Eggers Together: The First-Ever Joint Interview with Dave and Toph Eggers
The cold stare of Dr. Doris Haggis-on-Whey dominates the cover... read more
Found in: Books, FeaturesDave Eggers' What is the What film adaptation rumored
Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run) is interested in directing What is the What, Dave Eggers' semi-fictional memoir of Sudanese refuge Valentino Achak Deng.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsHow awesome was Revenge of the Book Eaters? A ticket price breakdown
As far as bargains go, Oct. 7th's Revenge of the Book Eaters was like paying for a burger and being served filet mignon. Talented, witty and charming filet mignon. ... read more
Found in: Paste:LocalSam Mendes helming Dave Eggers film
While Sam Mendes is still finishing up Revolutionary Road, his next project has already been announced in Variety. This is a nice change of pace for Mendes, who has released only two films since his stunning debut (1999's American Beauty). Better still, his next film was written by Dave Eggers and his wife Vindela Vida. Originally titled This Must Be the Place, the film will focus on a couple's search for a place to settle down and raise a family. Unlike Mendes' previous films, the movie appears to be a lighthearted comedy. The film will also have a relatively small... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsSigns of Life 2007: Best Books / Best Games
The sun has set on our Top 100 Albums and Top 50 Films of 2007 features. Try not to let your head blow up here, because we now bring to you our final year-end Signs of Life installment: the literary and gaming realms. In our books section, some of today's best authors, like Dave Eggers, Naomi Klein, Charles Frazier and Jack Pendarvis, tell us the best books they read this year. Meanwhile, we're also proud to present the top 10 games of 2007. Finally, tell us what your year-end favorites were in our Readers Signs of Life Poll. Links: Best... read more
Found in: Books, NewsDave Eggers, Sarah Manguso, Deb Olin Unferth
Does a story have to approach War and Peace... read more
Found in: Books, ReviewsDave Eggers benefits exact revenge
Live Earth was an ambitious benefit, wasn't it? Few non-superheros set out to save the world. At least Dave Eggers is setting the bar to a manageable limbo height with Revenge of the Book Eaters, a benefit to save, well, the literary world. The New York performance—scheduled for August 26 at the Beacon—will feature Grizzly Bear, Jim James (from My Morning Jacket), A.C. Newman and Britt Daniel (from Spoon). Comedian Demetri Martin will host, and the lovely Feist will read. And if you’re feeling generous, Eugene Mirman, Eggers and Kevin Barnes and Bryan Poole (from Of Montreal) will lead Boston’s... read more
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