O Fortunate Floridian

[ghyle]

It hasn't changed over the decade that I've been corresponding with him. That is, since the mid-90s. If anything, S. T. has diversified a lot more recently.

[j. d. worthington]

Originally Posted by ghyle

It hasn't changed over the decade that I've been corresponding with him. That is, since the mid-90s. If anything, S. T. has diversified a lot more recently.

In what way(s)? I'm aware of his critical work on so many figures both in and out of the weird fiction field (including H. L. Mencken, for instance). As always, I find his critical works on them to be thought-provoking and lively. Joshi has a rather pungent wit himself, and his work is always well worth reading.

Glad to hear, though, that this is an aspect that hasn't changed. He and his work have had a major influence on me in several ways, as well -- much as HPL himself has -- and I think my life has been richer because of them....

And on the subject of the thread: finally got my copy of O Fortunate Floridian -- absolutely beautiful book! Even just dipping into the first letter (all I had time for with my busy schedule today) I was already charmed and fascinated.... This one is definitely going to be a treat....

[Ningauble]

Originally Posted by j. d. worthington

And on the subject of the thread: finally got my copy of O Fortunate Floridian -- absolutely beautiful book! Even just dipping into the first letter (all I had time for with my busy schedule today) I was already charmed and fascinated.... This one is definitely going to be a treat....

It certainly is! I have less than 100 pages left now, and the book is pure delight -- maybe one of the most interesting HPL Letters collections I've read so far. A couple of typos, but few of them bad (Barlow's mother's name was Bernice, not Eunice -- someone else spotted that, not I -- and Mrs. Clark wasn't born in 1847).
It provides lots of interesting information on Barlow, much of which was completely unknown to me (e.g., that he worked with Ursula Le Guin's father when he was in California), and which will be of great use to me as I'm going to write an article on Barlow for a Swedish fantasy-themed web community.

[j. d. worthington]

Hadn't realized that he'd worked with Kroeber, either... that is very interesting.... Good luck with the piece on Barlow; is it going to be available here, as well?

[Ningauble]

Originally Posted by j. d. worthington

Hadn't realized that he'd worked with Kroeber, either... that is very interesting.... Good luck with the piece on Barlow; is it going to be available here, as well?

Ummm... possibly... if I decide to translate it.

[j. d. worthington]

Originally Posted by Ningauble

Ummm... possibly... if I decide to translate it.

Not to push, by any means... but I'm certain there are plenty of others besides myself who would be very interested in this, all the more so as it is a very important part of Lovecraft's later life, and the preservation of his work....

[Ningauble]

Originally Posted by j. d. worthington

Not to push, by any means... but I'm certain there are plenty of others besides myself who would be very interested in this, all the more so as it is a very important part of Lovecraft's later life, and the preservation of his work....

The more I think of it, the more I like the idea. I could kill two birds with one stone and use it for the SSWFT, an APA of which ghyle and I are members, and then run it here.

[j. d. worthington]

Originally Posted by Ningauble

The more I think of it, the more I like the idea. I could kill two birds with one stone and use it for the SSWFT, an APA of which ghyle and I are members, and then run it here.

Sounds like a good idea to me... I look forward to seeing it when you're done....