Philip Hoare

[dirtycash]

Hi there, despite having the worst hangover on Saturday I headed over to the Woodland Library to hear Philip Hoare talk about Whales. I'm so glad I did as it was fascinating.

I just wondered if anyone on here is familiar with his work, and could let me know where would be a good starting point.

Hope I'm not being too thick, but are Leviathan or, The Whale the same books as The Whale in search of the King of the deep?

If not which one is worth reading first.

I thought he was quite an inspired choice to talk, Id love to see EOTR expand on the Literary element next year, especially with more nature writers.

Cheers.

[Maoster]

Hi Dirty Cash.

I too made the trip to see Philip and am glad I did - it was exceptional, a real highlight of the weekend. I spoke to him afterwards for a bit and he's also a really nice guy - and talk about eloquent!

Leviathan, Or the Whale, is the book you want, it won the Whitbread non fiction award [think that's right] and if you like his talk you will love the book, utterly mesmerising.

I would also recommend reading Moby Dick if you haven't already.

Agree with expanding this bit of the festival.

Cheers

Edited September 15, 2010 by Maoster

[dirtycash]

Thanks, for the swift response. I've just ordered it on Amazon and look forward to reading it.

When he mentioned he was friends with John Waters, I wondered to myself how does he know him then? lone behold:

My link

Cheers.

Oli

[Hotcider]

Did anyone hear Grace Maxwell ? I realy wanted but due to her arriving late I ended up missing her.

[seadragon]

Didn't see any of these people but did go to see Barney Hoskyns. Really interesting guy and very down to earth.

[Donny Osmond]

Did anyone hear Grace Maxwell ? I realy wanted but due to her arriving late I ended up missing her.