Posts Tagged: Books

There is so much truth in this quote from Thoughts on Writing by Patrick Rhone. I don’t think about the “right” tools or the “right” environment or the “right” time. The right tool is the one I have with me. The right environment is my butt in a chair. The right time is now.

On the train, flying north. A pocket full of electronic books, a window full of misty countryside. The window wins.

Rubber Soul I’ve been listening to Rubber Soul by The Beatles this week. I normally listen to later Beatles – Revolver onwards – but thought I’d listen backwards through their catalogue. I found Rubber Soul interesting as it feels like a transitional album, a stepping stone between the earlier I Wanna Hold Your Hand pop… Continue Reading ›

As a life long James Bond fan I’ve hugely enjoyed Daniel Craig’s time as 007. From Casino Royale, which remained remarkably close to Ian Fleming’s first book, through to Skyfall, Spectre, and the upcoming ‘Bond 25’, which includes the amazing Phoebe Waller-Bridge amongst the writing talent. Skyfall is both my favourite Bond film and one… Continue Reading ›

Last month I had the pleasure of seeing Alan Moore, author of DO Design, give a talk on Creating Enduring Beauty. Ahead of seeing Alan talk I re-read DO Design and was struck by this passage: The purpose of the work for the Shakers was as much to benefit the spirit as it was to… Continue Reading ›

The Philosophy of Coffee – it’s a intriguing title, but if truth be told this book covers the history more than the philosophy of coffee. Having said that, it’s still a great little book that gives a fascinating insight into coffee’s journey from Ethiopia via Yemen, London, Italy and America to become the global phenomenon it… Continue Reading ›