On 02 Nov 2021, at 08:06, Brian Ameringen wrote:
Hi Everyone,
This is to let you know that the Porcupine web-site: http://www.porcupinebooks.co.uk – has now been updated.
All Best
Brian.
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Thank you, Brian.
I am sad that UK has left the EU, for many reason, but customs make it hard on all.
I wish for you that all of your wonder wonderful books find a home away from you.
The Custodian of Paper. The Seller of Imaginings.
Every time I had a catalogue from you, my mind instantly reached out to ask: How can all of this be saved for prosperity, the art, the dreams, the ideas, the longing, the professionalisms? Public libraries are no good for books – they throw away the worn. Virtualisation is counterproductive. Reading museums? Freeshops? Rewards for keeping them at home and available? How? They are humanity’s forecasts. Only one way: Give them to young people.
This inner discussion inspired the short story attached (printed in a German anthology). Thank you for all the catalogues, Brian. Continue reading “Porcupine Books, thank you for the years”

Hun, hjemmegående fra Brooklyn, der keder sig, og han, en immigrant fra Elfenbenskysten, som ingen i USA aner hvor er, formår som de eneste at reagere på en tilrejsende aliens inspirative bortførelser og sammen løse nogle spor, så en 2000 år gammel skriftrulle kan returneres til rette ejerskab og imens redde hele galaksen og tillige få ny inspiration til det stivnede samliv og udsigten til arbejde på bunden af samfundet.
