First published 1995
Pagan Kennedy reflects on existence, the publishing world, and celebrity through a collection of personal essays. She pairs these pieces with actual issues from "Pagan's Head," her own magazine. Kennedy writes about her experiences as both author and publisher, examining what drives people to create and distribute their work. The essays tackle questions about artistic ambition and the desire for recognition. Through her dual role, Kennedy offers insights into the underground publishing scene of the 1990s. Her writing captures the tension between wanting to reach readers and maintaining creative independence. The book reveals how small press publishing becomes both a means of expression and a way to connect with others who share similar outsider perspectives.
Genres: essays, american-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century, books-about-books, academic
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey, self-reflection
Period: 1990s
184 pages · Paperback · St Martins Pr