February 1999 Issue [Readings] The myth of influence Adjust Share by Geoff Dyer , This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 20th century Books and reading Boys Comic books and children England Geoff Dyer In literature Spider-Man (Fictitious character) Wonder More from Geoff Dyer Nothing But The untruths of memory Dead Ball Situation A philosopher’s flat-footed meditations on the beautiful game Tennis Lessons The meaning of the game Adjust Share