

On reflection, I consider surfing to be one of the most visual cultures, which is probably the only reason you, dear reader, are here.

The one that struck and stuck with me: you have the right to reimagine your own world through another individual’s narrative-in particular a photograph. He had taken part in an evening conversation with fellow author Zadie Smith, talking through a number of ideas of public interest.

I saw Teju Cole in a packed auditorium at the Directors Guild Theatre in Manhattan, in late October 2019.
