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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:54 pm
Post subject: Ambrose Bierce
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Faced with a welter of choices which I find difficult to compare without
more knowledge, I come here seeking opinions on the best available
edition of "The Devil's Dictionary" by the subject author. My recollection
is
that offerings have been published which, by dint of industry of the editors
combing the disjecta membra of Bruce, have managed to compile a more
comprehensive number of his quotations than appeared in the initial book
edition.
If anyone has any references, directions to another forum, commentary or
explicit recommendations which would be worth airing, I would gratefully
appreciate them. My massive preference is for a hardback volume in good
reading condition. I have no interest in an investment copy and couple that
declaration with a deep, but grudging, reluctance to accept a paperback
effort if that form is my best recourse for exclusive content.
Thank you again for the favor of your time and intelligence.
Regards,
Edward Hennessey |
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:01 pm
Post subject: Re: Ambrose Bierce [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Edward Hennessey" <halozzyzxhaloMINUS123 DeleteThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Faced with a welter of choices which I find difficult to compare without
> more knowledge, I come here seeking opinions on the best available
> edition of "The Devil's Dictionary" by the subject author. My recollection
> is
> that offerings have been published which, by dint of industry of the
> editors combing the disjecta membra of Bruce, have managed to compile a
> more comprehensive number of his quotations than appeared in the initial
> book edition.
>
> If anyone has any references, directions to another forum, commentary or
> explicit recommendations which would be worth airing, I would gratefully
> appreciate them. My massive preference is for a hardback volume in good
> reading condition. I have no interest in an investment copy and couple
> that declaration with a deep, but grudging, reluctance to accept a
> paperback effort if that form is my best recourse for exclusive content.
>
> Thank you again for the favor of your time and intelligence.
Further research declared for "The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary" from
the University of Georgia Press and available used. If anyone is interested,
booksellers have a real scattergun range on this, so shop around.
Regards,
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:07 am
Post subject: Re: Ambrose Bierce [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:54:08 -0800, "Edward Hennessey"
<halozzyzxhaloMINUS123.RemoveThis@yahoo.com> wrote:
>Faced with a welter of choices which I find difficult to compare without
>more knowledge, I come here seeking opinions on the best available
>edition of "The Devil's Dictionary" by the subject author. My recollection
>is
>that offerings have been published which, by dint of industry of the editors
>combing the disjecta membra of Bruce, have managed to compile a more
>comprehensive number of his quotations than appeared in the initial book
>edition.
>
>If anyone has any references, directions to another forum, commentary or
>explicit recommendations which would be worth airing, I would gratefully
>appreciate them. My massive preference is for a hardback volume in good
>reading condition. I have no interest in an investment copy and couple that
>declaration with a deep, but grudging, reluctance to accept a paperback
>effort if that form is my best recourse for exclusive content.
>
>Thank you again for the favor of your time and intelligence.
>
>Regards,
>
>Edward Hennessey
Mine is an octo hardbound, from the 1930's, and i could tell
you more if i could find the damned thing (pun) on a moments'
notice... but a quick scan of the library does not reveal the
little demon.
Nice book, hilarious, but certainly does not have any 'extra'
quotations. Thanks for the tip. I will now keep eyes open
for an 'expanded' version, but am certainly glad to have the
older, unexpanded, version as well.
SL >> Stay informed about: Ambrose Bierce |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:16 am
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"Scaly Lizard" <scalylizard DeleteThis @nospampleaseyho.com> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:54:08 -0800, "Edward Hennessey"
> <halozzyzxhaloMINUS123 DeleteThis @yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>>Faced with a welter of choices which I find difficult to compare without
>>more knowledge, I come here seeking opinions on the best available
>>edition of "The Devil's Dictionary" by the subject author. My recollection
>>is
>>that offerings have been published which, by dint of industry of the
>>editors
>>combing the disjecta membra of Bruce, have managed to compile a more
>>comprehensive number of his quotations than appeared in the initial book
>>edition.
>>
>>If anyone has any references, directions to another forum, commentary or
>>explicit recommendations which would be worth airing, I would gratefully
>>appreciate them. My massive preference is for a hardback volume in good
>>reading condition. I have no interest in an investment copy and couple
>>that
>>declaration with a deep, but grudging, reluctance to accept a paperback
>>effort if that form is my best recourse for exclusive content.
>>
>>Thank you again for the favor of your time and intelligence.
>>
>>Regards,
>>
>>Edward Hennessey
>
> Mine is an octo hardbound, from the 1930's, and i could tell
> you more if i could find the damned thing (pun) on a moments'
> notice... but a quick scan of the library does not reveal the
> little demon.
>
> Nice book, hilarious, but certainly does not have any 'extra'
> quotations. Thanks for the tip. I will now keep eyes open
> for an 'expanded' version, but am certainly glad to have the
> older, unexpanded, version as well.
>
> SL
SL:
Well, if a library isn't big enough or the reader never overcome with
inspiration
while filing a good book, then those deprived of both will never know the
pleasure
of the serendipitous hunt.
Thank you for your effort. The unabridged version noted in another post is
on the
way at the toll of less than 20 Washingtons. I look forward to it.
Your time was appreciated.
Regards,
Edward Hennessey >> Stay informed about: Ambrose Bierce |
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