I know it's only february but someone's going to have to pull something out of the hat to beat this I reckon. Good work Phil Baines and Penguin. Looks a cracking read as well, an inquiry into what it is to a good job. 25 quid well spent.And on the issue of value we were selling the Garvey book mentioned below at the book launch for 20 pounds. Had a few people turn up their noses at the steepness of the price. But when I went to the bar the woman in front didn't even blink when charged 12 quid for two glasses of wine. 12 WHOLE ENGLISH POUNDS! Priorities, huh. Mind you, I forked over 4 for a bottle of becks. Fools and their money.
Awful cover! I certainly wouldn't pick up the book unless it was recommended.
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ReplyDeleteIs it my eyes, or is the cover actually moving??
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ReplyDeleteSorry, you're just totally wrong.
No Adam, the Emperor is definitely naked and Chris is RIGHT. The cover is dreadful, but at least the jacket can be taken off before reading. Mind you, is this "discussion" pertinent to the book's content? I think I'll buy it. And use the cover to light the Aga.
ReplyDeleteWell, opinions are like arseholes, everybody's got one. But as this is my blog and I'm writing the thing then I AM THE VOICE OF AUTHORITY AND YOU ARE ALL WRONG. Ok? Good. Glad to get that sorted out.
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