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Oct 21, 2021Liked by Gianni Simone

Loved this article, it really made me laugh That thing about raised metallic lettering is so true. And the author smiling into the indeterminate distance - yes!

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Now the problem is, if I ever manage to get another book published, shall I go for raised lettering? Because you see, I really like them. Maybe the matte-cover-with-raised-lettering combination should get the subliminal message through that I'm an intellectual who doesn't hate the masses. Duh.

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Oct 19, 2021Liked by Gianni Simone

Helen and I went to Hay on Wye in 1995 - we stayed at a B&B and had a wonderful time wandering around its crooked streets and buying many, many books from its many, many stores. :)

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Lucky you! I would probably have a heart attack seeing all those books in just one place. And I definitely should go without my wife.

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