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Tuesday, 21 November 2017

100,000 Books and 3 Records



The Bookshop in Wigtown is the largest second hand bookshop in Scotland .It has approximately 100,000 books and the last time I visited it one box of records, Guess who came away with 3 records and no books?
Lest I am accused of being a Philistine I had half an hour earlier purchased Peter Guralnick's book Careless Love: The Unmaking of Elvis Presley in the Old Bank Bookshop across the road.

 The more observant among you or those who go to the trouble of blowing up the picture will note that the album at the forefront of the three albums pictured  is Planet Waves the 14th studio album from 1974 by Bob Dylan.
Not his best by any means but certainly not the worst. Probably nestling in just about the middle if you were to rank them.
He is joined by The Band on an album which  he describes in his art work on the cover as consisting of  cast-iron songs and torch ballads.

 The other two purchases will feature in due course.

 Bob Dylan - On A Night Like This

 Bob Dylan - Forever Young
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17 comments:

  1. drew21 November 2017 at 08:32

    Careless Love is an excellent biography as was it's predecessor Last Train To Memphis.

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    1. Charity Chic21 November 2017 at 09:01

      Would probably have gone for Last Train first but 4 quid for the hardback was too good an opportunity to turn down.

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  2. George21 November 2017 at 08:40

    You could have hidden your pus behind the records covers...I'm trying to have my breakfast!

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  3. The Swede21 November 2017 at 10:08

    You missed a rare opportunity to demonstrate a triple Swedey McSwede Face.

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    1. Charity Chic21 November 2017 at 10:14

      Indeed - there is another picture which is a bit closer although I look more glaikit than usual on it!

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    2. George21 November 2017 at 13:54

      impossible

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  4. Alyson21 November 2017 at 12:52

    Despite the comment from George it's good to "meet" you at last - Glad you didn't go for the Swedey McSwede face!

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    1. George21 November 2017 at 13:55

      worse in the flesh, Alyson, you've got off lightly with a mere photo.........

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    2. drew21 November 2017 at 15:34

      Your n ot wrong there George!

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  5. Rol21 November 2017 at 14:17

    I agree with Alyson. This made my day.

    George is obviously just jealous...

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  6. Swiss Adam21 November 2017 at 18:20

    Great shot of the smiley CC.
    Planet Waves is alright. I quite like it.

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  7. John Medd21 November 2017 at 18:33

    Ah, Wigtown. I just love Booktown; even better than Hay.

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  8. Ernie Goggins21 November 2017 at 19:57

    Which one is you?

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  9. Brian21 November 2017 at 20:52

    There he is! Looks like a hell of a shop... even without records.

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  10. JC6 January 2018 at 00:04

    You're wearing a hoody?? And they let you in without frisking you???

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