Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they
are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient
of teachers.
Charles W. Eliot
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Groucho Marx
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Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.
Harper Lee
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Make Now, Bake Later . . .
Cupcakes & Small Bakes is chock-a-block with fabulous-sounding recipes, and
the Much Ado test kitchen has already given its seal of approval to some of
them. Besides being gorgeously tasty, this one offers the added benefit that
you can freeze the dough for months. Imagine producing a batch hot from the
oven at your next dinner party - how good is that?
Freezer Biscuits
Ingredients:
250g pack butter, softened; 200g/8oz brown soft sugar;
1 tsp vanilla extract;
2
large eggs;
200g/8oz self-raising flour;
140g/5oz oats;
50g/2oz chopped nuts
(try pecan nuts, hazelnuts or almonds);
50g/2oz desiccated coconut;
50g/2oz
raisins or mixed fruit.
1.
Beat the butter and sugar, then beat in the vanilla and the eggs, one at a
time. Stir in a pinch of salt, the flour and oats to make a stiff dough. Add
the nuts, coconut and dried fruit, and stir through.
2.
Tear off an A4-sized sheet of greaseproof paper. Spoon half the mix along the
middle of the sheet, then pull over one edge of paper and roll up until you get
a tight cylinder. Roll until smooth. Twist up the ends, then freeze for up to
three months. Repeat with the remaining mix.
3.
When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 180c/160c fan/gas 4, and unwrap the
frozen biscuit mix. Using a sharp knife, cut off rounds roughly 1/2cm wide. If
you have difficulty slicing through, dip the knife into a cup of hot water.
Space widely apart on a baking sheet, then bake for 15 minutes until golden
brown.
Cupcakes & Small Bakes is part of
the great
'Good Food 101' series. �4.99 at Much Ado.
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April Supper Club:
The Making of the Sussex Landscape
(plus: a glimpse of of the future - maybe . . .)
|  Peter
is a historical geographer whose life and studies of the Sussex landscape have
encompassed a stint as chair of the Sussex Campaign to Protect Rural England; lecturing at the University of
Sussex; and writing numerous authoritative books on the area's history. His
latest offering, published by Snake River Press, is The
Shaping of the Sussex Landscape. How did Sussex get to
look like it does? Find out how the landscape has evolved, shaped by the ongoing
creation of nature's long, slow shift and by humanity's incessant tampering. Plus! E-readers (we are told) are the wave of the future; a way to read books on a portable computer screen. Is this an improvement on our beloved paper book? Are we really set for a seismic shift in how we read and enjoy books?
To explore these and other questions, we've invited a representative from Sony to discuss the cutting-edge e-book reader and its implications for the future
of books and reading. 6:30 for 7 on Wednesday, 28 April at
Deans Place Hotel. Tickets - �15, including a two-course meal; cash bar
available.
Tickets in advance from Deans Place; call 01323 870 248. |
Teatime Book Swap - Saturday 8th May
|  Expect a bit of everything at Scott Pack's Book Swap - the first time this London-based author-centric event has travelled outside the city.
Scott,
a publisher with Harper Collins, will join a panel of authors on stage at
Alfriston's War Memorial Hall for an afternoon of chat, advice - and a chance
for you to trade a book you've read for one you haven't.
The
panel will be available to discuss any topic you care to mention, from the
naming of pets to the shaming of politicians - touching, perhaps, on books both
current and past.
But
the authors are only part of the story. Bring along a book that you don't want
to keep, and entice other audience members to trade for one of their volumes.
Doors open at 2:30 for 3pm, and the price of admission is sweet: Bake a
cake to share and you can join in free -- or pay �5 either in advance at
Much Ado or at the door.
And we'll serve refreshments, of course - the tea-time event will
include tea and cakes provided by you, the audience.
It all makes for a fun, relaxed afternoon of book swaps and
discussion.
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Just Published: Fine Press Editions
| Hugh Fowler-Wright: Piper in Print
 This is a beautiful celebration of John Piper's graphic
work, filled with examples of his designs ranging from book and magazine
covers to illustrations and advertisements.
Noted as a fine artist, Piper nonetheless kept
one foot firmly in the more commercial realm of graphics. His artistic
ideas and energy percolated throughout his work.This gorgeous volume includes essays by five experts discussing different aspects of Pipers' forays into 'lesser' arts, ranging from prints to illustrations to textile design. A checklist of items offers a useful guide to the numerous publications Piper worked on; and 250 colour illustrations make this a lavish, beautiful book that Piper fans will cherish.
Piper in Print is available in two different editions:
Standard edition- Limited edition of 384 copies, signed by Hugh
Fowler-Wright. Includes check-list and bibliography.
Filled with
gorgeous Colour reproductions and Black and White photographs. �96
Special Edition- 2 volume set with leather spine in a slipcase, limited edition of 96 copies, signed by Hugh Fowler-Wright. This special edition offers a
series of fascinating essays exploring different aspects of Piper's printed
work. The accompanying portfolio includes reproductions of
prints and a film poster; and reproductions of designs and articles
presented in small pamphlets. Includes a check-list and bibliography. �296
(Stop in at the shop to view, or
visit our website for more illustrations and to order using our safe,
secure, convenient on-line ordering service - just click here.)
Ronald Searle at 90 - What! Already?
 Delightful, witty and amusing (when he isn't being scaborous and controversial), satirist and social commentator Ronald Searle is a legend.
This delightful book offers a collection of cartoons and illustrations from decades of illuminating social mores.
Introduced by Quentin Blake, this diverting celebration of a Hogarthian figure is published in an edition of only 280 copies, each signed by Searle. �46
(Stop in to see a copy, or order on-line through our website - you can see more pictures of the book and place your order by simply clicking here - scroll through the other Prveioius Parrot Press books to find Searle's book.)
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Edifice Complex
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Work continues at Much Ado's new premises: The contractor has already whipped off the roof and whipped it back on, and bashed out the old windows and replaced them with identical new ones. So the barn is (mostly) safe against the April showers and squalls - and work continues apace.
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Don't Forget...Letter Writing Weekend Returns!
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 Is letter writing a dying art? We hope not - so we're hosting an entire weekend dedicated to the pleasures of writing and sending a hand-written note!
We'll provide pens, paper and a place to write during the weekend of
17th-18th April; all you need do is come along and enjoy!
And to help even more, we'll even post UK letters for you, for free.
Letter-writing consultant Sara Jane Webster, an award-winning Haiku
poet and artist, will be offering support and encouragement - as well as
names and addresses of people who would welcome letters, just in case
you've left their address book at home.
You may remember that we ran this event last year, as well, and it was
fabulous - we mailed more than 70 letters, and heard from lots of
customers about how much they enjoyed it. So we're especially looking
forward to this year's weekend of note-sending.
No reservations are needed - anyone who visits the shop on Saturday,
17th April from 11am to 5pm on Sunday, 18th April from 1pm to 4pm will have an
opportunity to write a letter, so long as writing space is available. |
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There's lots coming up, so save these dates:
A Special Supper Club with Sarah Raven
Sarah will design the menu for the evening's meal and join an informal question and answer session that will make this an especially memorable Supper Club. Details, including price, to be announced - Wednesday, 30 June
Tiny Campsites weekend with Dixe Wills
Drop into Much Ado to meet author and naturalist Dixe Wills, who will be camping in the Much Ado garden and imparting his wisdom on the most beautiful places to camp in the UK.
- Saturday, 12 June
We'll have more details in our next e-newsletter, so stay tuned . . .
Till then, we'll look forward to seeing you in the shop -
Best Wishes,
Cate, Nash and all the gang at Much Ado Books
Much Ado Books, High Street, Alfriston, East Sussex, UK BN26 5TY
www.muchadobooks.com
shop@muchadobooks.com
01323 871222
(From abroad: 011 44 1323 871 222)
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