I believe the structure of 'House of Leaves' is far more difficult to explain than it is to read. And while I'd like to lay claim to some extraordinary act of originality, truth is I'm only taking advantage of capabilities inherent in everyone. Mark Z. Danielewski actadvantagecapability share on social
Literature is capable of being a subject that people want to catch up on or discuss, whether at a coffee shop or a watercooler. It can become an intrinsic part of their dialogue. Mark Z. Danielewski capablecatchcoffee Change image and share on social
At the heart of any terror is the fear of losing what we find meaningful. Mark Z. Danielewski fearfindheart Change image and share on social
My interest is in how meaning is communicated via language, and I believe the shape, positioning, even the color of the language has an effect on meaning. Mark Z. Danielewski colorcommunicateeffect Change image and share on social
I'm a big believer in big books, and that doesn't necessarily mean long books. Mark Z. Danielewski believerbigbook Change image and share on social
Even the closest relationships that I have I know could potentially fall away. That's not to speak pessimistically or negatively about those relationships. In a weird way, it's the opposite. I value them. Mark Z. Danielewski closefallnegatively share on social
Write what you love. Love will hold you through the hard times and hold the world during the good times. Mark Z. Danielewski goodhardhold Change image and share on social
I'm not independently wealthy. Mark Z. Danielewski independentlywealthy Change image and share on social
'Lord of the Rings' was a set of books in which the world had been conceived before the characters were placed within that context. Mark Z. Danielewski bookcharacterconceive Change image and share on social
Anger is one way to respond to fear. I say one way because responses are categorically multiple. Mark Z. Danielewski angercategoricallyfear Change image and share on social
