No . 134 The Trusty Servant
Vox Senum . It is a celebration of the work of Professor Timothy Wilson ( C , 63-67 ) and his unrivalled knowledge and enthusiasm for Italian Maiolica presented as an edited record of a two-day symposium held in Oxford in September 2017 . 232 Pages ; Ashmolean Museum ; ISBN 978-1910807477
John Mallet ( C , 44-48 ) has also published a book of poems , Another Life . It contains 19 Poems he has written since leaving Oxford . None of the poems John published while here or Balliol are included ( although you might find some in the short-lived The Oyster ). You can obtain a copy for £ 20 by emailing pickwickpublications @ gmail . com 60 pages ; blurb . co . uk ; ISBN 978-1399921664
A Matter of Course The Life of William Herbert Fowler 1856-1941 is Derek Markham ’ s ( K , 55-60 ) latest book . The full story of Herbert Fowler has never been told . He led a fascinatingly diverse life : a gilded youth ; first class cricket playing for Somerset ; ultimately a designer of golf courses across the UK , Europe and the USA . Fowler is remembered and revered for his influence in the growth of golf ’ s popularity . Arguably the greatest pioneer of modern golf course architecture , he is also perhaps the least well-known . This book hopes to rectify that situation .
220 A4 pages ; Markham & Truett ; ISBN 978-1527283985 Note : Originally a limited edition of 650 copies , now an extremely limited edition as a consequence of the Trusty Servant ’ s tardiness . Copies available from Philip Truett ( philip @ truett . co . uk ) for £ 45 + postage .
Nigel McGilchrist ( Coll , 70-74 and erstwhile Div Don of one of the Editors ) has published a book on Pythagoras and his age . In When the Dog speaks , the Philosopher listens he celebrates the genius of Pythagoras and explains how he listened carefully to a number of fascinating ideas and observations which intrigued him , and which came out of the East . Living in Greece , which formed a bridge between Asia and Europe he was perfectly placed to reap the knowledge as it flowed . He took those ideas and transformed them in a way that was to change the nature of human consciousness and the thinking of the West for ever . ‘ In this un-stuffy , but beautifully and passionately written , book , one of history ’ s least understood geniuses is brought to life for us , and takes us by the hand .’ 270 Pages ; Genius Loci Publications ; ISBN 978-1399922425
Nat Segnit ’ s ( D , 85-90 ) latest book , Retreat investigates the human obsession with stepping back from the world , mining neuroscience , psychology and history to reveal why we seek solitude , what we get out of it , and what is going on in our brains and bodies when we achieve it . In this endlessly enlightening book , Nat
Segnit experiences retreats around the world as he investigates why we seek solitude , what we get out of it , and what is going on in our brains and bodies when we achieve it . Along the way , he meets yogic scholars , scientists , religious leaders , philosophers and artists , gaining fascinating - and often startling - insights . 304 Pages ; Bodley Head ; ISBN 978-1847925831
Thom Van Every ( A , 83-88 ) has published a children ’ s picture book aimed at 5-8 year olds . The Strictest Teacher in All of France is about a boy sent to a school run by Madame Giroux , the strictest teacher in all of France . The inspiration for the book came from a narrative Thom created for his own children as a light-hearted parental threat to ensure their good behaviour over many summers spent in the south of France . Illustrations by Jason Doll , ex-Sesame Street . 36 Pages ; 12BC Limited ; ISBN 978-1802277579
Nick Willcox ( G , 57-62 ), a medical researcher , has written a very amateurish and speculative screenplay for a potential drama documentary about the unpredictable Nikita Khrushchev ( Soviet Leader , 1954-64 ). Nikita Khrushchev : a Case for the Defence focuses on his unjustly forgotten achievements , and especially on what must have been going through his mind as he survived working for Stalin , but yet retained the courage and humanity to make major changes when he finally reached
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