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I have now seen the ‘If you come today…’ video about 400 times, and am completely in love. Such exquisite coolness…have mailed the video to lots of people, so by the six forwards of separation rule you should get it soon.
Preacher. Black Orchid. And the complete Asterix. Joy, joy. Am also collaborating with Sarnath on a non-book project, which has been hilarious fun so far. Desperately wish I could draw. Here’s one of the drawings in the pencil stage:
From The Dreaming no. 52, by Caitlin R. Kiernan, Vertigo
This site shivered me timbers. mateys. Translate yer blog t’ piratespeak. More grog, wench!
Four years after our soul-stirring performance at Seagull bookstore, Cal, Arjun finally managed to scan a few pictures and send them. Am posting one from the rehearsals – Vijay practising General Melchett while Ratnabali (Blackadder) me (George) and Arjun (Baldrick) look on proudly and one of Arjun and Arpita from the Monty Python sketch where … Continue reading
was eaten empty by self, Stoob and practically-engaged Broto yesterday – in an almost-recap of his now-internationally-famous proposal, he flew into town and took us out to dinner. We waited most eagerly, but he said nothing even vaguely romantic afterwards. Much fun was had discussing the complete debauchery which will happen next year, with everyone … Continue reading
Look into my eyes, look into my eyes, not around the eyes, in the eyes. You’re under. There. OK. You want to buy fifty copies of my book. Today. Got it? good. Now, 3, 2, 1, back to you.
While most of the conversation over dinner with Sarnath and other rascal rowdies was about Art and went straight over my head, this is something that other semi-literates might find interesting: The rear entrance of the Manipur Secretariat building has a sign that reads Please Show Pass for Entry. Some enterprising individual has scratched out … Continue reading
Just finished reading the Penguin translation of Ghana-da. Very nice. Highly recommended. Currently reading Eldest (Eragon 2) Ghana-da’s put me in a mood for high adventure in far-off lands, which can only mean a mammoth Tintin-reading session is on the cards.
Neil Gaiman’s linked to Jai’s article about his blog – on his blog. Now Jai will probably by unmoved by this, but I’m an unabashed fan, and therefore very thrilled. Also most excited that I’m quoted in the piece, which throws me in the mix somehow – so now I know my book has entered … Continue reading
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