
Lo Fi Lit Ben Fama
Jan 15, 2024
Ben Fama, a highly respected poet and novelist, discusses navigating literary institutions versus the grassroots scene, Lana Del Rey's poetry book and the power of collaboration, the timeline and influence of Occupy Wall Street, designing a subversive magazine, exploring the queer literature scene in New York, and exploring dark thoughts through writing.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Literary Institutions and the Grassroots Scene
01:39 • 16min
Lana Del Rey's Poetry Book and the Power of Collaboration
17:30 • 6min
Timeline of Occupy Wall Street and Online Spaces for Organizing
23:47 • 2min
Designing a Subversive Magazine
26:11 • 21min
Exploring the Queer Literature Scene in New York
46:50 • 15min
Book editing, Mina Loy, and e-girls
01:02:16 • 2min
Exploring Dark Thoughts through Writing
01:04:16 • 19min
Exploring Relationship Dynamics and Conversations on Politics and Sexuality
01:23:40 • 2min
Discussion about a Poetry Class, Marriage, and Anti-natalism
01:25:10 • 5min
