DI 2027 Redstone Diary 'Living Well'

edited by Julian Rothenstein
with an introduction and texts chosen by Andrew O’Hagan

Life, the philosophers say, should be spent in pursuit of happiness.
There is a difference between living well and well being: the 2027
Redstone Diary explores the many faces of how we can find the good
life, or find solace in its absence.
Can joy be found in a moment – a kiss, a spoonful of tiramisu, the
memory of last night, the quiet repose of reading under a tree? Or is
it a practise that takes a lifetime, money and good fortune to fulfill:
Thoreau’s retreat into the woods at Walden, the contemplation of the
night skies, the studied nonchalance of bourgeois pleasures, or even
the satisfaction of baking, which one writer calls “love made visible”.
From the perfect cocktail recipe, to the most effective break-up
line, and Marlene Dietrich’s leopard skin boots, through words and
images, the 2027 Redstone Diary is a primer in how to live. With
an introduction and texts selected by author and novelist Andrew
O’Hagan, the journal offers advice, inspiration and moments of
wonder and contemplation throughout the year. Contributors include
Marilyn Monroe, Ed Ruscha, Diana Vreeland, Mae West,
Eugène Atget, Mark Twain, James Rosenquist, and many others.