Looking forward to this, put it on pre-order. Checked the Kael chapter. When you say you write because you read Pauline Kael, I am right there with you. But I also write because I read Mystery Train. Perhaps better to say that Kael influenced my writing, but you influenced my "career", once I finally started it, by majoring in American Studies at Cal and later teaching it. I love drawing lines from one person to another, and both you and Kael are in more than one of My Lines.
Hi Greil, You had written quite openly about your health problems, but I hadn't realized the extent of physical rehabilitation you had to go through during your recovery. That's very intense! The fact that you survived and have been able to return to your high level of thought and expression is really admirable and a testament to your strength, determination, and what the old sportswriters used to call "intestinal fortitude". I'm looking forward to reading your new work . Wishing you continued good health, Peter
I picked this up at SFMOMA a week and a half ago just hours after arriving on my first ever visit to San Francisco. Saving it for the holiday weekend and really looking forward to reading it!
Replying to my own comment to say I finished it yesterday morning and it's a beautiful book. I'm already looking forward to rereading it — I can already tell's it's going to be one of those books like SEARCHING FOR ROBERT JOHNSON, LENNON REMEMBERS, and (fittingly enough) Francis Davis's AFTERGLOW: A LAST CONVERSATION WITH PAULINE KAEL that I revisit during, like, the winter holidays or on quiet weekend trips.
This post gives me chills. What a overwhelming and crushing few years you have had. I've known much of what has happened but not this, not what you say here. It hurts my heart. Not a day goes by without my turning to this book or that book or that essay, many from so long ago. I've just realized that I discovered "Idol With a Golden Head" in an early Real Life Rock Top Ten, in New West Magazine. Will be reading this new book soon. I don't know what else to say, but as MFK Fisher said to me a time or two, I leave it to your understanding.
Greil, I'm sure all your fans like myself are heartened (no pun) by your return and current activity. Keep going! We all enjoy your posts, answers to our questions, and forthcoming works, as well as the great writing you've given us down through the years.
Greil, loved your talk on this subject, which I watched online. The story of your father on the Navy ship in WWII deserves a movie. Very stirring—and so tragic. Looking forward to getting and reading the book now. Congrats on another book! You continue to amaze!
Looking forward to this, put it on pre-order. Checked the Kael chapter. When you say you write because you read Pauline Kael, I am right there with you. But I also write because I read Mystery Train. Perhaps better to say that Kael influenced my writing, but you influenced my "career", once I finally started it, by majoring in American Studies at Cal and later teaching it. I love drawing lines from one person to another, and both you and Kael are in more than one of My Lines.
Hi Greil, You had written quite openly about your health problems, but I hadn't realized the extent of physical rehabilitation you had to go through during your recovery. That's very intense! The fact that you survived and have been able to return to your high level of thought and expression is really admirable and a testament to your strength, determination, and what the old sportswriters used to call "intestinal fortitude". I'm looking forward to reading your new work . Wishing you continued good health, Peter
Greil, I'm wishing you a speedy recovery! (I'm the guy who hosted you at Google)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wBlXAzv0Fg
I picked this up at SFMOMA a week and a half ago just hours after arriving on my first ever visit to San Francisco. Saving it for the holiday weekend and really looking forward to reading it!
Replying to my own comment to say I finished it yesterday morning and it's a beautiful book. I'm already looking forward to rereading it — I can already tell's it's going to be one of those books like SEARCHING FOR ROBERT JOHNSON, LENNON REMEMBERS, and (fittingly enough) Francis Davis's AFTERGLOW: A LAST CONVERSATION WITH PAULINE KAEL that I revisit during, like, the winter holidays or on quiet weekend trips.
A must read, like all your other books. Keep going.
This post gives me chills. What a overwhelming and crushing few years you have had. I've known much of what has happened but not this, not what you say here. It hurts my heart. Not a day goes by without my turning to this book or that book or that essay, many from so long ago. I've just realized that I discovered "Idol With a Golden Head" in an early Real Life Rock Top Ten, in New West Magazine. Will be reading this new book soon. I don't know what else to say, but as MFK Fisher said to me a time or two, I leave it to your understanding.
Greil, I'm sure all your fans like myself are heartened (no pun) by your return and current activity. Keep going! We all enjoy your posts, answers to our questions, and forthcoming works, as well as the great writing you've given us down through the years.
Really looking forward to this book, and so pleased your health got better, and we have a new book, and your Real Life Rock Top Tens, and Ask Greil.
Greil, loved your talk on this subject, which I watched online. The story of your father on the Navy ship in WWII deserves a movie. Very stirring—and so tragic. Looking forward to getting and reading the book now. Congrats on another book! You continue to amaze!
I'm so looking forward to this. Thank you ahead for writing it.
Congrats, Greil!
I look forward to reading it, as always.
Greil! It's Matt Wilder. Sorry to cut to the chase rather impolitely but: what happened and are you all right?
Yes. I am a longtime fan and also wonder what happened? Stroke? why can't you explain, please. we love you so. xxxAnnrower