Ken Livingstones Memoirs.
Discussion
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?
If I do buy it will I be considered a raving commie or worse still could I even turn into one?
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.
Saddle bum said:
Agreed, but the Newt Lover is guaranteed to be a good opponent in a civilised argument.
"I don't agree with what you say but I'd die for your right to say it."
Did he say that? If so then there' s plenty that I'm not allowed to say because of him and his ilk."I don't agree with what you say but I'd die for your right to say it."
How do I find out when he'll die for that?
essexplumber said:
Saddle bum said:
"I don't agree with what you say but I'd die for your right to say it."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evelyn_Beatrice_Hall
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!
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
DSM2 said:
Saddle bum said:
Agreed, but the Newt Lover is guaranteed to be a good opponent in a civilised argument.
"I don't agree with what you say but I'd die for your right to say it."
Did he say that? If so then there' s plenty that I'm not allowed to say because of him and his ilk."I don't agree with what you say but I'd die for your right to say it."
How do I find out when he'll die for that?
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!
Interesting, cheers. I think I'll bung it on my Xmas list in that case.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
How sad has my life become, Red Kens book for Xmas
Saddle bum said:
DSM2 said:
Saddle bum said:
Agreed, but the Newt Lover is guaranteed to be a good opponent in a civilised argument.
"I don't agree with what you say but I'd die for your right to say it."
Did he say that? If so then there' s plenty that I'm not allowed to say because of him and his ilk."I don't agree with what you say but I'd die for your right to say it."
How do I find out when he'll die for that?
essexplumber said:
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.I'd have thought it was good to read books by as many and varied people as possible - in order to broaden the mind. Though, 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.
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