[randerson3024]

How about a thread (if one already does not exist) to address good books recently read? Here is mine:

 

[J W]

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Originally Posted by randerson3024 /img/forum/go_quote.gif How about a thread (if one already does not exist) to address good books recently read? Here is mine:

my fellow Oklahoman,

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f11/wh...ht-now-195492/

 

[randerson3024]

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Originally Posted by J W /img/forum/go_quote.gif my fellow Oklahoman, http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f11/wh...ht-now-195492/

Reflections On A Ravaged Century - Robert Conquest

 

[Uncle Erik]

Martin Amis... isn't he the son of Kingsley Amis? Lucky Jim is one of my all time favorites. I haven't read it for a few years, but really should pull it off the shelf again. Highly recommended and highly funny.

 

[Quaddy]

enlightening to say the very least...

the journey of man: a genetic odyssey - spencer wells

 

[randerson3024]

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Originally Posted by Uncle Erik /img/forum/go_quote.gif Martin Amis... isn't he the son of Kingsley Amis? Lucky Jim is one of my all time favorites. I haven't read it for a few years, but really should pull it off the shelf again. Highly recommended and highly funny.

You are correct, he is the son of Kingsley Amis.

 

[Duggeh]

Over the last few months I've mainly been reading for my degree, one book which is of particular note though, and well merits investigation by those who enjoy self-education or non-fiction is "Art and Agency" by Alfred Gell. He died before he could complete the published draft but it stands well and is a refreshing interpretation of what constitutes the defination of art.

 

[randerson3024]

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Originally Posted by Duggeh /img/forum/go_quote.gif Over the last few months I've mainly been reading for my degree, one book which is of particular note though, and well merits investigation by those who enjoy self-education or non-fiction is "Art and Agency" by Alfred Gell. He died before he could complete the published draft but it stands well and is a refreshing interpretation of what constitutes the defination of art.

The book sounds interesting. I just ordered it.

On another note; and of course, I should know this from being on Head Fi so much, I didn't realize you were in Scotland. I just spent two weeks in Bute on the way home. I may very well be coming back back through and would like to see more of the country. Perhaps we could get together for a pint if your studies permit.

Bob

 

[EFN]

I remember the time when LOTR movie mumbo jumbo was a thing unheard of, I have actually read the full unabridged edition of LOTR trilogy three times - Tolkien english was simply nothing like what I have read before.

Then I moved to the Dragon Reborn series..

 

[Kirosia]

I read Goosebumps.

 

[tintin47]

Probably the best book I have ever read. I am going through it the 6th time now, and discover new sides to the characters and story each time through. Truly great.

 

[logwed]

I'm reading Guns, Germs, and Steel right now.

 

[randerson3024]

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Originally Posted by Duggeh /img/forum/go_quote.gif Over the last few months I've mainly been reading for my degree, one book which is of particular note though, and well merits investigation by those who enjoy self-education or non-fiction is "Art and Agency" by Alfred Gell. He died before he could complete the published draft but it stands well and is a refreshing interpretation of what constitutes the defination of art.

The Gell book arrived today, and looks very interesting. Just one question; where the hell are all the naked chicks?

 

[Duggeh]

Closest you'll get is the Mona Lisa I'm afriad.

 

[Permagrin]

Am currently reading 'Prometheus Rising' by Robert Anton Wilson (surprisingly missed this one for the longest time).

Also 'Lotus Sutra', a bunch of Chopra recents that really mesh with me (Jesus..., Buddah..., God is laughing...) and my favorite take on reality: