Michelle Y. Souliere
Autore di Strange Maine: True Tales from the Pine Tree State
Sull'Autore
Fonte dell'immagine: The author making a pondside foray in Evergreen Cemetery, Portland, Maine.
Opere di Michelle Y. Souliere
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Informazioni generali
- Sesso
- female
- Nazionalità
- USA
- Luogo di residenza
- Portland, Maine, USA
- Istruzione
- Maine College of Art (BFA)
- Attività lavorative
- bookshop owner
- Breve biografia
- Michelle Souliere is the author and editor of the Strange Maine blog, winner of the Portland Phoenix's "Best Blog" award in 2008 and 2009, and the Strange Maine Gazette, its print offshoot. She is the founder of the Green Hand Bookshop in Portland, Maine. Michelle spends much of her so-called free time doing research for Strange Maine, and collecting stories from friends and strangers that feed this pursuit. Another activity commanding a portion of her time is that of creating artwork for local display and publication, which includes drawing, painting, and ridiculous amounts of photography. Her bookshop is kept interesting by its adjacency to the International Cryptozoology Museum, a decor made up of curious and sometimes inexplicable knickknacks, and a constant deluge of incoming books (bring waders). She likes Maine very much.
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Strange Maine:: True Tales from the Pine Tree State di Michelle Y. Souliere
Questa recensione è stata scritta per Recensori in anteprima di LibraryThing.I lived in Maine for a few years and I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Questa recensione è stata scritta per Recensori in anteprima di LibraryThing.“ Strange Maine “ is a above average book. It is based on the author's blog of the same name. I will have to confess that I thought that Maine had been covered the “Weird Series” such as “Weird New York” or Weird California”. After doing some rather superficial checking I found that Maine is not covered any of that series or any other. So for those looking the strange, odd, paranormal, etc. in Pine Tree State, this would be your book.
The author Michelle Souliere has has a more then competent job in putting this volume together. Her work reflects the many facets of picturesque Maine. Those not usually seen or even looked for by tourists or even probably most locals. I was continually surprised by the amount of detail that she offers on the many bits of lore without making it boring She also goes into the sadder parts of the culture of modern America. When she describes the vandalism and general neglect of the state's monuments such as Portland’s East and West Cemeteries. In fact she begins her book with a plea to her
readers that “ This book is not intended as a guide to trespassing”. Too often we tend to wreak havoc and destroy those things that like we like or love.
I can recommend this book to all who like and can appreciate local lore, arcane things and a good ghost story.… (altro)
The author Michelle Souliere has has a more then competent job in putting this volume together. Her work reflects the many facets of picturesque Maine. Those not usually seen or even looked for by tourists or even probably most locals. I was continually surprised by the amount of detail that she offers on the many bits of lore without making it boring She also goes into the sadder parts of the culture of modern America. When she describes the vandalism and general neglect of the state's monuments such as Portland’s East and West Cemeteries. In fact she begins her book with a plea to her
readers that “ This book is not intended as a guide to trespassing”. Too often we tend to wreak havoc and destroy those things that like we like or love.
I can recommend this book to all who like and can appreciate local lore, arcane things and a good ghost story.… (altro)
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Suralon | 7 altre recensioni | Dec 26, 2010 |
Suralon | 7 altre recensioni | Dec 26, 2010 | Questa recensione è stata scritta per Recensori in anteprima di LibraryThing.I found this book to be entertaining, albeit short. I had expected this to be mostly about paranormal areas and history of Maine, but was pleasantly surprised at the unusual museums and roadside attractions (Hubcap Heaven, for one).
I was most drawn to the historical story of the doctor who murdered his lender. Some stories I felt should've been elaborated upon more. I would not mind reading more from this author
I was most drawn to the historical story of the doctor who murdered his lender. Some stories I felt should've been elaborated upon more. I would not mind reading more from this author
1 Tygerlander | 7 altre recensioni | Dec 9, 2010 |
Tygerlander | 7 altre recensioni | Dec 9, 2010 | Questa recensione è stata scritta per Recensori in anteprima di LibraryThing.I enjoyed the stories in this book, delivered in an informal, chatty tone. the history behind the stories/areas is thorough and interesting. I do have to agree with the review that the book tends to be heavier into introduction than substance, but I wasn't put off by that in this instance. My only regret, really, is that there wasn't more - I find it a bit hard to believe that what's here is all that's strange in Maine - I guess I'd been expecting something along the lines of the "Weird books" (Weird New England, etc.) - with personal experiences, follow-ups, etc.
Not a favorite book, but one I'd enjoy maintaining in my collection.… (altro)
Not a favorite book, but one I'd enjoy maintaining in my collection.… (altro)
Statistiche
- Opere
- 2
- Utenti
- 48
- Popolarità
- #325,720
- Voto
- 3.5
- Recensioni
- 8
- ISBN
- 4
- Preferito da
- 1
