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Josef Albers: Life And Work
In an excerpt from his new book on the Bauhaus titan, Charles Darwent reflects on Alber’s iconic Homage to the Square
The New Dark Age
Nikita Dmitriev considers the concerns for the technological revolution set out in a new book by artist and writer James Bridle
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
In an extract from the latest issue of Port, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks to Catherine Lacey about pop, politics and the 45th President
Rough Stuff Cycling in the Alps
Writer and publisher Max Leonard reflects on his latest project, rediscovering a lost guide to the trails, tracks and romance of travelling the Alps by bike
Bibliomania
Antiquarian book dealer and avid bibliophile Simon Finch meditates on the passions and delusions particular to his trade, and reflects on a rare text that eluded him nearly thirty years ago
Mentor and Protégé: Mia Couto & Julián Fuks
Authors Mia Couto and Julián Fuks reflect on their respective roles in the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative
Translating: The White Book
Man Booker International Prize-winner Deborah Smith demonstrates the trials and triumphs of translating with an extract from The White Book, the new novel from Korean writer (and co-recipient of the prize) Han Kang
A Life of Crime: Mike Hodges
Port meets screenwriter and novelist Mike Hodges, the writer and director of Get Carter, to discuss his three new crime noir novellas
The Power of Science Fiction
A new genre-defining exhibition at the Barbican proves the enduring appeal of science fiction and its sub-genres lies in its ability to throw up questions about the past, present and future of the world we live in
50 Years of ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’
Published five decades ago, Gabriel García Márquez’s 1967 novel was a landmark achievement for Latin American literature, but what makes it a classic?
Remembering Albert Camus
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of ‘The Outsider’, we pay tribute to the radical writer and his influential thoughts on the meaning of life – or rather, the positive lack of it
My Genius: Ed Ruscha
Ben Eastham, co-founder of arts and literary publication The White Review, explains his love for the American Pop Art auteur
Rick Moody: writing for an Internet age
Acclaimed writer Rick Moody on finding humour in Virginia Woolf, writing fictitious hotel reviews, and why novels should mirror modern life
10,000 hours: Deborah Smith, literary translator
The joint-winner of the Man Booker International Prize 2016 discusses independent publishing, learning Korean, and the growing market for literary translation
PORT Issue 18: Out Now
Our fifth anniversary issue is now on sale, featuring Will Self (interviewing himself), an exclusive interview with iconic Japanese architect Tadao Ando, and much more…
PORT Issue 18 Teaser with Will Self
Ahead of the launch of issue 18 of PORT this Thursday 7th April, cover star Will Self muses on the future of publishing
Anatomy of a Soldier: Harry Parker
Veteran British soldier Harry Parker discusses his debut novel that explores conflict from the perspective of 45 objects
Janine di Giovanni: ISIS and the Middle East
Veteran war reporter Janine di Giovanni reflects on how the barbaric methods employed by ISIS has changed the rules of reporting
The Want of War: Owen Sheers
Stories of frontline battle are increasingly told by those who have never taken part. Just how urgent are realistic narratives of current warfare and to whom should we look for these accounts?