tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-761784460667108854.post6568864618680635533..comments2023-11-09T03:33:41.728-05:00Comments on Jenny and Kelly Read Books: Kelly's Book 11: Ascending Peculiaritykellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07832228313612518377noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-761784460667108854.post-68357339800344051342011-11-08T12:45:14.875-05:002011-11-08T12:45:14.875-05:00Well now I am curious. I assumed that the subtitle...Well now I am curious. I assumed that the subtitle, Gorey on Gorey meant it was a autobiography, but it also makes sense that it would be a series of interviews with him. <br /><br />I'm always really interested in how artists came to be who they are, why they are attracted to a certain medium, etc. However, I also struggle with biography. I enjoy non-fiction when it's well-written and snappy, and unfortunately, so many biographies are slow-paced and plodding. I never quite make it through them. <br /><br />I almost wouldn't care about the subject IF I knew that it was well-written and interesting. <br /><br />JJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205737257301534685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-761784460667108854.post-65609338896890764292011-11-08T11:22:56.829-05:002011-11-08T11:22:56.829-05:00It's funny, because I wrestled with whether or...It's funny, because I wrestled with whether or not to call it a "biography" yesterday night when I posted this... I even looked up the definition and bounced it off of Bill. So far, it looks to be simply a collection of interviews with Gorey over the course of 26 years (starting with the year we were born! :) ) Does that qualify as a "biography?" I don't... think... so?<br /><br />I think the other one that I have (<i>The Strange Case of Edward Gorey</i> is going to be more biographical. But I'll keep you posted once I get there.<br /><br />Meanwhile, still getting through <i>The Book of Vice</i>. It's a quick read, but... there's a lot to think about. Most of it is not good.<br /><br />Got a couple of flights this weekend, so I should be able to finish BoV and start on Gorey. Unless, of course, I just decide to plug in and finish <i>The Marriage Plot</i>. Decisions, decisions!kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07832228313612518377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-761784460667108854.post-58522161661433971252011-11-08T10:46:49.904-05:002011-11-08T10:46:49.904-05:00K,
I remember you loved Gorey, although you alway...K,<br /><br />I remember you loved Gorey, although you always knew so much more about him. I do remember the ennui line---it's a funny thing to die of, that's for sure! <br /><br />Is this more of an autobiography, then? I'll be curious to hear about the format? Are there many of his illustrations? <br /><br />Maybe a field trip could be in our future one summer! I love it. Kelly and Jenny roadtrip to the homes of famous authors. Hah. <br /><br />JJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205737257301534685noreply@blogger.com