Nathan "N.R."’s Comments (group member since Oct 28, 2012)

Nathan "N.R."’s comments from the William T Vollmann Central group.

(thanks!)

T.R. wrote: "No idea if this is legal:"

Totally not. But it will get deleted in 24 hours' time.

T.R. wrote: "Nathan, I'm not getting a paywall and neither is my girlfriend. Is it IP address based or what?
Try taking the mobile out?"

I think they give me like 10 accesses then block me. My fault!! I'll try mobile a little later. I hate to miss a travesty of a Vollmann=review!

T.R. wrote: "Review up on NYTimes: http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/08/02/..."

#*&%#$% paywall!

Jeff wrote: "Can reviewers just get over the weight and length of the thing already?"

Hear, hear!!

Re: the cover:: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... ???

ATJG wrote: "Bill's nightstand and other wonders:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/26/boo..."

Excellent! Thanks.

Alexander wrote: "Oh! Great suggestion! "

The director (RIP) even gets a piece in William T. Vollmann: A Critical Companion. So I wasn't too far off!

Sweet!!

A review and two interviews by Jacob Singer ::
http://convozine.com/hystericalrealis...

Now until September 20, Ohio Statue University, which houses the major Vollmann Archive, is doing an exhibit thing of their collection ::

"On the Edge with William T. Vollmann" ::
https://library.osu.edu/blogs/osulsta...
May 20-September 20, 2015
Thompson Library Gallery, 1858 Neil Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
Gallery Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 12 – 6 p.m.

Love that photo of Brian with Bill up there in Comment #34.

Just to check in, here's Bill's tour itinerary for The Dying Grass ::

Seattle Central Public Library, WA
8/11/2015 AT 7:00PM

POWELLS BOOK, OR
8/12/2015 AT 7:30PM

HAIGHT BOOKSMITH LLC, CA
8/13/2015 AT 7:30PM

SKYLIGHT BOOKS ATTN: KERRY SLATTERY GEN-MAG, CA
8/14/2015 AT 7:30PM

http://www.penguin.com/search/authors...

Greatly appreciated!

The publicity page for Bill's appearance in SF @ The Booksmith, Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 7:30pm ::
http://www.booksmith.com/event/willia...

Deep Springs is where Bill got some schoolin'. It also serves as the model for the school/society in YBARA.

A new book about Deep Springs and its founder, Nunn, with a Foreword by Bill ::
The Electric Edge of Academe: The Saga of Lucien L. Nunn and Deep Springs College ----Also probably recommended for fans of Pynchon's Against the Day (see blurb).

Also of interest, with Bill's Afterword, "Some Thoughts on Neglected Water Taps", included in Expelled from Eden ::
The Students of Deep Springs College.

Daniel wrote: "Part 2 of the Biblioklept interview: http://biblioklept.org/2015/06/04/an-..."

And a very excellent interview. Thanks for doing it!

Jeff wrote: "How about north, like, canada?"

Heck. I'd like to see him get to England on Viking's dime.

Brant wrote: "Apologies if this is old news and not new news, but Dying Grass book tour info is available here:"

That's new news! Thanks. I hope some of us can get out and see him. And that Viking will get him a few more dates, especially something east of the west.

Alexander wrote: "I did three interviews with Vollmann. Here's one around the time of Royal Family: http://portable-infinite.blogspot.com..."

Many thanks for the interview!

Lisa wrote: "Just ordered me a piece of this... this is the first time I pay 400$ but feel so elated! Some light summer beach reading for me hehe.."

This is most excellent news! Well worth your $$$.

Geoff wrote: "Oh man that panorama-ish shot of his studio from the New Republic article is delicious."

I'm going to install that very same carpet in my basement...