Since its inception in 1998, McSweeney's Quarterly has redefined literary journals by adopting various formats. The latest issue, 'The Make-Believers,' edited by Rita Bullwinkel and celebrated writers Thi Bui and Vu Tran, explores the Vietnamese diaspora through a creative and unconventional presentation in a cigar box. This issue features multiple booklets containing stories, essays, and illustrations meant to encapsulate the diverse Vietnamese identity. Interestingly, the release coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War purely by chance, highlighting the serendipitous nature of artistic collaboration and creativity.
It was conceived on a hilltop in Marin County. I was taking a hike with Dave Eggers, who became a friend after we worked on a screenplay together.
The 78th issue of McSweeney's, 'The Make-Believers,' arrives in a cigar box with painted illustrations by Bui... that try to pin down the elusive trappings of Vietnamese identity.
Although it might sound like this issue was planned to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, that was actually a coincidence.
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