“[A] splendid ensemble of distinctive, erudite voices…This invigorating, idiosyncratic collection overwhelmed me with a sense of joy; for anyone hungering after the trials of aesthetic striving, it will prove impossible to resist.” —The Boston Globe
“Pithy literary musings on art, culture, politics and life selected from the Threepenny Review’s Table Talk section. Featuring essays published between 1990 and 2013, the anthology emulates a gathering of critics, philosophers, writers and artists in lively conversation.. . .While some contributions are time specific, most resonate with a universality that goes beyond their publication dates.. . .assemblage of ideas, critical thinking and wry observations, which is itself a swell digression.. . .An invigorating collection of passionate, spirited voices.” —Kirkus
“These 99 pithy gems, “released to coincide with the 35th anniversary of “The Threepenny Review” in January 2015, are thought–provoking, inspiring, humorous, and sometimes breathtaking. A superb anthology.” —Booklist