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city as palimpsest, redux

Posted on September 7, 2016 by twotreatises

“Richard Lehan* has pointed out the impact of urban archaeology’s ‘discovery of layered cities’ – notably Heinrich Schliemann’s discoveries in Troy (1871) and Arthur Evans’ in Crete (Knossos, 1876) – upon modernist urban literature. Urban fantasy has been particularly influenced … Continue reading →

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Academy: Animated Feature Symposium

Posted on March 5, 2010 by twotreatises

3/4/10 Intro: 21 films available to be nominated this year, and you must watch all to nominate at all; this year’s diversity: 2 “classic” animation, one CG and two stop motion Coraline 3D clip #1 (into the other world) Henry … Continue reading →

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how modes of transportation affect life in Los Angeles

Posted on January 20, 2007 by twotreatises

the geography of the city the public transit system the necessity of a car; the luxury of a car “L.A. doesn’t seem to work without a car.” ~~Neil Gaiman & Craig Russell, Murder Mysteries “Los Angeles was at that time … Continue reading →

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cityscope: a compilation of obsessions

Posted on December 31, 2006 by twotreatises

mini-book/zine i made for my friends, december 2006 ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ******

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