Dave Eggers may (or may not) be the king of the new literature, as reported in The Times…which was then followed up with Gawker’s usual ecstaticism as: “Granta Vs. McSweeney’s.” Over at New York Times, Charles McGrath writes about a new biography of the 20th century’s first prince of lit (and literary magazines), Ezra Pound. Maud Newton uses an Oxford American article as a launching pad for her unveiling of another (hidden?) Richard Ford. The above was found on the literary blog, The Elegant Variation, where much literary news can be found–such as this newly published interview with Borges. The California Literary Review runs breathtaking images from the Iraq photography book Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. Japanese manga editor Katsushi Ota launches Faust, a new literary magazine hybrid of anime and manga inspired stories, articles, and illustrations. Words Without Borders unleashes an online international graphic extravaganza! Smith mag looks for life in six words. Online avant-garde rhizome Ubuweb may just be the coolest place on the internet. And, oh yes, Atlantic Monthly online is now free.