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The Epiplectic Bicycle
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A charming burlesque concerning an intrepid voyage of epic proportions by the “incredibly sophisticated...stylish and inventive” Edward Gorey (New York Observer). Now available in a special gift edition.
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Gory Edward Gorey.......2007-07-09
The Epiplectic Bicycle ia a unique piece of literature and illustration. Such simple images, almost childish although not infantile or naive. Gorey's complex mind takes us though an amazing impossible world with infinite possibilities.
Gorey Wonderful.......2007-02-07
What is there to say about Edward Gorey's works but that he was a Dr. Frankenstein of reality. This book is Gorey to perfection, odd in all the right places.
Epiplectic the word.......2006-02-28
I decided to try and find out more on this word and found a definition on http://www.willamette.edu/~blong/Words/EpiI.html
It is as follows:
"Epiplexis/Epiplectic
..the word behind epiplexis is epiplessein, meaning "to rebuke" or "punish" or "chastise." Epiplexis is then a Greek word meaning "criticism" or "rebuke." It was taken over into English, however, in a rhetorical context and first defined in 1678 as a "figure in Rhetorick which by an elegant kind of upbrading, endeavours to convince."
An epiplexis then would be a gentle chiding, or possibly a statement that seeks to shame the hearers into performing better next time or to spring into action right now. "His epiplectic address to the crowd backfired on him." Or, "epiplexis is one of the strongest motivators known to us." Or, to use words that we might be more familiar with, "Don't get apoplectic over his epiplectic fit." Also you need to distinguish epiplectic from epileptic. The latter literally means to "take over" or "take upon," and refers to a disease of the nervous system characterized by serious paroxysms. The condition just "takes upon" a person and often leads to falling on the ground and passing out. It was known in English of a few centuries ago as the "falling sickness."
Ultimately, it seems to me that epiplexis is really a form of asteism--a gentle way of trying to persuade others to see things your way and act accordingly."
Meaning of epiplectic.......2006-01-20
My Dad bought me this wonderful little book when I was young, & I have always loved the truly off-center humor of it. In response to the query about the meaning of epiplectic, I found a quick online search produced the same type of results as reviewer RHS got--mostly references to epileptic & apoplectic. Oddly, I have a clear memory of looking it up decades ago (one of my father's favorite admonitions was "look it up!") and finding a definition that related it to apoplectic, and described it as referring to something that suddenly and somewhat violently falls to pieces. In fact I have often cited 'epiplectic' as an apt description when watching the Blues Brothers' faithful retired police car burst into bits once they make Daley Plaza, LOL--so this definition, though unconfirmable at the moment, has been clearly emblazoned in my memory for these many years (right or not)! Now if I could just find that dictionary of my Dad's to confirm...
Amusing, but not among Gorey's most substantial works.......2005-12-07
THE EPIPLECTIC BICYCLE is one of the Gorey's usual stories told through ink drawings accompanied by pithy captions. This tale concerns Embley and Yewbert, two children who are distracted from their pastime of hitting each other with croquet mallets by a sentient bicycle that appears out of nowhere. Thereupon they hop on and go through various adventures, ending in a shocking revelation that seems right out of the "Voyage of Bran". The story is one of great whimsy and a love of nonsense, and amusingly contradicts itself at several points.
While THE EPIPLECTIC BICYCLE is quite funny, I don't rate it among Gorey's most substantial works due to the sparseness of the drawings and the fact that it lacks the macabre tone common to Gorey's greatest work. If you've never read an Edward Gorey book before, start with THE OTHER STATUE or THE BLUE ASPIC, grim stories whose drawings are of astounding quality.
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Epiplectic Bicycle
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Dyes in History and Archaeology: Vol. 19 (Dyes in History and Archaeology)
Jo Kirby
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Papers on various aspects of dyes and dyeing presented at the annual meeting of the Dyes in History and Archaeology group.
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Florida's railroads emerged in the 1830s amid Native American upheaval and territorial colonization. Many periods of development marked this fascinating heritage, but one era towers above the rest: the 1920s. It was then that Florida experienced a colossal land boom, one of the greatest migration and building stories in American history. People poured into the state as never before, real estate traded hands at breakneck speed, and the landscape added countless new homes, hotels, apartments, and commercial buildings. Florida's biggest railroads—the Atlantic Coast Line, Seaboard Air Line, and Florida East Coast—were unprepared for the tidal wave of traffic. Thus, the “Big Three” had to rapidly expand and increase capacity. Dozens of projects unfolded at great cost, by one estimate over $100 million. When the building frenzy ended, the railway map of the state stood at its greatest extent—some 5,700 miles. Further, the frequency of railway service within and to the Sunshine State reached an unprecedented level, never again to be repeated.
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Great Collection of Pictures.......2006-03-23
In the 1920's Florida was successful at marketing itself as the place to vacation away from the winter snow. Transportation in those days was by train, and Florida had three major lines: The Atlantic Coast Line, Seaboard Air Line, and the Florida East Coast.
This book, one of a series from the same publisher, is part history, and part memories. The memories come from a huge collection of photographs, menus, advertisements, maps and other things from the time and the railroads. This is a beautiful collection that makes you wonder where they could have found so many relevent pictures.
Florida rail played an important part of the history of rail in the 1920's. They were extremely active in promoting Florida, establishing a custom that continues today. In fact, Amtrak still operates train service to Miami over some of the same routes depicted in this book.
Recommended to rail buffs and Florida historians.
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Florida East Coast Railway has been the speedway to America's playground for more than 110 years. FEC offered some of America's finest rail passenger service until 1968 and remains the freight lifeline of Florida's east coast. The railroad arrived on the shores of Biscayne Bay on April 15, 1896, and it reached Key West in January 1912. That feat etched both Henry Flagler's and the railroad's names in Florida and U.S. railroad history. FEC's operation is so precise and punctual, its roadbed and motive power so well maintained, that it is the benchmark for every other railroad in the country.
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An Amazing Collection of Photographs.......2006-12-08
There have been a huge number of railroads started in the United States. Most of them are now defunct or have disappeared into the holdings of one of the few Class I railroads. The Florida East Coast (FEC) is an exception. The FEC (or at least its predecessor) began in 1858 and is still operating today.
This book, one of a series put out by Arcadia publishing is dedicated to the story of the FEC. The story is told mostly in pictures, an amazing collection of pictures that begins with an image of a map from 1884. It soon gets into pictures of the construction of the famous 'railroad going to sea,' the extension of tracks from Miami across the keys down to Key West.
All in all, this book is an amazing collection of pictures combined with enough descriptions to explain what is shown. It is clear that Mr. Bramson is extremely knowledgeable about 'his' railroad.
Telling the rest of the story.......2006-11-08
Growing up on Florida's east coast, the FEC was the hometown railroad. Very little has been written about this interesting carrier, and most of what has, tends to focus on the Key West line and operations during the Florida boom years, leaving gaps in the story of the postwar and modern eras.
This book is an excellent companion to Mr. Bramson's earlier work - "Speedway to Sunshine," and we see many more images of interest to anyone curious about what the railroad accomplished AFTER the hurricane wiped out the Key West extension.
I especially enjoyed seeing black & white photos of the line's E and F units in blue, rather than their fancy dress colors of the early streamline phase. While you can't squeeze everything in, this comes close.
This is a darned good all-in-one reference for the nominal fan who wants the straight 4-1-1 about this railroad, for the hard-core FEC enthusiast who wants everything written about the line, and even for the Florida historian interested in the development of the east coast.
Two thumbs up from this reader!
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Delray Beach lies on Floridaís Atlantic coast, nestled between a sea grapeñfilled beach to the east and rich farmland to the west. Throughout its prosperous history, this ìVillage by the Sea,î as it is often called, has maintained its mystical, quaint charm. The numerous stories of Delray Beach, kept alive through many of the townís elders, are rich depictions of the American experience. The importance of the past continues to reveal itself in the stories and images of the courageous pioneers who came from Michigan, the Bahamas, and nearby Southern states in the late 1800s. ÝÝEarly pioneers were attracted to Delray Beach for many of the same reasons that bring people there today. The history of Delray Beach is intrinsically linked to the community support of and appreciation for agriculture, art, and architecture. The area is known for fertile soil, diverse crops, and the large colony of artists that call their bungalows and cottages along the Delray beaches home. Thousands of visitors annually flock to attend the numerous festivals held in the cityís historic downtown streets. In both 1993 and 2001, Delray Beach received the prestigious ìAll America Cityî award from the National Civic League.
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Taking its name from a fortification established more than 160 years ago during the Second Seminole War, Fort Lauderdale boasts a history stretching back 5,000 years before the first white settlers arrived in the eighteenth century. From beautiful tales of the “mysterious” New River that helped launch the community to more recent stories of rum running and gambling, segregation and integration, and boom and bust, the history of this Florida city is told here through the everyday lives of those who lived it.
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When Solomon Merrick moved his family from New England to a plot of land southwest of Miami in 1898, he had no idea that his son, George, would become the founder of one of America's most fabled cities. When the senior Merrick died in 1911, George, who was working in New York, returned to the Miami area, establishing a major citrus and produce farm on his family's land. Then he entered the booming Miami real estate market of the early 1920s, finally embarking on the building of a city. The story of Coral Gables is also the story of George Merrick, and the photographs in this volume evoke poignant memories of the
City Beautiful's storied past. Images in this book include views of early Coral Way and Miracle Mile, Ponce de Leon Boulevard, the Coliseum, beloved restaurants and clubs, the Venetian Pool, the Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables High School, the trolleys, the University of Miami, and some of the people who brought Coral Gables to life and helped make it a great city.
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great book.......2007-04-07
this book also shows me a lot of old photos of the miami areas around old coral gables.
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Considered one of the world's most beautiful beaches for its sugar white sand and emerald blue-green waters, Panama City Beach has, until recently, remained one of Florida's undiscovered treasures. First documented by Spanish explorers in the 1500s and later by the English, the region remained unsettled because of its inaccessibility and marauding renegade inhabitants. At a time when property was valued according to the crops it could grow, the beach was dismissed as a "no man's land" unsuitable for habitation. The early 1930s and the Hathaway Bridge, connecting Panama City Beach to the mainland, marked its "discovery" and the beginning of area tourism.
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A Great History of One of the Worlds Greatest Beaches.......2005-02-10
This book was honestly one of the best books written about this wonderful beach, The author shows everything wonderful and elegant of Panama City,FL. A GREAT BOOK INDEED!
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- Sarasota, FL's radical changes from 1800s-1930s
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Sarasota: 1940-2005 (FL) (Images of America)
Amy A. Elder
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Sarasota, a charming and unique city on the Gulf Coast, is still a small town in many ways. Today there are simply many more neighborhoods. This volume focuses on attractions, culture, and community from the 1940s to the present. Sarasota has many attractions besides beautiful beaches and boating waterways, including Mote Marine Laboratory, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, and the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, to name just a few. The
Sarasota Opera House, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, the West Coast Symphony, the Sarasota Ballet, and several small theaters contribute to this cultural mecca. During the time period covered here, hundreds of churches, schools, civic organizations, art colonies, and retirement homes have developed. Investors and entrepreneurs have greatly impacted the area, changing the architectural landscape, especially during the last 10 years, when development has had the most impact on the city skyline.
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Sarasota, FL's radical changes from 1800s-1930s.......2006-04-13
Amy A. Elder's SARASOTA offers up over two hundred pages from the mid-1800s to the 1930s: while there's an overlap in the era covered in the postcard book, there's very little overlap in images since these are culled from archives public and private across the county. Elder is a freelance writer, librarian and Sarasota resident: her contribution brings the community's many changes to life.
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Miami sprang into existence on July 28, 1896, following the extension of the Florida East Coast Railway from West Palm Beach on April 15, 1896, and the publication of the soon-to-be city's first newspaper, The Miami Metropolis, on May 15, 1896. However, evidence suggests people lived in the area as early as the 1700s. Nicknamed “the Magic City” by publicists working for railroad and hotel builder Henry Flagler, Miami has weathered yellow fever epidemics, World War I, the 1920s boom and bust, World War II, and numerous other economic ups and downs to become one of the world's great cities and the catalyst for the growth of the South Florida megalopolis.
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great book.......2007-04-07
this book shows me a lot of photos of old miami,which i love.
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- The biggest drawer and writer of this century
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L'Il Abner: 1952 (Vol 18)
Al Capp
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The biggest drawer and writer of this century.......1999-08-17
Al Capp wasn't only the greatest draughtsman in this century but also the best writer. He created unforgettable characters and make corrosive criticism about the stablishment.
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