The Essay Episodes Available now
Episode 1—The Lost World of the LP
1/5 David Hepworth discusses the golden age, and recent resurgence, of vinyl records.
SARS in Hong Kong, by Dorothy Tse—Contagious Cities
Five international writers consider an epidemic from the viewpoint of their own city
London and TB. TB Stories by Frances Wilson—Contagious Cities
Five international writers consider an epidemic from the view point of their own city
Zika in Maceio, North East Brazil by Debora Diniz—Contagious Cities
Five international writers consider an epidemic from the view point of their own city.
Polio in New York, by Dava Sobel—Contagious Cities
Five international writers consider an epidemic from the viewpoint of their own city.
HIV AIDS in Nairobi: Polly of Kinshasa Street, by Okwiri Oduor—Contagious Cities
Five international writers consider an epidemic from the viewpoint of their own city
Dear Caravaggio—Letters to Artists
Ian Sansom corresponds with Caravaggio on the links between fine art and violence.
Dear Frida Kahlo—Letters to Artists
Ian Sansom wonders how Frida Kahlo feels about her merchandise.
Dear Julia Margaret Cameron—Letters to Artists
Ian Sansom pens a missive to Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron.
Dear Picasso—Letters to Artists
Ian Sansom asks Picasso about his mid-life crisis.
