the worl is ful of things waiting to happen, Thats the meat and boan of it right there. You myt think you can jus go here and there doing nothing. Happening nothing. You cant tho you bleeding cant. You put your self on any road and some thing wil show its self to you.
- from Riddley Walker
Last year I put my yellow paper in a plastic enclosure to shield it from the rain, and taped it firmly in place so it wouldn't be caught by the wind and blown away.
This year was different.
Ra also posted some favourite quotes on hearing the news of Russell Hoban's death.
On 4 February 2012 the Slickman A4 Quotation Event celebrated 
In 2005 the first international convention for Russell Hoban fans took place in London, and was marked by the publication of a fantastic 48-page booklet featuring exclusive contributions from innumerable fans and associates including novelist David Mitchell and actress Glenda Jackson. A wonderful memento of the event, it's also a beautiful collector's item and must-have for any Hoban fan. Although in limited supply, copies of the booklet are still available at £6.00 each plus p&p. Order direct from 
Russell Hoban turned 86 on 4 February 2011 and fans celebrated in traditional style by leaving quotes from his books in public places. Browse their quotes 
To celebrate 30 years in print of Russell Hoban's most famous novel 
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Wow. Breathtaking quote, breathtaking photograph.
ReplyDeleteYes, this year was different. What a lovely quote and picture!
ReplyDeleteA perfect location.
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