The Grumpy Old Bookman
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Grumpy Old Bookman is a literary blog
started by Michael Allen
in late March 2004. A number of the essays and reviews posted there were brought together in his 2005 book
, Grumpy Old Bookman.
The Grumpy Old Bookman is aimed at both readers
and writers, and the content deals almost entirely with book
s and publishing
. It soon acquired a reputation for plain speaking and controversy
. A typical entry will either be a lengthy review of a book, or the author's thoughts on some aspect of the book world, inspired by an item of recent news
.
In February 2005 the GOB blog was listed by The Guardian
as one of the top ten literary blogs.
In November 2007 Michael Allen announced on his blog that he was taking a "sabbatical". He said he had less time for blogging, but said he would leave his site up as a pool of reference. He said it was possible, however, that he would resume blogging in the future. As of June 2011, no new entries have appeared.
Litblog
A litblog is a blog that focuses primarily on the topic of literature. There is a community of litblogs in the blogosphere whose authors cover a variety of literary topics. Litbloggers may write about fiction, nonfiction, poetry, the publishing industry, literary journals, literary criticism, and...
started by Michael Allen
Michael Allen
Michael Allen may refer to:*Michael W. Allen , software engineer and author who worked on PLATO and developed Macromedia Authorware, now CEO of Allen Interactions...
in late March 2004. A number of the essays and reviews posted there were brought together in his 2005 book
Book
A book is a set or collection of written, printed, illustrated, or blank sheets, made of hot lava, paper, parchment, or other materials, usually fastened together to hinge at one side. A single sheet within a book is called a leaf or leaflet, and each side of a leaf is called a page...
, Grumpy Old Bookman.
The Grumpy Old Bookman is aimed at both readers
Reading (process)
Reading is a complex cognitive process of decoding symbols for the intention of constructing or deriving meaning . It is a means of language acquisition, of communication, and of sharing information and ideas...
and writers, and the content deals almost entirely with book
Book
A book is a set or collection of written, printed, illustrated, or blank sheets, made of hot lava, paper, parchment, or other materials, usually fastened together to hinge at one side. A single sheet within a book is called a leaf or leaflet, and each side of a leaf is called a page...
s and publishing
Publishing
Publishing is the process of production and dissemination of literature or information—the activity of making information available to the general public...
. It soon acquired a reputation for plain speaking and controversy
Controversy
Controversy is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of opinion. The word was coined from the Latin controversia, as a composite of controversus – "turned in an opposite direction," from contra – "against" – and vertere – to turn, or versus , hence, "to turn...
. A typical entry will either be a lengthy review of a book, or the author's thoughts on some aspect of the book world, inspired by an item of recent news
News
News is the communication of selected information on current events which is presented by print, broadcast, Internet, or word of mouth to a third party or mass audience.- Etymology :...
.
In February 2005 the GOB blog was listed by The Guardian
The Guardian
The Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
as one of the top ten literary blogs.
In November 2007 Michael Allen announced on his blog that he was taking a "sabbatical". He said he had less time for blogging, but said he would leave his site up as a pool of reference. He said it was possible, however, that he would resume blogging in the future. As of June 2011, no new entries have appeared.
Source
- Grumpy Old Bookman at Kingsfield Publications
External links
- The Grumpy Old Bookman litblog