Writers, biographers protest W.W. Norton’s decision to “permanently” remove Blake Bailey’s biography of Philip Roth from print
On April 27, publisher W.W. Norton announced it was “permanently” removing Blake Bailey’s biography of American novelist Philip Roth (1933–2018) from print. Several individuals have accused Bailey of sexual wrongdoing, including rape. None of them have come forward with any evidence to back up the claims.
Blake Bailey, 2011 (Photo: David Shankbone)
We argued on the WSWS that this was “a major act of censorship, with chilling implications for democratic rights. … The purging of Bailey’s book sets a sinister example, intended to intimidate artists, biographers and scholars alike. The message being sent is clear: any influential figure who rubs establishment public opinion the wrong way can be denounced and dispatched in like manner.”
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Viewers of the National Aquarium s Animal Care and Rescue Center virtual tour will get to meet Kai, the aquarium s newest sea turtle.
Culture By Abrigail Williams Apr 28, 2021 11:58 PM
Take a much needed break from your finals preparation to appreciate some interactive events offered around the D.C. area this weekend.
Discover local artists on a walk through Adams Morgan Friday, learn how the National Aquarium takes care of its sea creatures on Saturday and take a trip to the National Museum of Women in the Arts on Sunday.
Friday
AdMo Art Walk
Venture out of Foggy Bottom and take your daily walk in Adams Morgan to enjoy the neighborhood’s art show. In partnership with the DC Arts Center, local businesses on the multicolored main street, like Lost City Books and The Potter’s House, are displaying local artwork in and outside their stores for the AdMo Art Walk, which runs through May 14. You can also check out the Ada
The National Museum of Women in the Arts presents the first survey exhibition of textile and social practice artist Sonya Clark’s 25-year career, “Sonya Clark: Tatter, Bristle, and Mend,” through June 27.