All Quiet on the Western Front

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Originally Posted by Jelly Terror

Who is the publisher?

Hi JT

Just got it to hand: revised edition of April, 1929, published by Putnam. I can remember this copy on my grandmother's book shelf on what she called the porch.

Has a curious little flyer for the book inside the front cover and my grandfather's name written on the first page.

Photo to follow!

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On the subject of books has anyone read "Spanish Farm Trilogy" by R H Mottram?

It has some bits that drag a bit but also some good passages. A bit like any book I guess....

[Jelly Terror]

Originally Posted by dumdum

Hi JT

Just got it to hand: revised edition of April, 1929, published by Putnam. I can remember this copy on my grandmother's book shelf on what she called the porch.

Has a curious little flyer for the book inside the front cover and my grandfather's name written on the first page.

Photo to follow!

Brilliant! Thanks DD.

I think perhaps it might originally have had this bottle-green dustjacket. Ring any bells?

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JT

[Wobbler]

Originally Posted by dumdum

Yes, French members Roland does need an accent on his name but I'm lazy to change my keyboard...

My own lazy way (I didn’t even know one could change the keyboard), which probably actually takes longer to do, ironically, is to google either the word itself, or any French word containing the accented letter you require, then good ol’ copy and paste: Dorgelès

Et voilà!

[Wobbler]

Originally Posted by Jelly Terror

Thanks for the recommendations, James. I know the Barbusse book to which you refer: 'Under Fire'. Not read it but will endeavour to source a copy. 'Storm of Steel' too.

Thanks again.

JT

I acquired Storm of Steel not long ago thanks to high recommendations in the GWF’s book section, but I’ve not yet read it.

I’ve watched both the 1930 and 1979 film versions of All Quiet on the Western Front, the former a masterpiece in my humble opinion, but never thought to read the book. I shall endeavour to right that.

[Jelly Terror]

Originally Posted by Wobbler

I acquired Storm of Steel not long ago thanks to high recommendations in the GWF’s book section, but I’ve not yet read it.

I’ve watched both the 1930 and 1979 film versions of All Quiet on the Western Front, the former a masterpiece in my humble opinion, but never thought to read the book. I shall endeavour to right that.

I’m sure it will not be a decision regretted. Grab a copy of the Wheen translation if possible. Come back and let us have your thoughts.

JT

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Originally Posted by Wobbler

My own lazy way (I didn’t even know one could change the keyboard), which probably actually takes longer to do, ironically, is to google either the word itself, or any French word containing the accented letter you require, then good ol’ copy and paste: Dorgelès

Et voilà!

Hi

Yes, I've done that in the past but I must have been feeling EXTRA lazy. I still appreciate the thought.

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Originally Posted by Jelly Terror

Brilliant! Thanks DD.

I think perhaps it might originally have had this bottle-green dustjacket. Ring any bells?

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JT

Hi JT,

It didn't have it since I first knew it so my guess is that the dust jacket got grotty and grandad biffed it. He trained as a bookbinder and could do his own marbleling of books.

Mum still has some of his work.

[Jelly Terror]

Originally Posted by dumdum

Hi JT,

It didn't have it since I first knew it so my guess is that the dust jacket got grotty and grandad biffed it. He trained as a bookbinder and could do his own marbleling of books.

Mum still has some of his work.

Nice if they still have them - still a great read either way.

And as luck would have it, my copy of ‘Under Fire’ (as kindly recommended by James) has literally just arrived. Good-oh!

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[Wobbler]

Originally Posted by Jelly Terror

I’m sure it will not be a decision regretted. Grab a copy of the Wheen translation if possible. Come back and let us have your thoughts.

JT

Will do.

[Jelly Terror]

Anybody watched Edward Berger's new film adaptation of this book on Netflix?

JT

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Yep what did you think of it ?

[Jelly Terror]

Originally Posted by elwe23

Yep what did you think of it ?

I really liked it; very atmospheric, a real sense of being in the moment, and some superb acting too, though I have to say I was disappointed it wasn’t more faithful to the book. Also, the final ten or so minutes of the film (spoiler alert) where Bäumer and his comrades are sent on a pointless attack on the French trenches fifteen minutes before the Armistice, is not part of Remarque’s story.

Well worth a watch, but if you’re looking for a film version of the book, you’ll be left wanting.

Did you like it?

JT

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Originally Posted by Jelly Terror

Who is the publisher?

Hi JT

Sorry, I've just seen your post and I realise I owe you a photo. I think that it is Putnam as publisher.

Re books, I'm just again going through a paperback called something like "Everyman's stories of the Great War". It came out in 1930 but my copy is around 1980 or so.

Short accounts(4-5 pages) of the experiences of a wide range of service personnel. At the end of each story there are the service details of the writer. Of course, it is now possible to look these men up so I'll see what I can find.

Writing quality varies, but still worth a read (or a re-read...)

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And this has started me wanting to track down a copy of Barbusse's book. I can't recall if I mentioned this, but the French title is "Le Feu".

If a French member is reading this and would like to PM me, I'd be keen to buy a copy. I think my late Dad (a REAL Francophile) had one but it could be anywhere amongst his many, many books.