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A list that includes Bukowski - fuck yeah!..
I went through a long Bukowski phase.I love his prose, but I wonder how I would feel about his themes as an "adult." I read all of his work when I was 20.
I of all people should know if there is a books thread buts it's late and I can't be arsed looking it up. So thread rot be damned (for now).
My feelings on Bukowski are that we shouldn't get all revisionist given current context. His themes are what they are and I don't think even he liked his own feelings and attitudes towards women, alcohol etc. I tend to take everything he writes as the distilled psyche of an un-reconstructed man who who knew how to write. If nothing else it provides a window into the kind of toxic masculinity that is often mentioned but misunderstood these days. I believe Bukowski knew it was toxic but was unable to do much about it. For me his writing remains now as it was when I read him in my early 20's, a brilliant, shining, brutal and eloquently presented example of what we should all avoid becoming.
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Never heard of Binge Mode, but looking it up, it definitely seems like I should check it out
The Goldfinch is fantastic… Donna Tartt is a ridiculously great writer, and I'd probably recommend reading The Secret History first. Either one's excellent, though.
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The Goldfinch is fantastic… Donna Tartt is a ridiculously great writer, and I'd probably recommend reading The Secret History first. Either one's excellent, though.
I haven't read the Goldfinch. Should I?
The Goldfinch is one of the most artful novels I’ve ever read. Combines the amazing prose of the The Little Friend with the plotting, characterisation and thematic brilliance of Secret History.
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I of all people should know if there is a books thread buts it's late and I can't be arsed looking it up. So thread rot be damned (for now).
This one?
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Sorry for contributing heavily to thread derailment on my first day—excellent to know I'm in good company though (reading wise, not thread derailer wise… or maybe a little of that too, haha). Once gain, nice to meet y'all.
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A list that includes Bukowski - fuck yeah!..
I went through a long Bukowski phase.I love his prose, but I wonder how I would feel about his themes as an "adult." I read all of his work when I was 20.
I of all people should know if there is a books thread buts it's late and I can't be arsed looking it up. So thread rot be damned (for now).
My feelings on Bukowski are that we shouldn't get all revisionist given current context. His themes are what they are and I don't think even he liked his own feelings and attitudes towards women, alcohol etc. I tend to take everything he writes as the distilled psyche of an un-reconstructed man who who knew how to write. If nothing else it provides a window into the kind of toxic masculinity that is often mentioned but misunderstood these days. I believe Bukowski knew it was toxic but was unable to do much about it. For me his writing remains now as it was when I read him in my early 20's, a brilliant, shining, brutal and eloquently presented example of what we should all avoid becoming.
I agree with all that you said about him. I had a professor once who said it's okay to go into a Bukowski phase, but you got to get out of it sometime. I always took that as the excessive drinking part of his writing, but the themes as well.
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Haha, not at all! I just wish I had had time to participate today.
Welcome guys!
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I felt the same way! I have to build up my numbers. I got to work past this "unwoven" moniker.
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I felt the same way! I have to build up my numbers. I got to work past this "unwoven" moniker.
Unwoven makes me think of bad Metallica. They should rename it Unwound :-\
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Winter arrived here in the north country of western New York last night. Our first real snowfall on October 17th. If ever a place was Iron Heart country, it'd be here–-we have a solid six months of winter, a very slow spring, and a short summer. This is good for scholarship but bad for old joints. Our farm is on some 50 acres in the middle of nowhere---very beautiful and not too far from where I work, which is quite near nowhere–-which now makes me the best dressed guy for miles around. That's because there are about five other people for miles around. I hope the local bears dig on my new Iron Heart yo.
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If ever a place was Iron Heart country, it'd be here–-we have a solid six months of winter, a very slow spring, and a short summer.
Yay, we can be weather buddies [emoji1]. I’m in northern Norway. Similar to what you describe but probably without the consistent cold and rather less stable conditions, due to the gulf stream. The farm sounds idyllic. Thanks for sharing.
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Nice to meet you all! This is Aaron from Philadelphia. New to IH, just started breaking in my first pair of 666s. Already have multiple itches to scratch: UHF, N-1 jacket, CPO, etc. This could be trouble… [emoji6]
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This could be trouble…
It normally is. The good kind of trouble though. Like when it's Friday at 7pm and you've already nailed a six pack and you're eager for more
Welcome to the forum and congrats on the 666's. The items you mention are all classic designs but it is when you get a fabric addiction the trouble really starts (tequila shots at 10pm, slightly manic grin and no apparent reason to slow down).
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Greetings from the central coast of California! I’ve been lurking for awhile now and thought I’d finally post something. This forum has been very helpful with sizing, fabrics, etc and generally contributing to my newest obsession, which is whipcord. Hopefully my next post will be a WAYWT. I find it interesting I get more comments on my IH shirts than any other clothing I have. Cheers!
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You should see the navy whipcord pea coat releasing next fall…...
Ha! You’re enabling me! I will be watching
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@AdamJ Thank you!
@motojobobo I have no idea, but it was so unusual I ran out and took a picture!
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Long time lurker but haven't posted quite so much!
I'm nothing as exciting as most of you guys, writing to you from Big Smoke (AKA London). Being in UK and getting next day on IH products is proving dangerous. I've already splurged on a pair of 634-XHS, a pair of 888-UHR and now an N1 whipcord jacket. Needless to say, I've become an addict and I'm already looking forward to the 888-XHS-IB and I'd like to snag a belt sooner rather than later…
Cheers!
