after this last issue I will be keeping my eyes open. The article which initially attracted me to the October issue was Gerald Caplan's article entitled, "The Conspiracy Against Africa." As I flipped the pages I came accros Sarah Hughes' photographs. Here's the introduction from The Walrus:
"This past summer, Sarah Hughes travelled to Halifax, Quebec City, Victoriaville, Toronto, and Winnipeg to photograph women in two outfits of their choosing — the first one “comfortable and safe,” the second “attractive and sexy.” She then invited each of her subjects to talk about these dual identities."
What a great idea! The photographs shed light on dress, self-perception and the ridiculous amount of time we all spend on how we present to the world. In the case of women the extra twist of sexuality and safety adds a whole other dimension.
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