I went into the book shop to buy something to read on the plane and couldnt resist this book.
"The Cloud Spotters Guide" by Gavin Pretor-Pinney
It really does what it says in the title.
Ive always been fascinated by clouds and this book combines facts with pics and myths and above all amusing telling.
I looked at the picture of the author, sitting on a fake cloud, saw also that he was the editor of the "Idler" magazine, saw his name and came to all the conclusions that Im sure others will jump to.
But
First impressions can indeed be wrong. He may well appear to be an upper class twit but read the book.Very funny prose and he doesnt take himself at all seriously...only clouds.
He writes with such eloquence and then puts in bits of science , drama and fascinating facts.
My cousin says I should draw the line at joining The cloud appreciation society but...you know what? I may just do it any way!
www.cloudappreciationsociety.org
I still cant put in the links, sorry!
signing off
saddo of Uxbridge
"The Cloud Spotters Guide" by Gavin Pretor-Pinney
It really does what it says in the title.
Ive always been fascinated by clouds and this book combines facts with pics and myths and above all amusing telling.
I looked at the picture of the author, sitting on a fake cloud, saw also that he was the editor of the "Idler" magazine, saw his name and came to all the conclusions that Im sure others will jump to.
But
First impressions can indeed be wrong. He may well appear to be an upper class twit but read the book.Very funny prose and he doesnt take himself at all seriously...only clouds.
He writes with such eloquence and then puts in bits of science , drama and fascinating facts.
My cousin says I should draw the line at joining The cloud appreciation society but...you know what? I may just do it any way!
www.cloudappreciationsociety.org
I still cant put in the links, sorry!
signing off
saddo of Uxbridge
2 comments:
What can I say...just don't get your head stuck in them?!
Always.Its the best way!
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