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Friday, December 31, 2004
P-Town Independent Press
Just finished reading Motivation and Toleration, by Ian Avi, the first publication of P-Town Independent Press. Great book...definitely a page turner, and I believe there are only 500 copies or so from the first printing. It is refreshing to read a book from an independent press, and frightening that like 5 (or is it 4 now) media companies control most of the information people access on television. The internet offers more choice, but most people don't look beyond the five (or four) sources that they already "trust." I'm not sure how many major publishing houses tell us what to read, but personally hope to read more from P-Town Independent Press.
Motivation and Toleration starts fast, and becomes increasingly schizonphrenic. But what is insanity other than a disconnect? Can it all be explained? Is it always merely chemical? Ishmael's intentions seem pure, mostly, but the narrative of his life makes it difficult to believe that intention results in fulfillment. The book reminded me of Philip K. Dick books I've read. If you can get your hands on a copy, check it out. Maybe someday you'll be able to order it online.
1/14/2005 update: you can now order the book online
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