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My opinions about movies and books, comics, etc.
After being told about them for years, I recently “discovered” the AUBREY/MATURIN novels by Patrick O’Brian. 10 years ago a group of co-workers became obsessed with them and since then other friends and my Dad sang their praises, yet I resisted all the urging to read the books. What could be so gripping about reading … Read more
GEMMA BOVARY by POSY SIMMONDS. Shamefully, I have had this book for months, and only gave it the cursory speed read until very recently when I finally gave this book the attention that it deserved. It took several nights to get through the book, as it is very dense and has layers and layers of … Read more
I went to see the latest, and final, Star Wars film at a midnight screening in Oakland last night.
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When I was out buying presents for others, I couldn’t help buying a copy of BERNET for myself for christmas. I just love this book. It is a wonderful collection of work by spanish comics artist Jordi Bernet, ranging from his TORPEDO 1936 stuff (which he is probably best known for in the USA) and … Read more