As for the arts bit, well...since when are the arts elevated in a capitalist society? 
Only in times of excess. People are often willing to help when it involves doing nothing and giving nothing that will be missed. It is when a donation involves an actual sacrifice on the part of the donor that the donor list dries up.
Everybody was Kung Fu fighting!
Not to be rude but who are you? And I suppose equally important, where are we?
The Wotmaniac formerly known as nomad.
Not to be rude but who are you? And I suppose equally important, where are we?
The Wotmaniac formerly known as nomad.
Why not add Solaris as an option for the January book club for Sci-fi/Fantasy?
- 11/12/2009 05:25:46 PM
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That's not a bad idea as there are only 4 options instead of 5.
- 11/12/2009 05:28:17 PM
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Excellent! Solaris is definitely worth discussing...it's brilliant. *NM*
- 11/12/2009 05:31:55 PM
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It's been on my list for a while so I wouldn't mind it winning at all. *NM*
- 11/12/2009 05:41:44 PM
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Nonono
- 11/12/2009 09:19:39 PM
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I really wish there'd be a new English translation of it
- 11/12/2009 05:44:56 PM
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I read it in Russian. I expect the translation was smooth and effortless from Polish.
- 11/12/2009 05:55:03 PM
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I would imagine so
- 11/12/2009 06:10:03 PM
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Re: I would imagine so
- 11/12/2009 06:30:25 PM
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Because I do not own it. :'( *NM*
- 11/12/2009 07:21:06 PM
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Sure, why not. I've read that one at least. Though it sounds like I should read it in French... *NM*
- 11/12/2009 08:29:25 PM
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