Thank you for these beautiful memories of Breyten Breytenbach. I met him a few times as I translated three of his books into Italian. I had read True Confessions when I was living in Africa and proposed it to Carla Costa, owner of the Costa & Nolan publishing house (no longer active), who was happy to publish it - and then Memories of Sand and Dust and Return to Paradise. We both remember Breyten as one of the most profound and intelligent people we have known.
I've appreciated your book Boggs: A Comedy of Values for a number of years, after having seen the documentary of Boggs on PBS. I later purchased a signed copy of your book online.
I also have a copy signed by both you and Boggs, which I obtained from Tom Christie, a (former?) writer for the L.A. Weekly. According to Tom, this book signing happened at a fundraiser for the 'Museum of Jurassic Technology' at the Foshay Masonic Lodge on Venice Boulevard in Los Angeles.
Your inscription reads: "To Tom, Master Spore Shedder."
Boggs' inscription reads: "2–Tom, MJT", which according to Tom Christie is a reference to the above-mentioned 'Museum of Jurassic Technology.' Tom described it as a fun night. Apparently Boggs drew one of his bills there.
Do you happen to know if Boggs signed many other copies of your book? Or was this a 'one-off' situation where both of you just happened to be in the same place at the same time?
Any recollections of that time together would be greatly appreciated. It's a shame Boggs is no longer with us.
Thank you for these beautiful memories of Breyten Breytenbach. I met him a few times as I translated three of his books into Italian. I had read True Confessions when I was living in Africa and proposed it to Carla Costa, owner of the Costa & Nolan publishing house (no longer active), who was happy to publish it - and then Memories of Sand and Dust and Return to Paradise. We both remember Breyten as one of the most profound and intelligent people we have known.
Hello Lawrence,
I've appreciated your book Boggs: A Comedy of Values for a number of years, after having seen the documentary of Boggs on PBS. I later purchased a signed copy of your book online.
I also have a copy signed by both you and Boggs, which I obtained from Tom Christie, a (former?) writer for the L.A. Weekly. According to Tom, this book signing happened at a fundraiser for the 'Museum of Jurassic Technology' at the Foshay Masonic Lodge on Venice Boulevard in Los Angeles.
Your inscription reads: "To Tom, Master Spore Shedder."
Boggs' inscription reads: "2–Tom, MJT", which according to Tom Christie is a reference to the above-mentioned 'Museum of Jurassic Technology.' Tom described it as a fun night. Apparently Boggs drew one of his bills there.
Do you happen to know if Boggs signed many other copies of your book? Or was this a 'one-off' situation where both of you just happened to be in the same place at the same time?
Any recollections of that time together would be greatly appreciated. It's a shame Boggs is no longer with us.
Sincerely,
Roger
Windsor, ON Canada