A question... (fwd)

[Jody Keith Gilbert]

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> Would you happen to know anything about why Pynchon has such a phobia about
> getting his picture taken?  A professor suggested that it had something to do
> with a photo capturing one's spirit.  I've heard that there's mention of this
> in Vineland.  Could you enlighten me further (I'm currently reading Vineland to
> see what I can find)?  I'd appreciate any leads!
> 
> Cheers,
> Keena
> 


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John (Jody) K. Gilbert
Department of English
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, B.C. Canada
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