Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 2, Chapter 37 is up. Armand and the Mechanickal Duck. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-2-cha...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 2, Chapter 36 is up. Knockwood's Inn and Armand Allegre. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-2-cha...

Some thoughts on Xenophanes and Pythagoras for my paid subs. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/philosophy...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 2, Chapter 35 is up. Cherrycoke's thoughts on history and his ride in the carriage. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-2-cha...

New paid series begins today on the Exegesis. Might take some time to really get going with the themes I want to tackle, but I tried to explain the emergence of Western philosophy in this one. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/philosophy...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 2, Chapter 34 is up. Mason and Dixon view the site of the Paxton Boy massacre. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-2-cha...

Beginning a minor project which could (COULD, not will) result in a mini series for premium subs on the Pynchon-stack. Pre-Socratic philosophy to start.

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 2, Chapter 33 is up. A year spent mapping the tangent line. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-2-cha...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 2, Chapter 32 is up. The perpetual motion pocket watch. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-2-cha...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 2, Chapter 31 is up. The Paxton Boys. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-2-cha...

Unconfirmed, but… a potential new Pynchon?

October’s premium subscriber post will be a ‘vibes based’ essay on Shadow Ticket. By that I mean, I don’t think I really understand all of Pynchon’s layers yet, so instead of analysis, I’m going to compare it to what he said in his other works and what is going on in our world.

It is done. And it was amazing. As opposed to Gravity’s Rainbow which showed the ostensible ‘downfall’ and subsequent naturalization of fascism, this shows its rise. It’s a great lead in to the ideas of that novel. Are there flaws?Yes. But who cares. It’s phenomenal.

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 2, Chapter 30 is up! The origin point of the line. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-2-cha...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 2, Chapter 29 is up! Effigies, secret societies, and Ben Franklin as Death. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-2-cha...

Hello! My analysis of the second half of Mason & Dixon, Part 2, Chapter 28 is up! Discussing poisoned waters and communication networks with George Washington. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-2-cha...

Hello! My analysis of the first half of Mason & Dixon, Part 2, Chapter 28 is up! The introduction to George Washington. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-2-cha...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 2, Chapter 27 is up! The introduction to Benjamin Franklin. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-2-cha...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 2, Chapter 26 is up! The arrival in America and musings on music. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-2-cha...

Hello! My analysis of title of Part 2 (and some brief reminders) of Mason & Dixon is up. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-2-cha...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 1, Chapter 25 is up! The final Chapter of Part 1: Mason and Dixon begin their journey to America. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-1-cha...

Almost halfway through Vollmann’s “The Royal Family” and it’s already looking to be the best novel I’ve read all year, and potentially one of the best I’ve ever read.

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 1, Chapter 24 is up! Dixon's family history and his journey back to London. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-1-cha...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 1, Chapter 23 is up! Dixon, Emerson, and Maire at the Cudgel and Throck. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-1-cha...

Need a little break from my Vollmann project. So I’m gonna knock out a few short works since I need to free space on my TBR shelves. Up Next: The Name of the World by Denis Johnson

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 1, Chapter 22 is up! Some history of Dixon's education. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-1-cha...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 1, Chapter 21 is up! Mason tells stories about various moments in his past. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-1-cha...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 1, Chapter 20 is up! Mason in conversation with various family members, and recollections of his past. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-1-cha...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 1, Chapter 19 is up! Mason, in England again, discussing the new calendar. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-1-cha...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 1, Chapter 18 is up! Mason and Dixon's return to England. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-1-cha...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 1, Chapter 17 is up! Mason's visit to the Jenkin's Ear Museum. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-1-cha...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 1, Chapter 16 is up! The story of Mason and Rebekah's first meeting. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-1-cha...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 1, Chapter 15 is up! Mason and Maskelyne travel to Sandy Bay. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-1-cha...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 1, Chapter 14 is up! Dixon's return to the Cape of Good Hope. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-1-cha...

Thoughts on Pynchon and the LA Riots.

Hello! My analysis of the second half of Mason & Dixon, Part 1, Chapter 13 is up! Mason and Maskelyne continue their discussion of Saint Helena. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-1-cha...

Hello! My analysis of the first half of Mason & Dixon, Part 1, Chapter 13 is up! Mason and Maskelyne discuss Saint Helena. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-1-cha...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 1, Chapter 12 is up! Mason and Dixon meet Maskelyne and Dixon’s Departure. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-1-cha...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 1, Chapter 11 is up! Mason and Dixon arrive at Saint Helena. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-1-cha...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 1, Chapter 10 is up! Mason and Dixon observe the Transit of Venus. open.substack.com/pub/gravitys...

Rewatched this and yes it’s still one of my all time favorites. The final scene with Giamatti (and the scene with his barber) is one of the most powerful scenes of all time.

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 1, Chapter 9 (for real this time) is up! The astronomers and the Dutch shelter from the rain. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-1-cha...

Since the start of March, my daily "Gravity's Rainbow" routine has been based around [archived] episodes of the Pynchon in Public podcast. I read the relevant sections, then @oedipaskvass.bsky.social's (excellent) Substack posts, then listen to the podcast and finally listen to the audiobook 1/3

Oh my lord. I did not think this would actually happen. And I definitely never pictured a book announcement to make me this emotional. New Pynchon inbound?!? www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/316427...

Hello! My analysis of the first half of Mason & Dixon, Part 1, Chapter 7 is up! The astronomers arrive at Cape Town and a plot is discovered. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-1-cha...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 1, Chapter 6 is up! The Seahorse gets a new captain and we learn about its crew. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-1-cha...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 1, Chapter 5 is up! Mason and Dixon’s letter to the Royal Society and the Society’s response. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-1-cha...

Up Next in Fiction, and as a continuation of my chronological Vollmann read through: Fathers and Crows. Wasn’t a huge fan of his first Seven Dreams book, so I’m hoping this one is better.

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 1, Chapter 4 is up! Our first moments upon the Seahorse. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/part-1-cha...

Hello! My analysis of Mason & Dixon, Part 1, Chapter 3 is up! Mason and Dixon's first meeting and the Learned English Dog. gravitysrainbow.substack.com/p/mason-and-...