German knows how to cure Jon’s boredom. If only Jon would listen!

With Octave away, it’s up to Maurice to defeat a surreal foe. Will he rise to the occasion, or has he met his match?

There are two types of sailors in this world: the raucous kind who party well into the night…and Fauntleroy!

Jon and German go out dancing. They have a great time…but is it enough?

A trip to the bar might be a commonplace activity for most, but when Octave pays a visit anything is possible!

Fauntleroy has a spring in his step and a song in his heart…and with a job like his, that’s not an easy feat!

Jon’s desires are thwarted again, but German will always be there for him.

Excerpt from Bohumil Hrabal’s homage to Vladimír Boudník, The Gentle Barbarian, translated from the Czech by Paul Wilson and introduced by Mia Ruf.

Octave sets out for Debonairia, while Maurice stays to guard their money. Parting is such sweet sorrow!

Fauntleroy is working on a fishing boat to feed his appetite for adventure. He seems destined to find plenty of that, but life on the sea isn’t easy!

Wealth and fame can be difficult to navigate, especially where merchandise is concerned!

Casper sets off on a dangerous journey to save his village. He may need help…and he knows just the man for the job!

These poems happen in the depths revealed when the minima of existence, non-existence, desire, and emptiness are viewed with unwavering intensity, without the distraction of pre-given narratives or ready-made emotions.

Jon has fleas, but German? Don’t look at him!

In Julia’s imaginative oasis, discarded objects and the subjects of myth all speak for themselves, humbly voicing their pains, pleasures, and desires.

Octave discusses a masterpiece by Nicolas Poussin, but sometimes knowing your stuff isn’t as important as knowing your audience!

The Chemist’s cure seems to be working…but with unintended side effects!

Jon quotes a popular maxim. German discusses its shortcomings. A tragicomedy for our times.

Excerpt from Beatriz Bracher’s novel Antonio, translated from the Portuguese by Adam Morris and introduced by Adam Mahler.

In a visit to America’s favorite mausoleum, Octave ruminates on the role of happiness in artistic production. Is he doomed by his own joy?