Monthly Archives: March 2014
Extract from Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail ’72
‘Any re-writing now would cheat the basic concept of the book, which -in addition to the publisher’s desperate idea that it might sell enough copies to cover the fantastic expense bills I ran up in the course of those twelve … Continue reading
Review; Bitch by Elizabeth Wurtzel
I know, I know, reviews are so passé, especially ones that spend more than a hundred and forty characters to determine the quality of a four hundred page book. Nevertheless this blog is read by no one and since that … Continue reading
A defence on absence
Writing about something requires passion or at least a heavy commitment to progress regardless of contravening factors. To be passionate and eloquent about a wide range of things is, I believe a skill that many, including of course myself, desire. … Continue reading
Watch Dogs
I watched about five seconds of the new Watch Dogs trailer and turned off, because I really don’t want to know more about this game. Going into any media with preconceived notions usually turns out badly, whether it’s a show … Continue reading
The Vandals Triumphant 