Being a recent subscriber, as I've been working through the OB archive it occurred to me that in the realm of YT channels, this is a bright gem, and I cannot believe my good fortune at having 'discovered' the channel in one of my "new to you" feeds. I am learning much, and I much appreciate the quality and content. Seriously well done OB. As I work my way through the archive I am reminded of an old Twilight Zone episode "Time Enough at Last" only in my version, my eyeglasses have not been shattered. Cheers.
You're very kind Rick. The channel is growing slowly, but needs the support of everyone here, so if you can share a link to the channel and glowing endorsement to any social media feeds you use, I would be very grateful!
@@outlawbookselleroriginal I dutifully informed several family/friends/acquaintances when first I saw this channel. I certainly hope some of them have visited. Tough gig though, on your end, trying to generate interest in the ethereal world whilst living in a material one. My hat is off to you and you can count on whatever meager support I can muster sir!
This feels like one of those books I'm not "grown up" enough to read. Knowledge of it haunts me. If I owned it, from a shelf it would taunt me. I guess it goes on the list two levels above the TBR. Intimidating.
Just one of my very favorite books simply for the novel it is but because of its individuality & sheer strangeness. Glad for SOMEone to remark upon it & I thank you.
Interesting. Did you know that Nobel Prizewinner Olga Tokarczuk has written a wonderful novella on this very theme? It’s called ‘The Green Children, or Descriptions of the Amazing Events in Volhynia, Composed by the Physician of His Royal Majesty Jan Kazimierz, William Davis’. It’s perhaps revealing that the narrator of this story is an Englishman.
I know of Tokarczuk's work as I sell quite a bit of it where I work, but I don't know this one - I must check it out. The original stories - as I saym there are two variants of the legend - are fascinating.
Thank you for making me aware of this book. I know Herbert Read from his work on art, surrealism, and education, but I didn't know he had written fiction. I will pick up a copy.
Looking good! Italian Shirt from the early 2000's eh? Stepping up your game for the mainstream avant garde. Very nice sir. Out & about SF tag at the end disorienting but very nice. I am grateful to have been made aware of this book!
@@outlawbookselleroriginal 💆 I feel your pain. The mid-life middle struggle is real 💯 I ** also ** have some amazing gear to which I cling. Don't let the world take it away
No claims from me regarding having heard of this before. I was aware of the original legend though, and this set me to consulting my bound volumes of The Unexplained: [sadly incomplete, as after diligently filling eight binders my teenage self lost the bug and gave up]. Sure enough there I found a dimly remembered article on the story. And I take solace from the fact that its authors were equally ignorant of Read's novel as it receives no mention in the bibliography. According to one of the original sources, Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall, the green girl grew up to be "loose and wanton". I'm sure I'm not alone here in being put in mind of Orion slave girls by that. Loved the teaser trailer at the end. Looking forward to seeing you channeling your inner Tony Robinson Walking Through Weird Landscapes.
Sounds like ( one of ) my fantasy likes , strange . For me strange is David Lindsay whose ' Voyage to Arcturas ' SF or fantasy ? , clunky but strange .A book started and started but have not been able to get around , yet . Why must you brits and scott be so difficult .🙄😏😀 . Thanks for the TBR book . Ps Shirt 👍👍👍👍
I originally read Voyage to Arcturus over 35 years ago, it left a lasting impression. It was the book I instantly thought of when i read your title Steven, so I will be reading The Green Child. Would definitely like to see your review on Arcturus, one of my favourite books. Btw, found your channel through another SF book youtuber called Bookpilled who sings your praises.
@@DribDrab Yes, Matt at Bookpilled is my fave person in the universe these days, a great guy whose taste in good SF is developing by leaps n bounds. I've not read the Lindsay for about 30 years, but do have a copy so we'll see...old age is about re-reading!
Being a recent subscriber, as I've been working through the OB archive it occurred to me that in the realm of YT channels, this is a bright gem, and I cannot believe my good fortune at having 'discovered' the channel in one of my "new to you" feeds. I am learning much, and I much appreciate the quality and content. Seriously well done OB. As I work my way through the archive I am reminded of an old Twilight Zone episode "Time Enough at Last" only in my version, my eyeglasses have not been shattered. Cheers.
You're very kind Rick. The channel is growing slowly, but needs the support of everyone here, so if you can share a link to the channel and glowing endorsement to any social media feeds you use, I would be very grateful!
@@outlawbookselleroriginal I dutifully informed several family/friends/acquaintances when first I saw this channel. I certainly hope some of them have visited. Tough gig though, on your end, trying to generate interest in the ethereal world whilst living in a material one. My hat is off to you and you can count on whatever meager support I can muster sir!
@@rickkearn7100Always grateful for any shout-outs, it means a lot!
Folk tale with Surrealism,I'm hooked, thanks for the heads up Stephen,i'll look out for it.
Do, it's fascinating.
This feels like one of those books I'm not "grown up" enough to read. Knowledge of it haunts me. If I owned it, from a shelf it would taunt me. I guess it goes on the list two levels above the TBR. Intimidating.
You should try it, Walter!
Just one of my very favorite books simply for the novel it is but because of its individuality & sheer strangeness. Glad for SOMEone to remark upon it & I thank you.
I'm always pleased to encounter anyone else who has read this- very few of us have.
Interesting. Did you know that Nobel Prizewinner Olga Tokarczuk has written a wonderful novella on this very theme? It’s called ‘The Green Children, or Descriptions of the Amazing Events in Volhynia, Composed by the Physician of His Royal Majesty Jan Kazimierz, William Davis’. It’s perhaps revealing that the narrator of this story is an Englishman.
I know of Tokarczuk's work as I sell quite a bit of it where I work, but I don't know this one - I must check it out. The original stories - as I saym there are two variants of the legend - are fascinating.
Thank you for making me aware of this book. I know Herbert Read from his work on art, surrealism, and education, but I didn't know he had written fiction. I will pick up a copy.
You'll enjoy it, Daniel. It's a real one-off!
Looking good! Italian Shirt from the early 2000's eh? Stepping up your game for the mainstream avant garde. Very nice sir.
Out & about SF tag at the end disorienting but very nice. I am grateful to have been made aware of this book!
Yes, one of my fave shirts, that one. I am on occasion a style icon, but it does depend on how much weight I have on...
@@outlawbookselleroriginal 💆 I feel your pain. The mid-life middle struggle is real 💯
I ** also ** have some amazing gear to which I cling. Don't let the world take it away
@@salty-walt -Agreed, those pounds might fall off yet...
@@outlawbookselleroriginal Especially if you want to get the blood pressure down.
I picked up a version of this story called the green children of woolpit. Intriguing history 👀
Yes, it's a very interesting bit of folklore.
Thanks Steve. I'll pick up a copy when I next get paid.
You'll love it Mark, fantastic and strange book, beautifully written.
No claims from me regarding having heard of this before. I was aware of the original legend though, and this set me to consulting my bound volumes of The Unexplained: [sadly incomplete, as after diligently filling eight binders my teenage self lost the bug and gave up]. Sure enough there I found a dimly remembered article on the story. And I take solace from the fact that its authors were equally ignorant of Read's novel as it receives no mention in the bibliography.
According to one of the original sources, Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall, the green girl grew up to be "loose and wanton". I'm sure I'm not alone here in being put in mind of Orion slave girls by that.
Loved the teaser trailer at the end. Looking forward to seeing you channeling your inner Tony Robinson Walking Through Weird Landscapes.
Sounds like ( one of ) my fantasy likes , strange . For me strange is David Lindsay whose ' Voyage to Arcturas ' SF or fantasy ? , clunky but strange .A book started and started but have not been able to get around , yet . Why must you brits and scott be so difficult .🙄😏😀 . Thanks for the TBR book . Ps Shirt 👍👍👍👍
Yes, Lindsay was flaky! Have a copy, needs a re-read as it's been at least 25 years!
I originally read Voyage to Arcturus over 35 years ago, it left a lasting impression. It was the book I instantly thought of when i read your title Steven, so I will be reading The Green Child.
Would definitely like to see your review on Arcturus, one of my favourite books.
Btw, found your channel through another SF book youtuber called Bookpilled who sings your praises.
@@DribDrab Yes, Matt at Bookpilled is my fave person in the universe these days, a great guy whose taste in good SF is developing by leaps n bounds. I've not read the Lindsay for about 30 years, but do have a copy so we'll see...old age is about re-reading!