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We held the launch party for issue two, a rush job if there ever was one, at Scrublands, a bookstore-gallery-wine bar in the French Cleat District. Through the connections of everyone on the masthead except me, we had managed to
On the night of issue two's launch, the party took place at Scrublands, a multifunctional venue in the French Cleat District. Celebrity luminaries filled the dimly lit space, including Hunter Duncan Harrison, Fan Hsu, Nadine Soud, and Lauren Blankenship. Fashion, visual art, and music representatives mingled together. Quentin Roseman of the Haldols engaged in conversation with Veronica Vector, the editor, beside a collection of vintage paperbacks.
Manda and David, DJs by the sales counter, played bleak house music, while fresh hires quietly read in the new releases section. A wheeled attendant, festooned in festive decorations, captivated the room's attention. Among the crowd, Gregory Neyerwitz, one of the reporter's new intern roommates, engaged in lively discussion with colleagues about lit-world gossip and his interactions with Ashley Braumaire.
Despite Gregory's extensive knowledge of the literary scene, his critical perspective was often overly simplistic and lacking in depth. The reporter and Gregory shared differing opinions on the quality of recently released books, with the reporter finding Gregory's critical style distasteful. As the party continued, Camper and his colleagues arrived at the venue, drawn to the magazine's reputation.
They reluctantly took issue two of The Horn, perusing the publication amidst the lively atmosphere. The reporter introduced Camper to Anele, who appeared to be engaged in a serious meeting.
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