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It 'follows Fallowell to some of the world’s strangest corners, as he pursues his cast of characters, some accidentally absent and others wilfully trying to be so,' Ditto reveals unrevealingly but tantalisingly. The title is advertised as due out at the end of June. More details here.
The full title of the book on Amazon is How To Disappear: A Memoir for Misfits, which is even catchier and gives the release date as June 15. Order here.
One assumes it is autobiographical and yet I remain unsure. It's as likely to be part-travel book as a bit novelish, a mongrel genre all of DF's making. The physical book itself is of course an artwork: we expect nothing less from Ditto.
Astrologically, June 15 is not the best date for publication: the lunar eclipse and Full Moon on that day in Sagittarius can be botoxy on life's facial expressiveness - think Katie Price and you'll know what I mean. Any later than June 15 and the Moon is in wane mode - ungood for new ventures. I would suggest a release date just before June 15 or early July when the Moon strengthens once again.
Just trying to be helpful, bitches.
Did I say Nice? Nice?
ReplyDeletePlease tell us, so we can moor our boat there! It's lovely.
ReplyDeleteJust got my magnifying glass out - is that Golden Gate Bridge in the background?
ReplyDeleteNo, I think that`s a yacht harbour, but maybe the clue is Earthquake. Italy perhaps, or the Aidriatic.
ReplyDeleteThe above a selection of comments from Facebook on this topic.
ReplyDeleteIs this an illustration from the book?
ReplyDeleteThe publication date is as mysterious as the book. Perhaps it will never be published - except in our minds.
ReplyDeleteI am convinced the 'book' is merely a PR dream, a practical joke.
ReplyDeleteThe picture of DF is a Madame Arcati exclusive and I'm sure will not be permitted to compete with his wonderful prose.
ReplyDeleteIf it's real, ask Ditto who the distributor is.
ReplyDeleteWhy is a strong moon better than a strong sun?
ReplyDeleteIn deciding the best date for an event one would look at the condition of the Sun in one's horoscope - vitally important - as well as other factors.
ReplyDeleteHowever, in general, and without exploring a horoscope, there are traditional ideas about the best time for new ventures and launches, and these are part-dictated by the phases of the Moon, whether it is waxing (leading up to a Full Moon) or waning, as representations of energy.
In a perfect world, both Sun and Moon would be at their best in one's horoscope for a new venture. But for advice on the cheap, look to the Moon. You could do worse.
I do hope that answers your question.
Pardon my French
ReplyDeleteMadame grows more barmy by the day
ReplyDeleteI thought the picture was him in Sicily
ReplyDeleteI don't like the use of the word 'bitch'
ReplyDeletePardon my Icelandic
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised Madame has nothing tosay on superinjunctions. Not a peep. Call yourself a media blog.
ReplyDeleteOh no - not a superinjunction rant - PLEASE no
ReplyDeleteI still don't understand why a moon is better than a sun for new growth
ReplyDeleteFear not. The super-injunction fuss is of no interest to me -though I'm astonished how compliantly tweeters moo after newspaper interests. Moo!
ReplyDeleteAs for the Moo(!)n/Sun matter, the Sun is important (I thought I'd explained that already) - but a 'strong' Sun is best determined by its place in an individual horoscope while the Moon's phases offer a rapid guide to best time for start-ups. Some farmers will know what I mean - the farmers who don't cage their livestock, that is.
You will have to do your own homework on the history of the Moon's phases in traditional and pagan thought. However, you won't find anything that can be weighed and measured in the lab. I know how the lab holds the secrets of everything.
Apparently.
moon is mother, sun is father. They work together
ReplyDeleteIndeed. Though even the lazybones sceptic or impecunious seeker must make do with the celestial single parent.
ReplyDeleteA lunar eclipse is not good for a publishing launch. Mr F's book will disappear.
ReplyDeleteOh you're back.
ReplyDeleteIs that cute buttock dimple a brush-in?
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