CALL FOR ENTRIES. Philosophy and Literature, a journal of the
Johns Hopkins University Press, announces the fourth Bad Writing
Contest. Please cross-post the following announcement on related
lists for humanities, culture theory, philosophy, social sciences,
criticism, editing, etc.
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The Philosophy and Literature Bad Writing Contest
The challenge of the Bad Writing Contest is to come up with the
ugliest, most stylistically awful single sentence (or two) from a
published scholarly book or article. Ordinary journalism, fiction,
etc. not allowed, nor is translation from other languages into
English. Entries must be non-ironic, from actual serious academic
journals or books--parodies cannot be admitted in a field where
unintentional self-parody is so rampant. Winning entries will be
checked by our researchers before prizes are awarded.
Judging will be by editorial staff of Philosophy and Literature.
Finder of the winning sentence will have first choice from a list of
splendid new books in history, philosophy, and the humanities. The
second-place winner will have second choice, and so on. We are
certain winners will be pleased with the selection. We expect the
award of six prizes. If necessary, there will be a seventh prize (a
book by Jacques Lacan) and eighth prize (the complete works of Jacques
Lacan). Multiple entries are welcome. Entries also accepted by fax
and normal post.
We've fine prizes for this fourth contest, so join the fun! Please use
the subject heading "Bad writing entry" and copy the quotation, along
with bibliographic details, directly to Denis Dutton, editor of
Philosophy and Literature. The address:
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Contest deadline: 31 January 1998.
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