Ray Russell of Tartarus Press has made a short film in which I talk about my book collection and especially some authors I think are unfairly neglected, such as Ronald Fraser and J.C. Snaith. It can be viewed here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYsL7BUO6c4
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I'm amazed you got through THE NIGHTLAND. Bought a new edition of it in August and am still working on it.
ReplyDeleteThe opening chapters were quite heavy going, but after that it seemed to draw me in much more. There's a Night Land website which has news of an author who's reworking the book to make it more tractable.
ReplyDeleteWonderful. My compliments to you, the filmmaker and your feline co-star.
ReplyDeleteBooks are indeed meant to be read. A well-worn book – as opposed to one that has simply been "damaged" – can hold great attraction. Clearly someone, perhaps many people, thought it worth repeated visits.
Thank you Brian. I agree - a worn book, or one with signs of former ownership, can have a lot of character, which for me just adds to the pleasure.
ReplyDeleteJust published a review of Phyllis Paul's ECHO OF GUILT on my blog. It's brief.
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