Letter from the editor: Litro #163: Alternative Facts

Lies, damned lies, alternative facts. Oscar Wilde, in his essay “The Decay of Lying”, bemoaned the decline of mendacity as a fine art, complaining that even politicians “never rise beyond the level of misrepresentation, and actually condescend to prove, to discuss, to argue”. This isn’t the case anymore, if it ever really was, but an […]

Eric Akoto is the founder of Litro Magazine, Litro USA and The Sphere Initiative. His work sits across publishing, culture, standards and technology, with a focus on editorial platforms, creative rights and practical tools that help creators protect, publish and sustain their work.