Michael Popek's Blog, page 257
December 9, 2011
Friday Giveaway: Famous Epoch Makers
Some nonfiction for a change this week, here's a 15 volume set of biographies, "Famous Epoch Makers" published by Fred DeFau & Co., 1900. Stories on figures from Cicero to Robert E. Lee.
If you're interesting in these book, leave a comment below or enter on Twitter or Facebook.
I'll sort through all the entries and have a random winner for you tomorrow at 10:00 AM EST.
Good luck!
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December 8, 2011
I'm Rather Fond Of It
Bookmark with yarn tassel.
Found in "The White Album" by Joan Didion. Published by Pocket Books, 1980.
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December 7, 2011
Get Your Eyes Checked
A friendly reminder from Erwin L. Gienke, Optometrist, postmarked September 9, 1954.Found in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll. Published by International, 1946.
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December 6, 2011
Not Fair
A 1990 Found in "Fair Ball" by Bob Costas. Published by Broadway Books, 2000.
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December 5, 2011
A Day At The Beach
Two black and white photos, no writing on the other side but the number 53 is stamped on both, I'm guessing it indicates 1953.Found in "Prose You Ought To Know" edited by John Raymond Howard. Published by Fleming H. Revell, 1906.
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December 3, 2011
Winner
This week's giveaway winner was Brenna, who entered here on the site.
I'll email you shortly.
Thanks to all who entered, see you next week with more goodies.
I'll email you shortly.
Thanks to all who entered, see you next week with more goodies.
December 2, 2011
Friday Giveaway: A Taste of Forgotten Bookmarks (contest closed)
For something different, I thought I would gather up some of the titles that have been featured on the blog (and in the book) and offer them to you all. Note, it's just the books, not the bookmarks inside.
Black Beauty, from "Treasure This Letter"
The Centenary Poe, from "Double Vision"
Galahad from "Martha My Dear"
Of Stars and Men from "Rationalization Nation"
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance which appears on page 93 of the book.
I'll also throw in a signed copy of my book:
Contest closed, winner announced shortly.
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Black Beauty, from "Treasure This Letter"
The Centenary Poe, from "Double Vision"
Galahad from "Martha My Dear"
Of Stars and Men from "Rationalization Nation"
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance which appears on page 93 of the book.
I'll also throw in a signed copy of my book:
Contest closed, winner announced shortly.
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Friday Giveaway: A Taste of Forgotten Bookmarks
For something different, I thought I would gather up some of the titles that have been featured on the blog (and in the book) and offer them to you all. Note, it's just the books, not the bookmarks inside.
Black Beauty, from "Treasure This Letter"
The Centenary Poe, from "Double Vision"
Galahad from "Martha My Dear"
Of Stars and Men from "Rationalization Nation"
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance which appears on page 93 of the book.
I'll also throw in a signed copy of my book:
Leave a comment to enter, or you can enter on Twitter and Facebook.
I'll be selecting a winner at random tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM EST.
Good luck!
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Black Beauty, from "Treasure This Letter"
The Centenary Poe, from "Double Vision"
Galahad from "Martha My Dear"
Of Stars and Men from "Rationalization Nation"
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance which appears on page 93 of the book.
I'll also throw in a signed copy of my book:
Leave a comment to enter, or you can enter on Twitter and Facebook.
I'll be selecting a winner at random tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM EST.
Good luck!
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December 1, 2011
Pay To The Order
Cancelled check, dated October 8, 1906.
Found in "Sea Drift" by Frederick Delius for baritone solo, mixed chorus and orchestra. Words by Walt Whitman. Published by Boosey and Hawkes, 1939.
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November 30, 2011
Clip Show
I'm off to the beautiful Syracuse University shortly to attend a book signing, so instead of the usual bookmark, I've decided to offer you a review of some of my favorite finds.
I Don't Care If You Can't Write Fancy
Why I like it:
The loneliness is so heartbreaking... I just imagine that they all found someone. I have to.
Best Intentions
Why I like it:
We've all started something, something important to us, and for one reason or another, are unable to finish.
Dear Aeneas
Why I like it:
The hate in this letter is obvious, but the fact that the person took the time to write it out shows that there was a lot of love, once.
By All Means Go
Why I like it:
I'm not sure. Maybe it's the handmade hearts on the envelope.
Picture Day
Why I like it:
This photo is candid perfection. The kid on the far right in the ill-fitting jacket. The smile of the girl in front. The young man fixing his buttons next to her. Perfect.
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I Don't Care If You Can't Write Fancy
Why I like it:Snyder, Tex. Age 39I HAVE MONEY OF MY OWN AND I DON'T EXPECT A MAN TO BE A MAGICIAN AND BUILDME A CASTLE. I NEVER MAKE ANY DEMANDS ON ANYBODY. BUT I'M LIKE SO MANYWOMEN NOWADAYS. JUST LONESOME
The loneliness is so heartbreaking... I just imagine that they all found someone. I have to.
Best Intentions
Why I like it:We've all started something, something important to us, and for one reason or another, are unable to finish.
Dear Aeneas
Why I like it:
The hate in this letter is obvious, but the fact that the person took the time to write it out shows that there was a lot of love, once.
By All Means Go
Why I like it:
I'm not sure. Maybe it's the handmade hearts on the envelope.
Picture Day
Why I like it:This photo is candid perfection. The kid on the far right in the ill-fitting jacket. The smile of the girl in front. The young man fixing his buttons next to her. Perfect.
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