China Miéville

Featuring China Miéville on The Communist Manifesto. Miéville is the author of A Spectre, Haunting: On the Communist Manifesto. Support The Dig at Patreon.com/TheDig Register for Dan's event with Miéville eventbrite.com/e/digressions-china-mieville-on-the-communist-manifesto-tickets-674432434567 Subscribe to Jacobin bit.ly/digjacobin Buy A Different Trek: Radical Geographies of Deep Space Nine by David K. Seitz nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/9781496227997

In this conversation, writer and literary critic China Miéville shares insights from his book, exploring the literary power and historical significance of the Communist Manifesto. He examines the gothic imagery used by Marx and Engels and its role in framing political discourse. The discussion highlights the manifesto's contemporary relevance and critiques outdated cultural stereotypes of class identity. Miéville advocates for ethical considerations in political action and encourages readers to engage critically with the text for a hopeful vision of the future.

In this engaging discussion, China Miéville, celebrated author of works like Podido Street Station and The City and the City, shares his insights on the magic of RPGs. The conversation dives into nostalgic memories of early 2000s gaming, exploring the balance of creativity and game mechanics. They unpack unique magical systems, pondering the relationship between ritual and storytelling. Miéville also reflects on the evolution of RPGs and the emotional connections they forge, particularly as he brings up his own creative projects like 'Tales of Argosia.'