Jonathan Beckman

In praise of affectation

A bit of silly affectation is part of growing up — and it’s less pernicious than weary cynicism, according to Dan Fox

  • Pretentiousness: Why it Matters

    Dan Fox

    Fitzcarraldo Editions, pp. 155

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