Hello,

I thought a useful threads sticky might be helpful for new users finding their way around these ever-growing Raw Shark boards.
So here it is :)



Discussions

Chapter One Annotated - the first chapter of The Raw Shark Texts annotated by myself, editor Francis Bickmore and agent Simon Trewin *minor spoilers*

Clio vs Scout - readers' theories on the relationship between Clio and Scout *spoilers*

Hidden Easter Eggs in the Book - Found something, or want to see what others have found? *spoilers*

Chapter Title Meanings *spoilers*

Character Name Meanings *spoilers*

Ludovician - discussion of the shark and its name *spoilers*

The Ending - speculation on the ending of The Raw Shark Texts *spoilers*

Editions - discuss the different editions of the novel

What are Raw Shark Texts Negatives? - beyond the covers of the book: fragments, negatives, un-chapters.

Negatives - discussions and discoveries relating to the missing sections of The Raw Shark Texts *spoilers*



Finds

The Red Cabinet - Read-only forum where all Raw Shark Texts discoveries and negatives are archived by mod CpVb006. *wall-to-wall spoilers*



Essays

Fearful Symmetry - Senen Antonio's essay on the symmetrical nature of The Raw Shark Texts, with additions from other forum members.

Endless Text - fragments from an academic paper exploring new media technologies in The Raw Shark Texts by Kiene Brillenburg Wurth.

The Aesthetic of Bookishness - article by Jessica Pressman discussing the way in which The Raw Shark Texts responds as a paper novel to new media and ‘the death of the book’.

Italo Calvino & Steven Hall - essay exploring the relationship between The Raw Shark Texts and Calvino's Six Memos for the Next Millennium, from alispeaks.com



Have fun, stay safe and please don't feed the fish.

S