Better Than Friday - 351

Hi there y'all -

We're about to embark on the second leg of our journey to the desert, so there will be no Better Than Friday next week as I'll be on the road somewhere in Northern Arizona.

This last week I was reading Gabrielle Wittkop's 'Exemplary Departures' (excellent so far) when I discovered that it's currently not in stock. Fortunately, the publisher informed me that it's scheduled to be restocked in October. So, a bit behind, but I've pivoted, and will catch up as soon as possible.

Hope you're having a great summer, and wishing you a relaxing weekend.
Thanks very much for your continued support.

1. Recent Recommendation from fellow literary youtuber Randy Ray: Makt Myrkranna - Powers of Darkness by Valdimar Ásmundsson and Bram Stoker (Paid Link)
   An elaborate alternate version of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' written in 1901 by an Icelandic author and translator who was translating Stoker's novel.
   

2. NPR Tiny Desk Concert with .... Napalm Death
   oh that's funny
   

3. Joel and Ethan Coen Discussing 'The Man Who Wasn't There'
   Nice discussion about their neo noir film starring the inimitable Billy Bob.
   This scene from the film made me laugh.
   

4. Dionysios Tabakis, Greek Orthodox Priest / Drone Metal guitarist

   The album is called 'Paradise Metal'.
   Definitely putting this in the desert road trip playlist.
   

5. The Horrors of the Grand Guignol from CrashCourse

   Fascinating video about the wild history of a strange French theater style.

A very cool photo taken by my Mom - A carving of Pan from a 19th-century French table owned by her neighbor, a retired antique dealer who specialized in Rococo antiques. The piece had hooved feet as well.