Generally Speaking, Lawrence Block
Generally Speaking, Lawrence Block
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Generally Speaking
All 33 Columns, plus a few philatelic words from Keller

Author: Lawrence Block

Narrator: Robert Fass

Unabridged: 9 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/26/2020


Synopsis

For almost three years, novelist and short-story writer Lawrence Block's monthly column, "Generally Speaking," was one of the most popular features in Linn's Stamp News. A general collector of pre-1940 issues, Block had the entire world of stamps as his subject, and he turned in thirty-three columns before he decided it was time to stop.

But Keller, the author's fictional character, never lost his enthusiasm for philately. A wistful and introspective killer for hire, Keller rekindled a boyhood passion for stamps at the end of Hit Man, the first of a series of books about him. Like Block, Keller collects the whole world through philately's first century. (How's that for coincidence?) And the nature of his profession gives Keller more discretionary income than Block—and a lot more money to spend on stamps.

About Lawrence Block

Lawrence Block is an award-winning, internationally renowned bestselling author. His prolific career spans over one hundred books, including four bestselling series as well as dozens of short stories, articles, and books on writing. Block lives in New York City with his wife, Lynne.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Thomas

I am never going to collect stamps, but reading Lawrence Block's essays on the subject is a joy.......more

Goodreads review by Craig

This is an expanded and newly re-subtitled edition of the 2011 ebook Generally Speaking: A Philatelic Patchwork. I read the 1st edition several years ago; this is a review of the audiobook version of the new reissue: I briefly collected stamps in junior high school (about 32 years ago). My interest......more

Really, a book that is a collection of columns from "Linn's Stamp News, made really interesting by a really good writer.......more

Goodreads review by Jeffrey

Love his books. These writings on stamps are delightful. An enjoyble read......more