In which case, we can safely leave Goa-related books to be discussed in Timbuktoo. So, why produce them at all? FN The above is a bit of a shocker!Why are Goa-related books not good books?And if they are not - the authors have work to do.I have a sneaky feeling Fred is saying: Goans are not book buyers and readers. The feedback I get is that most readers of our book 'Insights into Colonial Goa' are academics who quote it and then Academic Edu tells me how many have quoted all our published work! (close to 4,000). In the U-tube posted by FN on the short presentation of authors telling readers they should buy their works here are some gentle suggestions: 1. The authors should come across more authoritative.2. The author should state what specific issue(s) the book addresses not presented by other publications on the topic. This to me is a good book. The author emphasizes in their writing what's new they discovered in their research. 3. I think some timeless books on Goa's pressing issues should continue to be showcased. Specifically, Machado's book on the Inquisition published in 2022. 4. I would definitely discourage negative books about Goa and Goans. A book fair is also a tourist attraction so all should be welcome; and it should at least financially break even for all those sponsoring it. Perhaps the first couple of days of the book fair may need a price of admission, programs for serious readers, and avoid over-crowding. The next few days can be open for all to enjoy the tamasha. Just my few cents on this weekend!GL On Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 03:10:30 AM EST, Frederick FN Noronha <fredericknoro...@gmail.com> wrote: In which case, we can safely leave Goa-related books to be discussed in Timbuktoo. So, why produce them at all? FN
On Saturday 17 February 2024 at 13:39:15 UTC+5:30 Jeanne wrote: I was only joking -- like Cecil, but less successfully. And I think he meant language where I meant state.I like Gilbert's approach -- it's about books, not ethnicity or place.Xxj On Sat, 17 Feb 2024, 01:18 Frederick FN Noronha, <frederic...@gmail.com> wrote: Jeanne, I think you missed Cecil's point :-) FN On Friday 16 February 2024 at 19:29:08 UTC+5:30 Jeanne wrote: Dear Cecil I agree with you (as usual). You may not be aware of it, but I have been agreeing with you silently in the past, whenever I've had a chance. This is largely the result of your contribution to Goa Writers' Inside/Out.Jaipur festival must focus on Rajasthani writers, Kerala on Keralites, and GALF on Goans.But Frederick must guarantee success and funding.Best wishesJeanne On Thu, 15 Feb 2024, 23:00 Cecil, <cecil...@gmail.com> wrote: I totally agree with Rico. And the Jaipur Literary Festival should take note and have 71% of the time allocated to writers from Jaipur. And 12% to Rajasthani writers. And yes, newness should take precedence over merit. We should celebrate and promote mediocrity. As long as they are willing to pay for Editing, Typesetting, Consultancy, Publicity... Of course Printing and Launch Expenses have to be borne by the author. Cheers! Cecil ======== On Friday, February 16, 2024 at 12:33:52 AM UTC+5:30 Frederick Noronha wrote: * Very little of Goa in the Goa Lit Fest. * There should be space for new faces, instead of the same names showing up. FN On Fri, 16 Feb 2024 at 00:28, sandra lobo <sandr...@netcabo.pt> wrote: Congratulations Vivek for this impressive programme. Best wishes, -- *** Please be polite and on-topic in your posts. *** --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Goa Book Club" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to goa-book-clu...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/goa-book-club/0c557a88-24c6-4a22-8df0-7bbfe1ff8b8an%40googlegroups.com. -- *** Please be polite and on-topic in your posts. *** --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Goa Book Club" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to goa-book-club+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/goa-book-club/ea6a96a6-8b1a-4120-85c5-42d6f2db8f01n%40googlegroups.com.
