David Foster Wallace: The Final Interview

David Foster Wallace: The Last Interview and Other Conversations

In six intimate and richly detailed interviews, including his final one before his suicide, he discusses the state of contemporary America, entertainment, self-discipline, adult life, literature, and his own inimitable writing style.
Also included are revealing Q&As with Dave Eggers and his alma mater's student magazine, as well as an interview he conducted with the renowned Laura Miller before the publication of Infinite Jest.
These conversations showcase many of the qualities that have endeared Wallace to us over the years: his unparalleled humility, his vast erudition, his wit, sensitivity, and humanistic concern. He vividly describes his creative process and motivations, his curiosity unfolding as the interview progresses, ultimately taking the initiative. He offers passionate reflections on literature, politics, and the state of contemporary America, offering insightful and unique perspectives that offer a panoramic view of this remarkable mind.
In a culture where everyday life consumes imagination, language, and independent thought…Wallace's complexity is a godsend. --Zadi Smith Wallace x Laura Miller Wallace's second novel, Infinite Jest, at 1,079 pages, is a gargantuan undertaking. For a contemporary writer aiming to capture the spirit of the times, its occasional flashes of wit are refreshing.
Wallace x The Boston Phoenix
For my generation, or those who are a few years younger than me, the typical characteristic of our era is that we have no spokespersons. We are a complete mob.
Wallace x Elmhurst
I'm someone who writes five drafts—a first draft, two revised drafts, and two typed drafts. I always manage to produce five drafts. The more I write, the more concise my writing becomes.
Wallace x The Believer
Wallace has demonstrated his ability to handle any subject or theme he chooses, and his versatility and attention to detail have made him one of the most influential American writers of the past two decades.
Wallace x "As Far As We Know"
We often think of office life as dull and tedious, but perhaps all jobs are the same, filled with dreadful boredom and despair, with few achievements to report to others.
Wallace x The Wall Street Journal
In Wallace's view, the seven years and four months of the Bush administration were a horror show filled with greed, arrogance, incompetence, hypocrisy, corruption, cynicism and contempt for voters.

2019-06-01

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