tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5945802533317836555.post7717417257752436416..comments2024-03-28T14:59:05.258-07:00Comments on GARY DOBBS AT THE TAINTED ARCHIVE: COWARD ON THE BEACHGary Dobbs/Jack Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935686140719743351noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5945802533317836555.post-76102101185989004302008-08-07T14:37:00.000-07:002008-08-07T14:37:00.000-07:00You'll love this book - I'm saying damn you to the...You'll love this book - I'm saying damn you to the author because we've got to wait for a second. Good to know I've inspired you to read this modern classic.Gary Dobbs/Jack Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935686140719743351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5945802533317836555.post-49535955255858351572008-08-06T15:51:00.000-07:002008-08-06T15:51:00.000-07:00Damn you Archavist!Do you know how many unread boo...Damn you Archavist!<BR/><BR/>Do you know how many unread books I step over each day just to reach this computer? As if I don't have enough books waiting for me to get through - and you go and ignite my interest in this book. It's like offering beer to an alcoholic!<BR/><BR/>Was in Waterstone's today and made a hash of remembering the author, quoting James Dalrymple instead. As soon as I said 'Coward on the Beach' the assistant's face lit up in recognition and he ran over to the exact spot, handed me the book and proudly gave me a quick run down, ending with a triumphant, "It's the first in a series of ten, but no sign of the second yet".<BR/><BR/>Being tight-fisted, after perusing the book I replaced it and have just ordered the hardback edition through the online county library inter-loan scheme for just 80p. Felt a bit guilty about not buying direct from the assistant as he took great pleasure in displaying his knowledge of the book.<BR/><BR/>So, as it's only going to cost me 80p I suppose it's not so much damn you as thank you for highlighting this book.<BR/><BR/>- There's load's on the 'net about this author, he writes for a couple of papers and has a regular spot on The Spectator. He's very quotable too, with:<BR/><BR/>"Writing is a horrible business. It's an absolute nightmare job. The worst in the world. And the only way of making it bearable is to write about things that interest you and you care about. In a way, it's an exercise in stopping yourself getting bored."Danny-Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17392710865071223502noreply@blogger.com