November 13, 2008 -- All that parading around naked
Who's the mystery guest? Find out next week. Or, if you're a history nerd like me, you've probably already figured it out.
Your comics link of the week is a short one; I was up really late seeing The Decemberists (quelle surprise, I know) and don't have much brainpower left. So without further ado, here's a really nice review of my husband's new book, BPM.
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I've always found it interesting that the "mystery guest"'s book on chess is most readily available in Russian translation. (Hopefully this extra doesn't serve as a spoiler.)
Really! That's funny. Though it really isn't a whole book, is it? It'd be small, if it were.
Thanks for all the great trivia you've been contributing, and no -- I tried to make this page pretty obvious, so I doubt your reference would tip the scales more than I already have. :)
Yes it is short, but remember 18th century writings tend to be fairly short if they're not massive (current thinking would say too long). The vanguard of political thinking in this era was mostly published as separately bound pamphlets, which caqn be considered "books".
Oh my, would you be referring to our first Ambassador to France? Who was ask to leave because his actions shocked even the most jaded Frenchman?
Ding ding ding! Right in one. Tune in next week for Early American Politicians Behaving Badly!
...And in all honesty, most of this guy's work would've been better if they'd just made a pamphlet of his pamphlets.
Hello Jane,
I am myself a chess player (a bad one :-))
so I knew about "The Turk", but seeing it
in the form of a comic strip is really
something and confirms the adage "One picture
is worth a thousand words." :-)
Congratulations on your great idea and wonderfully done job. I can't wait to see the rest !
Lana (from France)
Hey, Lana! Thanks so much for the compliment. It always makes me extra happy to hear from readers outside the states. Hope you have as much fun with the rest of the book as I am drawing it!
Oh -- and never fear. I'm a terrible chessplayer myself. :)