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Ben Marcus is the author of four books of fiction. His latest book, Leaving the Sea: Stories, was published by Alfred A. Knopf in January 2014.
Interviews
An Interview with Rose Levy Beranbaum
Ben Marcus
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Tool: Anti-Fatigue Mat, $20.25
Ben Marcus
Interviews
An Interview with George Saunders
Ben Marcus
He was born George Saunders and has kept the same name his entire life. Sometimes he moves through the streets beneath a great coat designed to keep himself from being killed. ...
Departments
Tool: 3M Micro Abrasives
Ben Marcus
Essays
The Genre Artist
Ben Marcus
Departments
Mammal: Children
Ben Marcus
Departments
Tool: Jet 708521 JWP-12DX 12 1/2 Portable Planer
Ben Marcus
Tool: Anti-Fatigue Mat, $20.25
Ben Marcus
Apr 1 2004
I’ll admit that when I first set foot on the anti-fatigue mat, I was already somewhat tired. The makers of the mat no doubt prefer a fully-rested customer mounting their ...An Interview with George Saunders
Ben Marcus
Mar 1 2004
He was born George Saunders and has kept the same name his entire life. Sometimes he moves through the streets beneath a great coat designed to keep himself from being killed. ...Tool: 3M Micro Abrasives
Ben Marcus
Nov 1 2003
For legal reasons, I cannot say that I sanded myself with the 3M brand of micro abrasives. I will ask a reader to infer usage of the product under discussion. I will promise ...The Genre Artist
Ben Marcus
Jul 1 2003
If a story takes place, as we are told stories do, then who or what does it take that place from, and why is an acquisition verb—take—necessary to describe the activity of ...Mammal: Children
Ben Marcus
May 1 2003
Children were first noticed on a Monday, marching through an uncommon part of Ireland, sharpening their sticks. Children from Scotland are now called Scotsman or Cavalry. ...Tool: Jet 708521 JWP-12DX 12 1/2 Portable Planer
Ben Marcus
Mar 1 2003
FEATURES: 16 amp motor Four-post support system Hand wheel easily adjusts cutterhead height Resharpenable high-speed steel knives One-year limited warranty ...
