Scribbling in books

Nov 19, 2004 00:04

I'm one of those who write in my books. I fill them with my arguments and tangents and underlines. (It's wasteful as it means I can't borrow books or resell them.)

I'm sure you've heard it said that the experience of books depends on what the reader brings to them. Yes of course, but this implicit truth is only made explicit by ... writing in

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yammage November 19 2004, 01:15:01 UTC
Maybe I should try that...in books that I have for keeps, not those I've borrowed, that is.

I may or may not feel like spouting some abstractness later. :)

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anagnorisis November 19 2004, 02:59:54 UTC
this is strangely on-topic. expect to receive my abstract take on the matter for chistmas, if i ever get off my procrastinatory butt.
no, i set a deadline for myself, actually - next week - for first i have to deal with this weekend, and i'm sick too - next week i shall set a deadline for myself to get this thing moving, and adhere to it! or if i fail again, i shall make myself eat chocolate. lots and lots. of chocolate. oh the torture that lies ahead.

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