Comments for Vulpes Libris

Comment on The Private Lives of the Impressionists by Sue Roe by Sam

Sam — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:27:01 +0000

Sounds like a wonderful book. I love the Impressionists, have several books on them from my youth, in the days when i had the freedom to visit galleries!
It sounds like this book covers some of the ground dealt with by the early Sunday evening serial shown on the BBC last year (which was slated by critics, but i enjoyed it and actually learnt a thing or two).

Sam Casey

Comment on Our Longest Days edited by Sandra Koa Wing by Moira

Moira — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:47:48 +0000

Nice to see you on Vulpes, Dorothy … and thank you for commenting. I enjoyed the book very much indeed - as you could probably tell!

I was saddened to learn that Sandra died so young.

Comment on Preston Cotton Martyrs by J S Leigh by Mhairi

Mhairi — Mon, 12 May 2008 08:44:55 +0000

Yes Steve. It’s Gordon Young. He’s also responsible for The Family in Gateshead and A Flock of Words in Morecambe - among many others.

Comment on Preston Cotton Martyrs by J S Leigh by steve

steve — Mon, 12 May 2008 06:33:44 +0000

does anyone know who the artist of the sculpture is?

Comment on Our Longest Days edited by Sandra Koa Wing by Dorothy

Dorothy — Sun, 11 May 2008 17:34:01 +0000

Delighted to see your review and the following up comments and so pleased you like our book. I am the director of the Mass Observation Archive at the University of Sussex (UK) and Sandra Koa Wing was a much loved member of my team. It has been a great delight to those of us at the Archive that her book has been received so well. She would have liked to know what pleasure she gave readers. You can find other books from the Archive including other diary anthologies from the lists on our website. The Archive is a public resource if anyone wants to visit to see the original diaries (the names in the book are mostly pseudonyms.
Dorothy

Comment on Thursday Soapbox. Rosy Thornton: Books Should be Books! by Jackie

Jackie — Sat, 10 May 2008 23:40:08 +0000

This was a brilliant example of irony and very entertaining. I really like the idea of arranging things by theme. But I shuddered at your idea of no covers, as an artist, I really savor that part of a book. Having really enjoyed this clever piece, I hope Ms. Thornton, that you remain in Fiction(alive) for a very long time to come.

Comment on Here Lies Arthur by Philip Reeve by Jackie

Jackie — Sat, 10 May 2008 23:22:41 +0000

That sample of writing was indeed lyrical, I’m tempted to read it for that alone. I could just skip the gory parts. I like the idea of seeing that time period from the angle of both genders. It would also be interesting to see another way of retelling the Arthurian tales.

Comment on Our Longest Days edited by Sandra Koa Wing by Jackie

Jackie — Sat, 10 May 2008 23:17:02 +0000

This book must be riveting, your review gives us a great flavor of it, the different voices in the foreground of huge events, the various personalities. I like the open mind and heart of Corp. Baxter, especially. That’s an amazingly ironic photo on the front, but it perfectly captures what you describe of the people’s attitudes.

Comment on Our Longest Days edited by Sandra Koa Wing by TJ

TJ — Sat, 10 May 2008 22:00:16 +0000

What a wonderful and important book. A perfect gift for a friend who is a WWII buff; but I shan’t give away until I read it for myself. We in America could certainly use a Mass Observation Project about now, well…some time ago, actually. Thank you for a great review. Loved the quotes.

Comment on Thursday Soapbox. Rosy Thornton: Books Should be Books! by toujoursjacques

toujoursjacques — Sat, 10 May 2008 18:23:34 +0000

What an excellent post followed by thoughtful commentary. Much to think over here. Sorry to hear the bookshop you recommended is gone. It sounded fabulous! TJ