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A literary-inclined release from the publishers of Indirect Books. Subscribe for conversations with authors, editorial talks, and other book-type discussions.Updated at certain times.
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Explores themes of literature, publishing industry insights, and author journeys with episodes like 'Filling Yourself With Language: In Conversation with Michael Nath', delving into topics such as literary ancestry and influences on writing, while also showcasing discussions around upcoming book releases and editorial perspectives.
A literary-inclined release from the publishers of Indirect Books. Subscribe for conversations with authors, editorial talks, and other book-type discussions.
Updated at certain times.
Join Indirect publishers Jessica Denzer and Dan White in conversation with author Michael Nath. Michael talks with us about his literary ancestry, his influences, and his new novel, Talbot & The Fall, which will be published as Indirect’s first release in 2026.
Follow our wide-ranging conversation, covering everything from Falstaff to Nietzsche. Here’re (most of) the writers, books, and other pieces mentioned in our discussion:
- Henry IV Part II—specifically Act 2, Scene 4; watch a clip of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 2014 performance here.
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the concept of “hilaritas”
- Wyndham Lewis
- Georges Bataille
- Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot”
- Kafka’s “The Trial”
- Jessica’s short story The Silence
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