tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post6463261195358206069..comments2024-03-24T15:26:36.890+10:00Comments on Paper Ponderings: Of collective nouns and mapsFiona Dempsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-44851135540148485802016-12-05T04:51:49.426+10:002016-12-05T04:51:49.426+10:00Hi Fiona -
An Exaltation of Larks is one of my fa...Hi Fiona -<br /><br />An Exaltation of Larks is one of my favorites.<br /><br />You have inspired me to give this book as a gift to a friend!Collective Nouns Listhttp://www.collectivenounslist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-66060619547154322412014-04-11T14:45:27.956+10:002014-04-11T14:45:27.956+10:00Hi Sue - thanks for letting me know you're out...Hi Sue - thanks for letting me know you're out there reading, and I'm so glad you have a friend who will totally get this book! It's a true delight with many hours of pleasure - a great gift of your friend.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-16694627663424465552014-04-11T14:44:27.239+10:002014-04-11T14:44:27.239+10:00There's still time to seek retribution Charlto...There's still time to seek retribution Charlton - find an old latin textbook and carve away! It's great collective noun book Charlton - made me smile and smile.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-62292350950736607692014-04-11T03:46:35.613+10:002014-04-11T03:46:35.613+10:00I always enjoy your blog and although I don't ...I always enjoy your blog and although I don't often comment I have to thank you specially for this post because I too have a friend who will think heaven is within the pages of that book "An Exaltation of Larks". I went to the book store and ordered it for her instantly. Sue Hutchen Layhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625590499077456483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-245239944277102252014-04-11T01:24:00.799+10:002014-04-11T01:24:00.799+10:00Oh what a splendidly vindictive pleasure that woul...Oh what a splendidly vindictive pleasure that would have been aged 16 to carve my Latin book into an artistic wonder ...! What a lovely exhibition that must have been. I will follow up that book too. <br />.... How did I miss this when it was first posted?Charlton Stitcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052815242463837033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-44788990266523983472014-04-10T16:56:48.572+10:002014-04-10T16:56:48.572+10:00Mmmmmm yes Lesley. I would have loved to have been...Mmmmmm yes Lesley. I would have loved to have been able to photograph them fully, but the fabulous domed windows shed way too much light on them - made for interesting images, but not good shots of the books. The book has loads of history and wonderful illustrations as well and even games to play where you make up your own. Love the facade of art directors!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-50579919476375949792014-04-10T16:55:15.546+10:002014-04-10T16:55:15.546+10:00It was just lovely Carol - a real serendipitous mo...It was just lovely Carol - a real serendipitous moment. Some of those collective nouns are just brilliant!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-75385856694627865122014-04-10T16:54:38.310+10:002014-04-10T16:54:38.310+10:00Thanks B - I love the carving and the craving!Thanks B - I love the carving and the craving!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-13664442288724267132014-04-10T16:54:19.095+10:002014-04-10T16:54:19.095+10:00I agree Sue!I agree Sue!Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-57635763494081701732014-04-10T16:54:05.854+10:002014-04-10T16:54:05.854+10:00It was a real treasure of a discovery Ronnie, I...It was a real treasure of a discovery Ronnie, I'm sure you would have had fun.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-16166560739978031982014-04-10T16:53:29.473+10:002014-04-10T16:53:29.473+10:00The carving of books somehow reaches a deep and da...The carving of books somehow reaches a deep and dark place of yearning doesn't it J? I am not sure I would have the patience however! Thanks for the birthday wishes too.Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-51611929926266280472014-04-10T15:35:38.223+10:002014-04-10T15:35:38.223+10:00Now that looks like my kind of exhibition. Must fi...Now that looks like my kind of exhibition. Must find out more about Mr Jones. I'm another fan of collective nouns too and often wonder how they came to be. I think you've just added another book to my growing pile...... Many years ago when I worked in the airy fairy world of advertising where many people talked a lot but didn't say much, a colleague coined the phrase ' a facade of art directors' It was a perfect collective noun for the times!LAC EMP 2020https://www.blogger.com/profile/01999825212820503519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-31594533582068287492014-04-10T09:06:54.260+10:002014-04-10T09:06:54.260+10:00Nicholas Jones! You've made my morning, Fiona!...Nicholas Jones! You've made my morning, Fiona! How I'd love to see his exhibition! And an oxymoron of athletic scholarships? Too good.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01914350639398715648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-30019478903681095592014-04-09T08:58:40.015+10:002014-04-09T08:58:40.015+10:00F - love the craving into the books. BF - love the craving into the books. BBarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10059639215109777537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-79015398265565175132014-04-08T20:19:38.209+10:002014-04-08T20:19:38.209+10:00Really special ( =Really special ( =Sue Marrazzo Fine Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119033602079882097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-14694576876436318072014-04-08T19:53:34.217+10:002014-04-08T19:53:34.217+10:00mmm mmm mmmm looks like my idea of FUN!mmm mmm mmmm looks like my idea of FUN!ronniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260679591630131813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8070917680632622858.post-26484496175592313492014-04-08T19:36:30.886+10:002014-04-08T19:36:30.886+10:00What a delightful find! Altered books - most espec...What a delightful find! Altered books - most especially those that have been carved - are so fascinating. I picture the artist grabbing a book and a chainsaw (electric carving knife instead?) and having a go at it. Of course, that's only my imagination for the work is far too precise for a chainsaw. <br /><br />Happy belated birthday! Need to put it on my calendar. Enjoy!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.com