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I meant to mention this before the weekend, but didn't get a chance.
The Irish Media Contacts Directory 2008 edition has just been released.
The directory is split into four main sections:
It would be really nice if they gave subscribers access to the data in CSV format, as that would be very useful for mailing lists etc.,
The directory retails at EUR90 and is available via the site
The Irish Media Contacts Directory 2008 edition has just been released.
The directory is split into four main sections:
- Broadcast
- Media Services
- Politics
It would be really nice if they gave subscribers access to the data in CSV format, as that would be very useful for mailing lists etc.,
The directory retails at EUR90 and is available via the site
This year is turning out to be a bumper year for James Bond fans.
The Ian Fleming centenary has acted as a wonderful catalyst for the likes of Penguin, who are releasing a series of new covers, which are simply gorgeous.
Here's the one from Casino Royale:
It maybe new, but it's got that wonderful 60s retro feel.
The full set of books will be available at the end of May, though they haven't announced if they will be making a box set available yet.
Of course there's also the new Bond film which is set to be released on October 31st.
Earlier this year Royal Mail released a set of stamps to commemorate the centenary, while the Imperial War Museum is holding a really nice exhibition.
Of course the main thing behind Bond was the books, so you could do worse than spend some time acquiring some of the first editions. While you can get some of the first editions for as little as 30 or 40 euro there are some going under the auction hammer next Friday for prices ranging from 500 euro to ten thousand euro. More information is available on the Bloomsbury Auctions' site (you can bid via eBay)
The Ian Fleming centenary has acted as a wonderful catalyst for the likes of Penguin, who are releasing a series of new covers, which are simply gorgeous.
Here's the one from Casino Royale:
It maybe new, but it's got that wonderful 60s retro feel.The full set of books will be available at the end of May, though they haven't announced if they will be making a box set available yet.
Of course there's also the new Bond film which is set to be released on October 31st.
Earlier this year Royal Mail released a set of stamps to commemorate the centenary, while the Imperial War Museum is holding a really nice exhibition.
Of course the main thing behind Bond was the books, so you could do worse than spend some time acquiring some of the first editions. While you can get some of the first editions for as little as 30 or 40 euro there are some going under the auction hammer next Friday for prices ranging from 500 euro to ten thousand euro. More information is available on the Bloomsbury Auctions' site (you can bid via eBay)
As I mentioned some time ago, this year mark's the centenary of Ian Fleming's birth.
While the Royal Mail have issued a gorgeous set of stamps to commemorate the man and his most famous creation - James Bond, the Imperial War Museum in London is marking the occasion with an exhibition.
The exhibition, For Your Eyes Only, is being held in the Imperial War Museum and is well worth the entrance fee. Not only does it chronicle the life and work of Fleming, but it also explores the literary and cinematic world of James Bond.
The exhibits include a very impressive selection of international editions of the books along with some of the props and costumes from the films, including an atomic bomb!
When I was a teenager my cousin took me around most of the museums in London, such as the Imperial War Museum. I may not have been as deeply affected by some of the themes as I am now, I was always impressed by their usage of multimedia. Over 20 years later the technology has advanced considerably and so have the displays.
The James Bond exhibition is a rich multimedia experience and allows you to explore many of the themes "a la carte". Unlike so many exhibitions that are simply flat and static, the use of multimedia enriches the overall experience and allows you to explore in your own way.
If you get a chance to drop in before next year (when it closes) I'd highly recommend it.
While the Royal Mail have issued a gorgeous set of stamps to commemorate the man and his most famous creation - James Bond, the Imperial War Museum in London is marking the occasion with an exhibition.
The exhibition, For Your Eyes Only, is being held in the Imperial War Museum and is well worth the entrance fee. Not only does it chronicle the life and work of Fleming, but it also explores the literary and cinematic world of James Bond.
The exhibits include a very impressive selection of international editions of the books along with some of the props and costumes from the films, including an atomic bomb!
When I was a teenager my cousin took me around most of the museums in London, such as the Imperial War Museum. I may not have been as deeply affected by some of the themes as I am now, I was always impressed by their usage of multimedia. Over 20 years later the technology has advanced considerably and so have the displays.
The James Bond exhibition is a rich multimedia experience and allows you to explore many of the themes "a la carte". Unlike so many exhibitions that are simply flat and static, the use of multimedia enriches the overall experience and allows you to explore in your own way.
If you get a chance to drop in before next year (when it closes) I'd highly recommend it.
I probably missed the announcement that Twenty Major's book was out, but fortunately Will mentioned it on Jaiku...
I'm seriously tempted to grab a copy this week, but I'm also feeling guilty for not finishing the book I'm reading at the moment
I'm seriously tempted to grab a copy this week, but I'm also feeling guilty for not finishing the book I'm reading at the moment
when this tshirt sums it all up in a couple of lines?
Brilliant! Though a bit more verbose than the TShirt Hell one (which seems to be no longer on offer)
Brilliant! Though a bit more verbose than the TShirt Hell one (which seems to be no longer on offer)
I was down in Cork over the weekend, as my family hadn't seen me since Christmas.
As it was my birthday the previous weekend they'd a couple of little things for me - never a bad thing!
My sister, who is about ten years younger than me, seems to have an uncanny knack at finding me really cool presents. She got me a gorgeous Lord of the Rings mug from the souvenir shop at the London stage show. She knows I'm a bit of Tolkien fan (still jealous that my mother's seen the show about 3 times!) and that I like to collect mugs (even if it's not intentional)
Very cool!
As it was my birthday the previous weekend they'd a couple of little things for me - never a bad thing!
My sister, who is about ten years younger than me, seems to have an uncanny knack at finding me really cool presents. She got me a gorgeous Lord of the Rings mug from the souvenir shop at the London stage show. She knows I'm a bit of Tolkien fan (still jealous that my mother's seen the show about 3 times!) and that I like to collect mugs (even if it's not intentional)
Very cool!
I've been a James Bond fan for as long as I can remember and I also love stamps.
When I heard that Royal Mail were doing a special release this year to celebrate the centenary of Ian Fleming's birth I was really excited.
The issue is simply gorgeous (the image from the Royal Mail site really doesn't do it justice).
Rather than limit myself to the first day covers I also opted for the mint stamps set and both overprint options. I guess in philatelic terms that's a bit nerdy ! But they are amazing.
Check out the Royal Mail site for more details on the issue
When I heard that Royal Mail were doing a special release this year to celebrate the centenary of Ian Fleming's birth I was really excited.
The issue is simply gorgeous (the image from the Royal Mail site really doesn't do it justice).
Rather than limit myself to the first day covers I also opted for the mint stamps set and both overprint options. I guess in philatelic terms that's a bit nerdy ! But they are amazing.
Check out the Royal Mail site for more details on the issue
Over the last couple of months I seem to be reading more and more historical novels, most of which are set in the Roman Empire I'm not sure exactly how this started, but I guess it was one of those random purchases that led to another that led to another ....
I'm currently working my way through the SPQR series, which is good fun and makes a clean break from the technology I surround myself with for the rest of the time!
