When a scrappy San Francisco literary journal launched in 1985 to champion West Coast writers, the dream was to make a lasting imprint. Now, 40 years later, we celebrate Zyzzyza’s anniversary with editor Oscar Villalón and writers Daniel Handler (aka Lemony Snicket) and Ingrid Rojas Contreras. We’ll talk about the literary journal’s vision, its stellar roster of writers and poets, and what makes the West Coast literary scene special.
Celebrating 40 Years of West Coast Literature with Zyzzyva
An array of book titles on bookshelves above a wooden chair in the corner of a San Francisco second-hand bookstore. (georgeclerk via Getty Images)
Guests:
Oscar Villalon, editor, Zyzzyva Magazine - San Francisco based literary journal
Daniel Handler, author of the children's book series "A Series of Unfortunate Events" under the pen name "Lemony Snicket" - contributor, "The End of the Golden Gate"
Ingrid Rojas Contreras, Bay Area-based writer, author of the novel “Fruit of the Drunken Tree” and the memoir “The Man Who Could Move Clouds”
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