The Idler": Vol. 30 [Summer 2002]: The Love Issue

Gavin Pretor-Pinney, Crap Towns, Louis Theroux, Johnny Ball, Coleridge, more

ISBN 10: 0953672050 / ISBN 13: 9780953672059

Published by Idle Ltd, UK, 2002

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Title: The Idler": Vol. 30 [Summer 2002]: The Love ...

Publisher: Idle Ltd, UK

Publication Date: 2002

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Fine

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

This new issue of "The Idler" explores childhood and wonders whether today's kids are suffering from too much education, too many activities and too much interfering. Childish Things features Bertrand Russell's essay on education and freedom, an attack on professionalism, a visit to Summerhill School, where lessons are optional, and a guide to childcare for the lazy by editor Tom Hodgkinson. There's an interview with Michael Palin, a man who has gone with the flow to great acclaim. You'll also find Nicholas Lezard on Samuel Beckett, John Michel on William Cobbett, new short stories, and biting satire. All this as well as tips for living the good life and full colour illustrations and photography throughout.

About the Author:

Tom Hodgkinson is the editor of The Idler, which he co-founded in 1993. He is also the author of the best-selling How To Be Idle. He lives in Devon with his girlfriend and three small children. Dan Kieran is deputy editor of The Idler and runs the magazine's website. He also co-edited the titles Crap Jobs and Crap Towns. He is currently researching a book about the Beast of Bodmin. Gavin Pretor-Pinney is the co-founder and creative director of The Idler. He lives in London and is currently writing a book about clouds.