For those thousands in the south tower, the second plane meant the end of everything. For us, its glint was the worldflash of a coming future. Fear and loathing (2001)
It was the advent of the second plane, sharking in low over the Statue of Liberty: that was the defining moment. Fear and loathing (2001)
This moment was the apotheosis of the postmodern era — the era of images and perceptions. Wind conditions were also favourable; within hours, Manhattan looked as though it had taken 10 megatons. Fear and loathing (2001)