:: The Old Freewheelin' Reader ::

:: Friday, February 28, 2003 ::

All Things Allen
The Times has a very impressive collection of Allen Ginsberg related articles and, most impressively, a reading of his from 1977.
This might sound small but I own a copy of the Howl book he's holding in the picture - it was given to me by Adrienne, when I fancied myself a Beat poet in training. Their philosophy, as much as I understand it, has shaped me to this day. If you haven't read Howl, you must.

tim 10:39 PM [+]

The Time of Our Singing - Reviewed
tim 5:34 PM [+]

A review of a book about the survival rituals of birds and animals.


tim 5:12 PM [+]

I read a couple of really great reviews in the Globe this weekend. The first was a review of a few fairly recent Chomsky books - including his smash hit 9-11. The other review was regarding the righteous gentiles who risked their lives to save Jews across Europe during WWII. Both reviews are well worth reading, as I imagine are the books.
Me, I'm still on 1984.

tim 6:33 PM [+]

Nick Hornby Has a New Book
I've only read High Fidelity but I've always thought he was the kind of writer who would not be a critical favorite. And yet, the critics seem to be attracted to him. I don't think he's a particularly good writer but I like what he writes about. Maybe that's what others like too. His new book, Songbook, is a collection of essays regarding his favorite excuse for writing - music.
tim 11:07 PM [+]

The classics are making a comback...b/c the big publsihers say so. Remember, no matter how cheap Chapters or whoever else sells them for, they're always cheaper at a used book store.
tim 10:59 PM [+]

Who Killed MLK
There's a new book that shoots from the hip with a few new theories. It's complex that's for sure but unless someone confesses I don't see how anyone will ever prove it wasn't Ray.
Read the review.
tim 10:34 PM [+]