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Since there are no real native english speakers in this section, I think it's nice to talk a bit about authors whose works you've read in english.
I myself am partial to the writers of the beat generation burroughs, keroauc but also some writers that were a bit prior to that like henry miller (and celine... ) Also the novels by Charles Bukowski are among my favorites.
What are your favorite authors in the english language.
And what dutch writer would you propose to our international friends to find translations of.
In the last section I would definetely say W.F. Hermans.
I myself am partial to the writers of the beat generation burroughs, keroauc but also some writers that were a bit prior to that like henry miller (and celine... ) Also the novels by Charles Bukowski are among my favorites.
What are your favorite authors in the english language.
And what dutch writer would you propose to our international friends to find translations of.
In the last section I would definetely say W.F. Hermans.
En mochten we vallen dan is het omhoog. - Krang (uit: Pantani)
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
Fuck I dont have moderator rights here otherwise I would have changed the title.quote:
En mochten we vallen dan is het omhoog. - Krang (uit: Pantani)
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
Oliver Sacks, a British neurologist. Talented man, writes very funny and is currently working on losing some weight for a while. 
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quote:Op dinsdag 5 januari 2016 15:21 schreef Lucky2Bastard het volgende:
Oliver Sacks, a British neurologist. Talented man, writes very funny and is currently working on losing some weight for a while.
he's a briliant author... and he's losing weight quickly I've heard.
En mochten we vallen dan is het omhoog. - Krang (uit: Pantani)
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
Yes, he's lost a few pounds now.quote:Op dinsdag 5 januari 2016 15:22 schreef Bosbeetle het volgende:
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My favourite writer is Beyond... But I think you mean the other definition of 'writer' 
Giechelend van de pret reed de bus volgeladen met meiden de afgrond in.
quote:Op dinsdag 5 januari 2016 15:23 schreef broccoli. het volgende:
My favourite writer is Beyond... But I think you mean the other definition of 'writer'
Beyond Mine are Loomit and Daim
En mochten we vallen dan is het omhoog. - Krang (uit: Pantani)
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
quote:
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Mine are Loomit and Daim
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Giechelend van de pret reed de bus volgeladen met meiden de afgrond in.
Sadly sir Terry Pratchett died last year and I refuse to call a corpse my favourite author, so I'll have to choose between the following;
- Neil Gaiman (American gods)
- China Mieville (UnLunDun)
- Danielewski (House of leaves)
Guess I'll go with Gaiman (Anansi boys) then.
And as to Dutch authors .... biologists make good writers as they are trained to really observe things, so either;
- Midas Dekkers
or
- Maarten 't Hart
but I don't know if their works have been translated?
- Neil Gaiman (American gods)
- China Mieville (UnLunDun)
- Danielewski (House of leaves)
Guess I'll go with Gaiman (Anansi boys) then.
And as to Dutch authors .... biologists make good writers as they are trained to really observe things, so either;
- Midas Dekkers
or
- Maarten 't Hart
but I don't know if their works have been translated?
De tijd is een rivier waarin álles verzuipt.
I've never read any book by him besides house of leaves which is truly unique how are his other works?quote:
En mochten we vallen dan is het omhoog. - Krang (uit: Pantani)
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
Joe Abercrombie. His writing is a combination of dark/gritty humour and the 'everyone dies or can be bad'-principle applied by GRRM. The standalone novel 'The Heroes' is worth recommending, as is 'Best Served Cold'.
Furthermore I did enjoy reading the works of Scott Lynch and Steven Erikson, although the quality of writing and the story varies from time to time.
Furthermore I did enjoy reading the works of Scott Lynch and Steven Erikson, although the quality of writing and the story varies from time to time.
The guy who wrote hitchhikers guide to the galaxy. And i like the Harry Potter series, so I guess jk rowling is my favourite author.
Douglas Adamsquote:
The guy who wrote hitchhikers guide to the galaxy. And i like the Harry Potter series, so I guess jk rowling is my favourite author.
En mochten we vallen dan is het omhoog. - Krang (uit: Pantani)
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
English writers:
I like so much George Orwell (1984) and Douglas Adams (Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy)
Dutch writers:
Seriously, except Spinoza, Dutch know how to write ?
I like so much George Orwell (1984) and Douglas Adams (Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy)
Dutch writers:
Seriously, except Spinoza, Dutch know how to write ?
I do not read a lot anymore (nothing tbh) and what I used to read was not exactly literature
That being said, favorite authors were Stephen King, John Grisham and Clive Barker (the latter known for Hellraiser). Oh and I really enjoyed the Artemis Fowl series written by Eoin Colfer.
I also read a lot of Ludlum and Tom Clancy.
That being said, favorite authors were Stephen King, John Grisham and Clive Barker (the latter known for Hellraiser). Oh and I really enjoyed the Artemis Fowl series written by Eoin Colfer.
I also read a lot of Ludlum and Tom Clancy.
My favorite is probably Isaac Asimov. His Foundation and Robot series are both brilliant.
Foundation was written in the 50's, yet it reads like it was written recently. Asimov was a visionary.
And of course:
I think this is his last public appearance, he died quite shortly after. This presentation is Douglas Adams at his best, imho. So funny.
Foundation was written in the 50's, yet it reads like it was written recently. Asimov was a visionary.
And of course:
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I think this is his last public appearance, he died quite shortly after. This presentation is Douglas Adams at his best, imho. So funny.
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Ah yes, Sacks. I loved 'the man who mistook his wife for a hat'. Very much recommended.quote:
Oliver Sacks, a British neurologist. Talented man, writes very funny and is currently working on losing some weight for a while.
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Long time ago I used to read sf like Dune (I never got used on reading that book in Dutch) and others my sister would send from Canada.
Nowadays C.J.Samsom (Shardlake) and Philippa Gregory.
Nowadays C.J.Samsom (Shardlake) and Philippa Gregory.
Ga fietsen jij !! ikke niet hoor..
Hmm, this proves to be a rather difficult question... the more I'm contemplating about it, the more names pop up.
In the end I decided to stick with Douglas Coupland, given that it was due to one of his novels (Microserfs) that I decided to wander into the wonderful world of IT.
Honorable mentions:
- Thomas Harris - the author who gave us Hannibal Lecter, need I say more?
- Neal Stephenson
- Ernest Cline
- Douglas Adams
- Michael Crichton
- Roald Dahl
Translate Herman Brusselmans.
In the end I decided to stick with Douglas Coupland, given that it was due to one of his novels (Microserfs) that I decided to wander into the wonderful world of IT.
Honorable mentions:
- Thomas Harris - the author who gave us Hannibal Lecter, need I say more?
- Neal Stephenson
- Ernest Cline
- Douglas Adams
- Michael Crichton
- Roald Dahl
Translate Herman Brusselmans.
Dick Bruna has written a marvelous series of books about a white rabbit who takes the reader on an existentialistic journey by doing everyday activities. She visits the dentist, goes to the beach to ponder her existence, and when she's at the zoo she realizes that she is actually the one behind bars.
The books touch upon the themes of life, death, religion, God, pain, loss and sandcastles.
The books touch upon the themes of life, death, religion, God, pain, loss and sandcastles.
With bloody fists I'll batter like a ten ton hammer, son.
Im afraid that would get lost in translation but it might work...quote:
En mochten we vallen dan is het omhoog. - Krang (uit: Pantani)
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
My favorite one is Terry Pratchett, i just love fantasy novels.
But i also appreciate Stephen King, Andy McNab and Tom Clancy, although those are completely different genres.
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But i also appreciate Stephen King, Andy McNab and Tom Clancy, although those are completely different genres.
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"One cries because one is sad. For example, I cry because others are stupid, and that makes me sad."
Brett Easton Ellis, Dave Eggers, David Mitchell, Dalton Trumbo ...
And above all: Truman Capote.
And above all: Truman Capote.
Curiosity cultured the cat
Hoge dames vangen veel wind
Whadda ya hear! Whadda ya say!
What is any ocean but a multitude of drops?
Hoge dames vangen veel wind
Whadda ya hear! Whadda ya say!
What is any ocean but a multitude of drops?
hmm I still have to read some Capotequote:Op donderdag 7 januari 2016 10:34 schreef Copycat het volgende:
Brett Easton Ellis, Dave Eggers, David Mitchell, Dalton Trumbo ...
And above all: Truman Capote.
puts higher in mental must read list.
En mochten we vallen dan is het omhoog. - Krang (uit: Pantani)
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
In Cold Blood is my all time favorite.quote:
hmm I still have to read some Capote
Curiosity cultured the cat
Hoge dames vangen veel wind
Whadda ya hear! Whadda ya say!
What is any ocean but a multitude of drops?
Hoge dames vangen veel wind
Whadda ya hear! Whadda ya say!
What is any ocean but a multitude of drops?
Yep!quote:
I especially love Haunted and Pygmee.
Curiosity cultured the cat
Hoge dames vangen veel wind
Whadda ya hear! Whadda ya say!
What is any ocean but a multitude of drops?
Hoge dames vangen veel wind
Whadda ya hear! Whadda ya say!
What is any ocean but a multitude of drops?
I must confess I read the Haunted in Dutch, but one of these days I'll get an English copy.quote:Op donderdag 7 januari 2016 10:52 schreef Copycat het volgende:
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Yep!
I especially love Haunted and Pygmee.
Een vel leeg papier kan altijd nog een mooie tekening worden.
English > Dutch booksquote:
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I must confess I read the Haunted in Dutch, but one of these days I'll get an English copy.
True, mainly because of the fixed forced bookpricequote:
Een vel leeg papier kan altijd nog een mooie tekening worden.
Bookdepository.co.uk always has great discounts.
Curiosity cultured the cat
Hoge dames vangen veel wind
Whadda ya hear! Whadda ya say!
What is any ocean but a multitude of drops?
Hoge dames vangen veel wind
Whadda ya hear! Whadda ya say!
What is any ocean but a multitude of drops?
quote:
Irvine Welsh
He wrote books like Trainspotting, Porno & Filth.
great author indeed also loved XTC and the stork diaries
En mochten we vallen dan is het omhoog. - Krang (uit: Pantani)
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
My favourite music is the music I haven't yet heard - John Cage
Water: ijskoud de hardste - Gehenna
Bukowski. Irving, Hermans, van Tongerlo. Bordewijk.
Ik noem een Tony van Heemschut,een Loeki Knol,een Brammetje Biesterveld en natuurlijk een Japie Stobbe !
Are you a writer?quote:
Bukowski. Irving, Hermans, van Tongerlo. Bordewijk.
Spatieboos
TTK / Tong's schrijfsels...quote:
De Franse filosoof trots dat ie in één adem uit wordt gestort met Herman van Tongerlo door Jan Schouten....
Weliswaar is er meer tijd dan voorheen om te schrijven maar er is op dit moment geen thema binnen handbereik. Uit zijn reactie kan worden afgeleid dat hij het schrijven van fictie dermate boeiend vindt dat een derde roman niet zal uitblijven.
http://www.ruiterstraat-online.nl/…/11/jan-Schouten-2015.jpg
Over het verschil van het schrijven van non-fictie en fictie zegt Jan Schouten: ‘Non-fictie draagt kennis aan, in mijn geval kennis afkomstig uit de sociale wetenschappen. Met het schrijven van een roman (fictie) geef je de lezer een kijkje in de ziel. Het uitwerken van verhalen zoals dat in fictie gebeurt, is verrijkend omdat het aspecten van de belevingswereld van mensen in beeld brengt.’
Ben je pas een schrijver wanneer je een roman hebt gepubliceerd? Of was je al een schrijver toen je een tiental boeken had geschreven over training, coaching en management? ‘Zowel fictie als non-fictie boeken kunnen de lezer iets meegeven, schrijverschap is niet exclusief voor één van deze categorieën.’
Op de vraag wat zijn favoriete schrijvers zijn zegt Jan dat hij net de laatste romans van de Franse schrijver Michel Houellebecqp. (‘Onderworpen’en ‘Platform’) heeft aangeschaft. Verder is hij een fan van Herman van Tongerlo, een Bommelaar die op authentieke wijze en zonder franje lokale situaties en personen beschrijft. Zijn literaire producten zijn te lezen op de Facebookpagina ‘Een echte Bommelaar’.
Ik noem een Tony van Heemschut,een Loeki Knol,een Brammetje Biesterveld en natuurlijk een Japie Stobbe !
Could you translate that to English please?quote:
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TTK / Tong's schrijfsels...
De Franse filosoof trots dat ie in één adem uit wordt gestort met Herman van Tongerlo door Jan Schouten....
Weliswaar is er meer tijd dan voorheen om te schrijven maar er is op dit moment geen thema binnen handbereik. Uit zijn reactie kan worden afgeleid dat hij het schrijven van fictie dermate boeiend vindt dat een derde roman niet zal uitblijven.
http://www.ruiterstraat-online.nl/…/11/jan-Schouten-2015.jpg
Over het verschil van het schrijven van non-fictie en fictie zegt Jan Schouten: ‘Non-fictie draagt kennis aan, in mijn geval kennis afkomstig uit de sociale wetenschappen. Met het schrijven van een roman (fictie) geef je de lezer een kijkje in de ziel. Het uitwerken van verhalen zoals dat in fictie gebeurt, is verrijkend omdat het aspecten van de belevingswereld van mensen in beeld brengt.’
Ben je pas een schrijver wanneer je een roman hebt gepubliceerd? Of was je al een schrijver toen je een tiental boeken had geschreven over training, coaching en management? ‘Zowel fictie als non-fictie boeken kunnen de lezer iets meegeven, schrijverschap is niet exclusief voor één van deze categorieën.’
Op de vraag wat zijn favoriete schrijvers zijn zegt Jan dat hij net de laatste romans van de Franse schrijver Michel Houellebecqp. (‘Onderworpen’en ‘Platform’) heeft aangeschaft. Verder is hij een fan van Herman van Tongerlo, een Bommelaar die op authentieke wijze en zonder franje lokale situaties en personen beschrijft. Zijn literaire producten zijn te lezen op de Facebookpagina ‘Een echte Bommelaar’.
Speak for yourself , Forrest bug. I'm so near native that nobody thinks I'm Dutch when they see or hear me.quote:
Since there are no real native english speakers in this section,
quote:I think it's nice to talk a bit about authors whose works you've read in english.
Bill Bryson all the way.
Metalman. Maar ook ESF fan. Solo vakantiefietser met tentje. Dichter.
26-10 Attila/Eskimo Callboy (Amsterdam), 21-11 The Algorithm (Haarlem)
26-10 Attila/Eskimo Callboy (Amsterdam), 21-11 The Algorithm (Haarlem)
My all-time favourite five in order.
Clive Barker, Dan Simmons, Stephen King, Richard Matheson, Dean Koontz.
As for whom i'd love to see translated to all other languages of the world, that would be Dick Laan.
The world deserves Pinkeltje
Clive Barker, Dan Simmons, Stephen King, Richard Matheson, Dean Koontz.
As for whom i'd love to see translated to all other languages of the world, that would be Dick Laan.
The world deserves Pinkeltje
“The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money.”
Yes, the world does need more stories about short dicks....
Metalman. Maar ook ESF fan. Solo vakantiefietser met tentje. Dichter.
26-10 Attila/Eskimo Callboy (Amsterdam), 21-11 The Algorithm (Haarlem)
26-10 Attila/Eskimo Callboy (Amsterdam), 21-11 The Algorithm (Haarlem)
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