Maurizio Manzieri notes in his blog that his cover illustration for my 2003 F&SF story “Pictures from an Expedition” (also, as you’ve probably figured out, the title story in my recent collection) has enjoyed a productive life after its birth as an F&SF cover.
Maurizio also lets the cat out of the bag regarding a follow-up story that I’ve been working on (slaving, Gordon! slaving!)…speaking of which, I once saw the blind leading the blind and a guy letting a cat out of a bag within five minutes of each other.
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3 responses to “Art and Aphorism”
“Blind leading the blind” and “let the cat out of the bag” are really more idioms than aphorisms, don’t you think? Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone.
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Yeah, but I liked “art and aphorism” enough to overlook that. Couldn’t help it.
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If it happens and Gordon beams me up, I’ll be honored to climb on your next flight to Mars.Take care,Maurizio
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