Letter Killers Club

The Letter Killers Club, penned by the brilliant Sigizmund Krzhizhanovski, invites readers into a unique realm of literary exploration. Published by New York Review Books in 2011, this 144-page masterpiece reveals the intriguing world of a secret society dedicated to preserving the sanctity of ideas. Members, calling themselves “conceivers,” boldly refuse to put their thoughts into writing, believing that written words corrupt original concepts. Every Saturday, they gather in a dimly lit room, surrounded by empty black bookshelves, to challenge one another in an imaginative battle of ever more elaborate and unattainable notions. This captivating narrative poses a thought-provoking question: what happens to creativity when it is confined to silence? Join the journey through Krzhizhanovski's inventive mind, where the imaginative potential of literature is both celebrated and critiqued. Perfect for lovers of literary fiction and those interested in the complexities of creation, The Letter Killers Club promises a reading experience unlike any other.