2009

The Archives

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The Community
06.04.09 | Permalink | 82 Comments

We here at the I.S.anctuary are happy to serve as the Infinite Summer hub. But we also know that the most interesting and insightful analysis will come from Out There, as participants provide updates on their own sites. Thus, for the duration of the event, we’ll be cheerfully providing links to any commentary that comes […]
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The Guides
06.03.09 | Permalink | 7 Comments

So hey, what are you up to this summer? Oh yeah? Enjoying a novel? Well crazy coincidence: that’s our plan as well. Four writers who have never before read Infinite Jest will do so for the duration of Infinite Summer. And each will be posting here weekly, not only to report on their thoughts and […]
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The Rules
06.02.09 | Permalink | 14 Comments

And now, at long last, the moment you’ve all been waiting for. We’re pleased to unveil: The Official Rules For Infinite Summer MMIX … Nah, we’re just yanking your chain. There ain’t no rules. Read Infinite Jest, start around June 21st (if you want), finish around September 22nd (if you want), gloat about having completed […]
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The List
06.01.09 | Permalink | 27 Comments

You’ve been meaning to do it for over a decade. Now join endurance bibliophiles from around the web as we tackle and comment upon David Foster Wallace’s masterwork over the summer of 2009. The festivities begin on June 21st and run through September 22nd. Until then, attend to your to do list: Buy or borrow […]