Mark Dery's latest book, "The Pyrotechnic Insanitarium: American Culture on the Brink," was published by Grove Press this year.

Mark Dery's Salon stories

Wednesday, Sep 5, 2007 03:36 EDT

Remembrance of tacos past

I may have grown up to be a foodie, but I still think fondly of Taco Bell and its mushy burritos and fast-food mission facades.
Wednesday, Jun 30, 1999 09:00 EDT

Finding God among the aliens

Cyberpunk author Rudy Rucker explores the mysticism of the cosmos, while dreaming of "mindfaxing" and pet dinosaurs.
Monday, Nov 11, 1996 15:00 EST

The Hidden Persuaders

Mark Derry reviews the book "PR!: A Social History of Spin" by Stuart Ewen.

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