M&D Proposal

[Jemmy Bloocher]

If I had any suppository skills, I would share them. Alas, I don't.
However I think this is a great idea. Or maybe we can just share on Google
docs?

Emma

On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 2:17 AM, Kyle <kylehgross at gmail.com> wrote:

> I am in as well. Either start date works for me, but it does seem as Dec.
> 21st is the preferred time.
>
> As a new member to the list, I propose we create a simple website for the
> reading group, as it can be a repository of all secondary materials, links,
> reading date reminders etc.
> I am by no means an IT person but if it is shown to be wanted, I can
> happily throw something basic together although I would happily defer to a
> ringleader.
>
> This idea of a repository reminds me of my favorite political gaffe ever.
> Former PM of Australia Tony Abbot proclaims:
> "No one is the *suppository* of all wisdom" - indeed Tony, indeed. And
> please note in this youtube clip he is introduced by a Michael SUKKER.
> Harhar.
> https://youtu.be/oep_DPDy6xw
>
> So who would like this suppository to be set up? I vote yay and for
> someone besides me to do it!
> (Also any pre-M&D reading suggestion would be GREATLY appreciated). This
> is the only Pynchon I have not read!
>
> -Kyle
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 25, 2017 at 3:15 PM, Nyéki Gábor <nyekigaben at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> My vote will be for December... till then we could collect some movies or
>> books related to the keywords and context of the novel (e.g. discovery,
>> interculturalism, astrology etc).
>>
>> 2017-10-25 12:19 GMT+02:00 Fish Fry <rootsfordays at gmail.com>:
>>
>>> I am in but like where do we discuss the book i joined this site like a
>>> year ago and and have not really interacted with anyone so if someone could
>>> give me a run down thatd be great
>>>
>>> On Oct 25, 2017 2:59 AM, "da kid" <peterock86 at live.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I guess my vote will be for December because it would make it easier
>>>> for me. I'd hate it if that length of time caused people to drop out or do
>>>> other things so Im fine with either way. But I'll say December 21.
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>> *From:* Paul Cain <caulpain at gmail.com>
>>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, October 24, 2017 1:00:43 PM
>>>> *To:* James Robertson; Pynchon-l; da kid
>>>> *Subject:* Re: M&D Proposal
>>>>
>>>> So I guess we should nail down a start date.  The silent majority, as
>>>> per their M.O., will play along passively I'm sure.  Let's get a consensus:
>>>> Nov 1 or Dec 21.
>>>>
>>>> I like Dec 21
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Oct 23, 2017 at 5:32 PM da kid <peterock86 at live.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Glad so many want to do this. And thank you to the person/people that
>>>>> actually did the work of planning.
>>>>>
>>>>> James R.:
>>>>> Sebald might have eclipsed P. as my favorite writer. They are so very
>>>>> different in style but I think they might have some ideas/themes in common.
>>>>> Have you read anything else by him?
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>> *From:* owner-pynchon-l at waste.org <owner-pynchon-l at waste.org> on
>>>>> behalf of James Robertson <james at themutedposthorn.com>
>>>>> *Sent:* Sunday, October 22, 2017 4:45:18 PM
>>>>> *To:* Paul Cain
>>>>> *Cc:* Drake Smith; Smoke Teff; Pynchon-l
>>>>> *Subject:* Re: M&D Proposal
>>>>>
>>>>> I like the idea of starting on the date the novel opens. Will start
>>>>> reading ahead now.
>>>>>
>>>>> BTW, reading W. G. Sebald's Vertigo right now. Highly recommend.
>>>>>
>>>>> James
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> @jamesjrobertson
>>>>> themutedposthorn.com
>>>>>
>>>>> sent from iphone
>>>>>
>>>>> On 23/10/2017, at 08:05, Paul Cain <caulpain at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Yeah this sounds wonderful.  I think I will partake as well.
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sun, Oct 22, 2017 at 10:58 AM Drake Smith <drake.smith3 at gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Great layout. Everyone should just read according to their own manner
>>>>>> but using this schedule to plan for the areas of the novel to discuss and
>>>>>> jive about would be groovy.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Sun, Oct 22, 2017 at 10:20 AM, Smoke Teff <smoketeff at gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If the group is in, I'm in.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Does a season seem like the right length of time?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Three months.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> =8.5pp per day
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Broken into a few large chunks, as per Joseph's suggestion.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> One possible schedule of reading/discussion (working off first ed.
>>>>>>> hardcover):
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> November 1-15.........pp. 1-124
>>>>>>> November 16-30.......pp. 125-253
>>>>>>> December 1-15.........pp. 254-381
>>>>>>> December 16-31.......pp. 382-510
>>>>>>> January 1-15.............pp. 511-645
>>>>>>> January 16-31...........pp. 646-773
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Alternatively, we could try to read ahead, share background
>>>>>>> materials for a few months, and start with a new season proper on 12/21
>>>>>>> (about the time the novel opens).
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>
>
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