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Apr. 10th, 2018
Packing My Library
Apr. 10th, 2018 12:54 amRadio 4 book of the week is about books -
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09ycsrj
Alberto Manguel has had consistent 5-star ratings for his books on reading, books and libraries. With regret, he packs up his library of 35,000 volumes and prepares to move from a vast property in rural France to a small apartment on Manhattan's West Side.
Choosing which books to keep, store, or cast out, Manguel finds himself in deep reverie on the nature of relationships between books and readers, books and collectors, order and disorder, memory and reading.
In this poignant re-evaluation of his life as a reader, he illuminates the highly personal art of reading and affirms the vital role of public libraries. Manguel's musings range widely - from delightful reflections on the idiosyncrasies of book lovers to deeper analyses of historic and catastrophic book events, including the burning of ancient Alexandria's library and contemporary library lootings at the hands of ISIS.
With insight and passion, the author underscores the universal centrality of books and their unique importance to a democratic, civilised, and engaged society.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09ycsrj
Alberto Manguel has had consistent 5-star ratings for his books on reading, books and libraries. With regret, he packs up his library of 35,000 volumes and prepares to move from a vast property in rural France to a small apartment on Manhattan's West Side.
Choosing which books to keep, store, or cast out, Manguel finds himself in deep reverie on the nature of relationships between books and readers, books and collectors, order and disorder, memory and reading.
In this poignant re-evaluation of his life as a reader, he illuminates the highly personal art of reading and affirms the vital role of public libraries. Manguel's musings range widely - from delightful reflections on the idiosyncrasies of book lovers to deeper analyses of historic and catastrophic book events, including the burning of ancient Alexandria's library and contemporary library lootings at the hands of ISIS.
With insight and passion, the author underscores the universal centrality of books and their unique importance to a democratic, civilised, and engaged society.
Yesterday's CD Finds
Apr. 10th, 2018 12:13 pmA dull overcast day so far but i have been listening to these CD finds yesterday. Some great music here between folk,folk rock,indie alternative stuff,electronica and improv. Just a penny less than a pound for each of these thanks to the cats protection charity shop.
Yo La Tengo - And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out
Midlake - The Trials Of Von Occupanther
Errors - Errord
Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest
Meg Baird -Dear Companion
Portishead - Portishead
Evan Parker,Daunik Lazro,Joe McPhee - Seven Pieces
John Russell,Phil Durrant,John Butcher - Conceits
I will at some point upload someYou Tube vids to these finds.
I actually have seen Yo La Tengo live many years ago in Brighton - great band.They comeformthe same place that Frank Sinatra came from-Hoboken , New Jersey. Meg Baird is singer tofreak folk band Espers. The last two are avant garde inprov jazz outings.
Yo La Tengo - And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out
Midlake - The Trials Of Von Occupanther
Errors - Errord
Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest
Meg Baird -Dear Companion
Portishead - Portishead
Evan Parker,Daunik Lazro,Joe McPhee - Seven Pieces
John Russell,Phil Durrant,John Butcher - Conceits
I will at some point upload someYou Tube vids to these finds.
I actually have seen Yo La Tengo live many years ago in Brighton - great band.They comeformthe same place that Frank Sinatra came from-Hoboken , New Jersey. Meg Baird is singer tofreak folk band Espers. The last two are avant garde inprov jazz outings.
Sun Peaking Out
Apr. 10th, 2018 12:24 pmAha, the sun is starting to peak out but will it last i wonder, I have to pop into town anyway as i have sold three paperbacks via Ebay. I also need to get some more coffee as i have just run out.
I had planned to do a supermarket visit in Gillinghma but will mive it to Thursday when i do the same company in Sittingbourne on Thursday.
I had planned to do a supermarket visit in Gillinghma but will mive it to Thursday when i do the same company in Sittingbourne on Thursday.
In Faversham
Apr. 10th, 2018 07:24 pmThe sun struggked and the mist won in the end.
Posted those books off.
Had lunch at Spoons asit wassteak club day.
Well it was pay day from ESA,React and Lodge so lunch it was.
Listened to all the new albums now.
Posted those books off.
Had lunch at Spoons asit wassteak club day.
Well it was pay day from ESA,React and Lodge so lunch it was.
Listened to all the new albums now.
Just Wondering
Apr. 10th, 2018 07:28 pmHow many phone calls do you make in the course of a regular day?
How many phone calls do you get in the course of a regular day?
Do you like to talk on the phone or would being tortured preferred to it?
How many phone calls do you get in the course of a regular day?
Do you like to talk on the phone or would being tortured preferred to it?
George Orwell "Shooting An Elephant" (Penguin Modern Classics)
I do love books which are essay selections and this was a delightto dip into. Tis is a largely chronological compilation of Orwell’s shorter pieces which incorporate all his best known essays. Even a passing familiarity with Orwell’s work and favoured subject will give you an idea of the subjects here – Britain and its empire, the British class system, poverty, totalitarianism and literature.
As an extra treat, there’s a fine introduction from Jeremy Paxman which manages to admire without being rose tinted. A fine microcosm of Orwell’s work, and the book to start with if you’ve never read any of his books before.
Worth checkong out.
I do love books which are essay selections and this was a delightto dip into. Tis is a largely chronological compilation of Orwell’s shorter pieces which incorporate all his best known essays. Even a passing familiarity with Orwell’s work and favoured subject will give you an idea of the subjects here – Britain and its empire, the British class system, poverty, totalitarianism and literature.
As an extra treat, there’s a fine introduction from Jeremy Paxman which manages to admire without being rose tinted. A fine microcosm of Orwell’s work, and the book to start with if you’ve never read any of his books before.
Worth checkong out.
AoS and LoT
Apr. 10th, 2018 11:54 pmWatched the latest Agents of SHIELD episode tonight and the latest Legends of Tomorrow epiosde as well - which is the last epiosde of the current series.
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