In 'A Season in Hell', at the age of eighteen, the French poet Arthur Rimbaud predicted the rest of his life: 'My day is done; I'm leaving Europe. The sea air will burn my lungs; lost climes will tan my skin.' Three years later, in 1876, he joined the Royal Army of the Dutch Indies as an infantryman and sailed for Java, where he promptly deserted and fled into the jungle. It was the most enigmatic passage in his life crowded with puzzles and contrarieties.
In the first book devoted to Rimbaud's lost voyage to Asia, the novelist and critic Jamie James reviews everything that is known about the episode; from there, he imaginatively spirals into a reconstruction of what the poet must have seen and informed speculation about what he might have done, vividly recreating life in nineteenth-century Java along the way. Rimbaud in Java concludes with an inquiry into what the Orient represented in the poet's imagination, with a scandalous, amusing history of French orientalism. James' surprising book is a richly concentrated blend of biography, criticism and thought-travel, which brings into sharp focus this brief encounter between a great writer and a vanished world.
I just finished the last book of The Hunger Games trilogy. I'm about to start Ghosts of Mississippi?
I read those recently as well. I was shocked to find I liked them. I read Twilight before the first movie came out to see what the buzz was about (I like how some books will hook a bunch of non-readers into becoming readers so I try to check them out) and I quickly saw how Twilight was just never going to work for me. Not for a 30-40 year old guy!
But Hunger Games was actually pretty cool. Just enough Sci-Fi and Action/Intrigue to offset the background love story. Interested to see the movies.
Same here with the hunger games. Just finished the last book on Wednesday. Looking forward to the first movie...
I start Rollin's Smile, You're Traveling recently. Totally loving it and already believe it will be my favorite Henry Rollins book thus far.
Broken Summers is the second book by Henry Rollins that I picked up (well, downloaded in this case). I only read (and enjoyed) Get in the Van before. Although his writings are generally a bit on the sarcastic, misanthropic side of things, I can definitely relate to or appreciate most of it. Still, that mainly concerns his tour experiences I guess, since I am not (or - having attended his spoken word performances for about four or five times - no longer) that big of a fan regarding his traveling observations, which I consider a bit superficial.
That said, enjoy your day!
"...bring it back someway bring it back, back, back... to the clean form, to the pure form..."
I start Rollin's Smile, You're Traveling recently. Totally loving it and already believe it will be my favorite Henry Rollins book thus far.
Broken Summers is the second book by Henry Rollins that I picked up (well, downloaded in this case). I only read (and enjoyed) Get in the Van before. Although his writings are generally a bit on the sarcastic, misanthropic side of things, I can definitely relate to or appreciate most of it. Still, that mainly concerns his tour experiences I guess, since I am not (or - having attended his spoken word performances for about four or five times - no longer) that big of a fan regarding his traveling observations, which I consider a bit superficial.
That said, enjoy your day!
get in the van is for me the one that got away.
hear my name
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a thousand enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.
I need to get this book, I'm not much of a sci-fi fan, but Hater grabbed me pretty quick. Can only imagine what people will think when I'm holding up the book with Dog's Blood on the cover!
Currently reading the second book of Daniel Woodrell's Bayou Trilogy "Muscle For The Wing". The first book took a little to get into, but the second is a lot easier since most of the characters are set.
Btw - Did you read Moody's Autumn series? Not sure about that one.
just finished 11/22/63 by Stephen King, fantastic, loved it, another great King story
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I haven't read anything in awhile (I go on spurts with reading). Was however thinking of starting The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo series and or The Hunger Games series as well. I enjoyed both movies and heard the books are decent.
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Game of Thrones books, technically A Song of Ice and Fire books but anyway, I'm onto A Dance With Dragons.
Also reading The Picture of Dorian Grey.
A Dance WIth Dragons is to huge to be able to read comfortably and the underground, so I read Dorian Grey on the way to and from work and ADWD in the evenings. There are worse ways to spend ones time.
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No need to be void,... or save up on life... You got to spend it all.....
Not reading these now, but today, my favorite English professor from school said he was downsizing his book collection at home and gave me these three Jack Kerouac books:
Tristessa
Doctor Sax
The Subterraneans
He knows I have a huge interest in Kerouac. I can't wait for the semester to be over and dig into these books. I also have a couple of his poetry books that I'm also looking forward to reading.
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I haven't read anything in awhile (I go on spurts with reading). Was however thinking of starting The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo series and or The Hunger Games series as well. I enjoyed both movies and heard the books are decent.
Very different reads.
I enjoyed both but one is light and quick (Hunger Games) and the other is serious and while page turning, will take a bit more time to get through. (Dragon)
If I could only have read one of those series it would have to be Dragon. At times mysterious, pulse pounding, disgusting and rewarding - most things you could ask for in a read.
Enjoy them both!
Not reading these now, but today, my favorite English professor from school said he was downsizing his book collection at home and gave me these three Jack Kerouac books:
Tristessa
Doctor Sax
The Subterraneans
He knows I have a huge interest in Kerouac. I can't wait for the semester to be over and dig into these books. I also have a couple of his poetry books that I'm also looking forward to reading.
Doctor Sax is awesome! Some fantastic passages in that one...
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2011-09-03 PJ20
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In 'A Season in Hell', at the age of eighteen, the French poet Arthur Rimbaud predicted the rest of his life: 'My day is done; I'm leaving Europe. The sea air will burn my lungs; lost climes will tan my skin.' Three years later, in 1876, he joined the Royal Army of the Dutch Indies as an infantryman and sailed for Java, where he promptly deserted and fled into the jungle. It was the most enigmatic passage in his life crowded with puzzles and contrarieties.
In the first book devoted to Rimbaud's lost voyage to Asia, the novelist and critic Jamie James reviews everything that is known about the episode; from there, he imaginatively spirals into a reconstruction of what the poet must have seen and informed speculation about what he might have done, vividly recreating life in nineteenth-century Java along the way. Rimbaud in Java concludes with an inquiry into what the Orient represented in the poet's imagination, with a scandalous, amusing history of French orientalism. James' surprising book is a richly concentrated blend of biography, criticism and thought-travel, which brings into sharp focus this brief encounter between a great writer and a vanished world.
Same here with the hunger games. Just finished the last book on Wednesday. Looking forward to the first movie...
Anyone up for an unusual, yet surprising and definitely strange read should give this (author) a try. The imagination takes flight!
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fade away...
I am at peace with my lust.....for Eddie.
:thumbup:
I start Rollin's Smile, You're Traveling recently. Totally loving it and already believe it will be my favorite Henry Rollins book thus far.
Smile!
Broken Summers is the second book by Henry Rollins that I picked up (well, downloaded in this case). I only read (and enjoyed) Get in the Van before. Although his writings are generally a bit on the sarcastic, misanthropic side of things, I can definitely relate to or appreciate most of it. Still, that mainly concerns his tour experiences I guess, since I am not (or - having attended his spoken word performances for about four or five times - no longer) that big of a fan regarding his traveling observations, which I consider a bit superficial.
That said, enjoy your day!
My Fugazi Live Series ramblings and blog: anothersievefistedfind.tumblr.com
get in the van is for me the one that got away.
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
I have been considering this title for some time now. I am guessing an eventual purchase is inevitable
My Fugazi Live Series ramblings and blog: anothersievefistedfind.tumblr.com
Should start reading this in a few days.
I need to get this book, I'm not much of a sci-fi fan, but Hater grabbed me pretty quick. Can only imagine what people will think when I'm holding up the book with Dog's Blood on the cover!
Currently reading the second book of Daniel Woodrell's Bayou Trilogy "Muscle For The Wing". The first book took a little to get into, but the second is a lot easier since most of the characters are set.
Btw - Did you read Moody's Autumn series? Not sure about that one.
just finished 11/22/63 by Stephen King, fantastic, loved it, another great King story
2003 ~ Toronto
2005 ~ London, Toronto
2006 ~ Toronto
2008 ~ Hartford, Mansfied I,
2009 ~ Toronto, Chicago I, Chicago II
2010 ~ Cleveland, Buffalo
2011 ~ Toronto I, Toronto II, Ottawa, Hamilton
2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
Just started it...
its my fluff book before i again immerse myself in history.
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
ooh ive read this one. :thumbup:
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
yeah me too... i think the fact that theyve turned it into a movie is holding me back
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
Just got this book yesterday, or maybe the day before? it's a good read, i'm little over the halfway mark.
lots of different takes on suicide from the author.
http://www.amazon.com/Myths-about-Suici ... 0674048229
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10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly
Also reading The Picture of Dorian Grey.
A Dance WIth Dragons is to huge to be able to read comfortably and the underground, so I read Dorian Grey on the way to and from work and ADWD in the evenings. There are worse ways to spend ones time.
Dublin, Ireland, The Point, Aug 23, 2006
London, England, Wembley Arena, Jun 18, 2007
London, UK, O2 Arena, Aug 18, 2009
Manchester, M.E.N. Arena, June 20, 2012
Manchester, M.E.N. Arena, June 21, 2012
Leeds, First Direct Arena, July 8, 2014
Eddie
London, Hammersmith Apollo, 30 July, 2012
London, Hammersmith Apollo, 31 July, 2012
London, Hammersmith Apollo, June 7, 2017
No need to be void,... or save up on life... You got to spend it all.....
this has me interested. thanks for the suggestion
My Fugazi Live Series ramblings and blog: anothersievefistedfind.tumblr.com
Tristessa
Doctor Sax
The Subterraneans
He knows I have a huge interest in Kerouac. I can't wait for the semester to be over and dig into these books. I also have a couple of his poetry books that I'm also looking forward to reading.
"Becoming a Bruce fan is like hitting puberty as a musical fan. It's inevitable." - dcfaithful
" Great Love dont wear wedding dress" Valaka Mitsi
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
I signed up a couple years ago, but I just started to get into it as I am part of a 52-book challenge within 2012.
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
Very different reads.
I enjoyed both but one is light and quick (Hunger Games) and the other is serious and while page turning, will take a bit more time to get through. (Dragon)
If I could only have read one of those series it would have to be Dragon. At times mysterious, pulse pounding, disgusting and rewarding - most things you could ask for in a read.
Enjoy them both!
Doctor Sax is awesome! Some fantastic passages in that one...
2003-06-16 St. Paul
2006-06-26 St. Paul
2007-08-05 Chicago
2009-08-23 Chicago
2009-08-28 San Francisco
2010-05-01 NOLA (Jazz Fest)
2011-07-02 EV Minneapolis
2011-09-03 PJ20
2011-09-04 PJ20
2011-09-17 Winnipeg
2012-06-26 Amsterdam
2012-06-27 Amsterdam
2013-07-19 Wrigley
2013-11-21 San Diego
2013-11-23 Los Angeles
2013-11-24 Los Angeles
2014-07-08 Leeds, UK
2014-07-11 Milton Keynes, UK
2014-10-09 Lincoln
2014-10-19 St. Paul
2014-10-20 Milwaukee
2016-08-20 Wrigley 1
2016-08-22 Wrigley 2
2018-06-18 London 1
2018-08-18 Wrigley 1
2018-08-20 Wrigley 2
2022-09-16 Nashville
2023-08-31 St. Paul
2023-09-02 St. Paul
2023-09-05 Chicago 1