Alex Tarbet

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About Alex Tarbet

Alex Tarbet is a novelist, playwright, and philosophical writer best known for the internationally acclaimed thriller Mokum, written during his time living in Amsterdam. His work is shaped by a strong interest in the relationship between narrative, philosophy, and the limits of rational thought. In addition to fiction, Tarbet writes essays on literature and philosophy, exploring themes such as the tension between Enlightenment rationalism and artistic imagination. His work often engages with writers such as Edgar Allan Poe, examining the role of metaphysics, symbolism, and the darker dimensions of human psychology in storytelling. He has lived and worked in Amsterdam, London, San Francisco, and Raleigh, and is currently based in Glasgow, where he continues to write fiction, drama, and essays.

Where should you keep the Ascent Chair?

Alex Tarbet14 Jul, 2026Business

I have been around furniture long enough to see one common mistake. People confuse accent chairs with dining chairs and then wonder why the space feels off. A chair like the Ascent Chair is not meant for the dining table. It is built as an accent chair. That means its real place is in the living room.