Ken Livingstones Memoirs.

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As I was leafing through Jeremy Clarksons new hardback in Sainsburys today I spotted Red Kens book. At £12.99 it looks like good value but as someone who considers himself just to the right of center politically why am I so drawn to his book?

If I do buy it will I be considered a raving commie or worse still could I even turn into one?

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Funk said:

I'd rather eat my own turds than line Livingstone's pocket.

You see thats kinda how I feel but do you not sort of want to know what makes the other side tick?

I mean, what made him turn so left wing when in his own works he was brought up by Tory parents.

I think I might buy it, read it and then burn it, and roll naked in some bramble bushes as a sort penance.

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Saddle bum said:

"I don't agree with what you say but I'd die for your right to say it."

Is that a quote of his?

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Randy Winkman said:

I don't even know why you're asking the question - why do you have to agree with his politics to want to read his book?

Sorry, just thought I would use some of your opinions to help me decide.

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dandarez said:

As a publisher I can tell you it is not good value - since the Net Book Agreement went, you'll find if it's in Sainsburys looking like good value, you'll be wrong. I believe the 'retail' price of Red Ken's book is 25 quid. That means it will be on sale everywhere between £12 and £15 and a few outlets for suckers (who subsidise us) at full price.

Wait a while until it's remaindered (almost 100 per cent assured unless it's pulped), and then it will be around £2.50 in 'ALL' the bargain bookshops!

Edited by dandarez on Sunday 20th November 20:34

Interesting, cheers. I think I'll bung it on my Xmas list in that case.


How sad has my life become, Red Kens book for Xmas

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Randy Winkman said:

I suppose there's always the issue of giving your money to someone you're not keen on. I can understand that might be a shortcoming.

That is my only snag with it, he may spend it on peace crisps.

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Ozzie Osmond said:

Whilst Ken Livingstone may not be to everyone's taste, weren't his policies virtually identical to those of Boris?

Boris (as funny as he is) has got "Green" "Multi-Cuultural" and other "Right On" stuff on the brain.

In trying not to appear too right wing he's ended up somewhere slightly to the left of Leon Trotsky.