In 1976 Janet Hobhouse, sat down for a conversation with Charles Ruas about her biography of Gertrude Stein–Everybody Who Was Anybody–which was published in 1971. In this transcription of that conversation, Hobhouse provides not just historical background, but also literary and psychological analysis of Stein in response to Ruas’ questions, ranging from Stein’s eccentric sense of style, automatic writing, her relationships to other artists, and her conception of American time.

This is part of Pioneer Works’ MIMO Series. Multiple Input Multiple Output refers to a practical technique for sending and receiving more than one data signal simultaneously over the same channel. The series activates the unique possibilities and process of Pioneer Works GR3750 Risograph machine with small runs of pamphlets that are hand assembled by the authors.