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« Reply #1009 on: August 01, 2017, 12:40:40 AM » |
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This Ain't No Holiday Inn Down and Out at the Chelsea Hotel 1980-1995 James Lough  The Chelsea Hotel in NY has been the home to more influential artists over the years than any other building.. included in its occupents are Mark Twain, Dylan Thomas, Jack Kerouac, William Buroughs, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Sid Viciuos... and me (for one weekend)  Lough concentrates on the latter years and builds a wonderful picture of the times and all the great characters (famous and infamous) who resided there.. He refers to the hotel as " monsterous, red brick eco-system of creativity" and weaves many unusual and fun stories of all the creative types who at one time or another resided there.. The owner often accepting art works instead of rent when the residents were too broke to pay.. many of these works were displayed in the lobby when I was there.. Sadly in 2011 the Chelsea finally sucumbed to the gentrification of New York and closed its doors to the artists, gangsters and bohemian types. This book feels like a labour of love and a lament for times long gone. Good read. I stayed here one long weekend some years back and thoroughly enjoyed the vibe of the hotel.. as well as sharing a coffee with our esteemed KC 
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« Reply #1012 on: October 09, 2017, 02:13:58 AM » |
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I've really not been seeing many movies these days, but have been consistently reading, and here are a few recent ones I read for the first time:
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? I really like Philip K. Dick and I did like this one, but it's also the goofiest book of his I've read. Still, I always enjoy the way he weaves his interesting themes and obsessions into his work. Yes, the movie is way better.
Al Franken, Giant of the Senate. I like Al Franken and this is an interesting, amusing book.
Breakfast at Tiffany's. I really dislike the movie and to be honest, I only like the book a little better. The writing is good, but you've got the same obnoxious characters leading their obnoxious, self-centered lives. But short it is.
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