Oh, the joys of Amazon.com. Little did I think that I would own a copy of this book ever again, as it has been out of print for some time. Lo and behold, today in my mailbox there appeared a large padded manila envelope containing a hardback copy, in excellent condition, of one of my favourite wine books of all time...for the grand total of $4.51.
Oh joy, together again!
8 comments:
I've just read your blog for the first time. I know very little about wine, except how to drink quite a lot of it and I really enjoyed your posts and lovely photographs. I hope your ear is better!
Oh, but drinking it is the best part...and thanks, my ear is much better :)
Ah!...Amazon new and used....a great way to idle an hour and spend a quid or two,enjoy...again!
I am enjoying it again, a couple of things are dated, but he's still a great writer. Just finished 'A Life Uncorked'...thanks again brother dear.
He's such a wonderful writer isn't he? I wish I had had a brother who would have given me a book by Johnson at such a crucial age. The only thing my brother ever gave me was a severe pain in the neck. Lucky Vinogirl and well done Thud!
He is a great writer. Recently finished his 'A Life Uncorked' he has such a wonderful, easy going, conversational way of writing.
Thud ain't too bad either!
This takes me back to a school trip when I was 11 years old. I bought this book as a gift for my father which used up the small amount of money we were allowed to take with us. I must ask him immediately if he still has it in his possession!
Muse, your father can count himself a fortunate man if he still has this wonderful book in his possession...and may I congratulate you on your great taste in wine writers, even as an 11 year old!
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