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On November 9, 2007

.A week of landmarks and landmines.

Right-reading (adj): Having the proper orientation (used in printing)

Thomas Christensen, formerly editor-in-chief of Mercury House; translator of Fuentes, Cortázar, Carpentier, Céline, Esquivel (Like Water for Chocolate), etc.; books include 1616: The World in Motion, ranked by Publishers Weekly among best history books of its season (starred review), and many more; essays include “La Vie en Rose,” notable essay in Best American Essays 2019. Book designer. Be in touch with me here.

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