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Phil Baker (1) (1961–)

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Phil Baker is the author of The Dedalus Book of Absinthe; The Devil is a Gentleman: The Life & Times of Dennis Wheatley; and William S Burroughs. He has also written an academic book on Beckett, and reviews for several newspapers and journals.

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1961
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UK

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Wonderfully researched and a great approach to a biography.
 
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JayLivernois | Aug 25, 2022 |
The facts are interesting, as is Wheatley's life and writing, but this book was spoiled to a large degree by the obvious dislike of the author for its subject matter. That Wheatley was not a great writer of literature has never been denied, least of all by Wheatley himself, but to constantly refer to this time and again and to continually use snide phrasing when talking about his character just got irritating. I would have preferred a biography that was unbiased either for or against. This was very much angled against. Saved by the subject matter, not by the writing.… (mer)
 
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nwdavies | Aug 21, 2014 |
This work, which details the cultural significance of absinthe during the 18th and 19th centuries, is brilliantly written and historically accurate. Phil Baker draws parallels between absinthe consumption and the literary movements in Paris and London, and does so with the grace of a poet and the historical accuracy of a scholar. I truly enjoyed reading the history of absinthe and its influence on the written word, and would recommend this book to any one interested n the history of the Green Fairy.… (mer)
 
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skane86 | 4 andra recensioner | Nov 29, 2012 |
This book examines the history and culture behind the mystery of the quintessential "green fairy," and explains the stigma behind the wonderful concoction. It makes me want to grab my glass, sugar cube, and slotted spoon right now!
 
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sealford | 4 andra recensioner | Jun 11, 2010 |

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419
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#58,191
Betyg
4.1
Recensioner
7
ISBN
57
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