i like watching “making-of” or “behind-the-scenes” featurettes and documentaries about the behind the scenes machinations of movie making, but in terms of literature, I’m not sure what to look for if i want to learn about the process Martha wells went through to conceive the murderbot diaries, for example.

i can search for making-of The Matrix and find documentaries, but not making-of project hail Mary and find similar literary results.

is there a section of literature like this?

should i be reading annotated editions?

thanks

  • finley@lemm.eeEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Perhaps a bit esoteric, but when you get translated works, particularly those from earlier eras or from antiquity, with annotations, you get this sort of experience while you’re reading. Good annotations can also include historical references and commentary on the author and authorship of the work.

    • Varyk@sh.itjust.worksOP
      2·
      3 months ago

      Good to know, thanks. Yes, I think I’ve been unintentionally shying away from many annotated works because all I want are the annotations, although maybe they’re exactly what I’m looking for.