Episode 559: Craig Mod

Long-distance walking serves as a foundational creative and research practice for author and photographer Craig Mod, enabling deep, meditative engagement with Japan’s history and local communities. This practice, documented through pop-up newsletters and high-quality, self-published books, has evolved into a rigorous aesthetic discipline that balances physical endurance with intense daily writing. Mod’s latest work, *Things Become Other Things*, represents a shift toward greater vulnerability, centering on the memory of a childhood friend’s murder and the process of reconciling past trauma. By maintaining a membership-funded model, Mod preserves editorial independence while navigating the complexities of traditional publishing. His approach emphasizes the necessity of consistent, disciplined introspection—supported by long-term therapy and walking—to transform personal experiences into meaningful, elevated narratives that resonate beyond his niche audience.