Refers to his book Tatlin! and a review by JK.

Thanks him for 'The Vonnegut Statement,' and mentioning the work of Paul Metcalf.

Mentions reviews of his book [ Tatlin! ] and being "down in the late Confederacy, trying to get some writing done."

Discusses the nature of reviewing works and [Roy R.] Behrens' acquaintance.

Refers to his books about to be published, including The Geography of the Imagination, Eclogues, Trois Caprices, and The Mimes of Herondas; praises JK's ability to critique; indicates that he would rather be painting; mentions an experimental work of his, The Robert Browning Overture; and, mentions Roy [R. Behren] and his book.

Discusses various authors, his perception of "comparative realism," his views on technology and John Updike and his writing; and, thanks JK for sharing one of his books.

Refers to "particulars from Roy" and the Contemporary Novelists

Thanks him for the pages from Contemporary Novelists , which included GD.

Mentions the publication of [ The Geography of the Imagination ] and comments on Jerzy Kosinski and Steve Dixon and their writing styles.

Concerns Brad Morrow or Joan Crane doing a book on his "ravings" for JK's series, and mentions correpondence with [Marc] Chenetier

Reads JK's adventures with Jerzy Kosinski and comments favorably on the volumes.