That is one nice book cover. You must be proud.
Book covers are my obsession.

Le messie juif

I'm very curious as to what the the meaning is of the star of David caught in a lightbulb. I know the star represents the Jewish people and they look caught in a confined space, being the promised land, but maybe that's a fairly simple explanation for beautiful cover art,,.

Let a light shine on Ybe.

And reading the quote on the bottom, you can add: If you put a light in it's right setting, it shines!

it's = its

Penguin

The cover of the Penguin edition (see 2007/09/13 ) is a masterpiece of graphic design.

Oscar

Why wont you explain your metaphor: “sticking a hand (and arm) furthest down the throat of human nature”?

Ilanit

To illuminate your understanding of this metaphor, I would recommend reading more of Mr Coetzee's and Mr Grunberg's works.

Oscar

give me a f*** brake.

Friendly World

Ilanit,
Please remember it's a friendly friendly world.
By the way, your sister is hiding. Remember I am going to cook for you. Do you like pancakes? Arnon once came to me for pancakes. As you know it ended in a fight and me knocking out some of Arnon's teeth, but I guess you won't joke around about my pancake baking style.
There is also have a place left for one more 'roundmiss'.

My dear Johannes

It’s quite difficult to stay friendly with smartass patronizing answers to perfectly sincere questions. I’m sorry but intellectuals wannabee’s can drive me nuts.
My sister decided not to participate. Unfortunately. It goes without saying that I deeply regret her decision since it doesn’t grant me any dinner.

Ilanit,
Never trust your family.
My little sister also won't travel to Kortrijk. She is a brilliant scholar who is studying next weekend.
Why did your sister decide not to wrestle?

Johannes

When I asked her that her answer was: ”I’m not a wrestling type”. She is a dentist.

Ilanit

A little sincerity is a dangerous thing, and a great deal of it is absolutely fatal.

Oscar

I think you should stop reading Grunberg for a while. You obviously try to imitate his style. It’s transparent and not quite as sharp. Maybe you should go back to quoting Laura. Made you much less annoying.
You think this sincere answer is fatal?

I must agree on Ilanit's point of view now. I start liking Ilanit more and more. I always like the people I dislike at first the most.

tnx Dens

I like u 2.
When I was younger I use to have the same thing with people. Later on I realized I disliked them because they challenged me. They reflected my weak points and made me think about them. Now I TRY to be grateful.

Ilanit,
Can I get her phone number? Not that I distrust your diplomatic abilities, but I will get you this meal. Trust me.
The competing women decide themselves what to wear. Burkas, catsuits, a grandmother's knitted sweater...

Dens,
I don't like to sound like a bible salesman but what about your sister? Or your mother perhaps?

Johannes

You sound very desperate. Are you very desperate Johannes?

Thanks

Ilanit,
Off course I feel desperate. Some people of the mud wrestle organisation called some women and they instantly said yes. Maybe it is because they are women.
I found none, only a roundmiss - she is very cool though, nonetheless it makes me sad, because this makes me two times the loser I am.
In the mud wrestle organisation we also have this contest of finding the most women. The winner goes on a holiday to a tropical island, paid by the others.
My score is zip, also thanks to you and your sister. And now you would like to kick my ass as an extra? Well thank you very much!

kick your ass?

when did I say that?
You know I secretly desire you, so kicking ass is out of the question. well, unless you would want me to.
But If you really serious I don’t mind mailing you my sisters number. We change the rules though:
If you convince her I will cook for you, if not- your doing the cooking and I expect at least 3 course menu.

Vampire

Ilanit,
Because it wasn't a very sincere question. Since you are an expert on what's sincere and what's not you know what I mean.
I also ask insincere questions on a regular basis, so don't feel bad about it.
I'm not calling your sister anymore, you can tell her to call me.
She cares for peace, or she doesn't care for peace: 0031-(0)616010415
I am a vampire, so I mostly sleep during the day. Calling in the night is a better option.

I loved my mother when I was young. I didn't love my sister when I was young. I wouldn't say I hate my mother now, but I don't love her like I love my sister. It really fits.

Johannes

I don’t think my sis will call, but you are a very brave vampire to publish your number on the internet.
PS. I’m not claiming I’m an expert on sincerity.

Dens

In the ‘end’ everything fits.

Ilanit,
Publishing phone numbers is not brave, come on. It's the same when I say what my shoesize is.
You are right, you didn't claim to be an expert on sincerity - Oscar seems to be one though; I meant you are an expert on asking sincere questions.

Johannes

I think there is a difference between publishing your shoe size and your phone number, but if not brave, you are most certainly a cute vampire.
By the way: where is Noa? and how come we hear nothing from her in regard to the mud wrestling?
Noa are you out there? Are you still in New York?

I called Johannes, just to check his courage, it was a Chinese take away, very nice number 33 btw

Telephone

Wulfy15Wulfy15,
I was indeed called by two people. Some people are just bored.
If your telephone doesn't work correctly come and visit me at: Laan van Meerdervoort 168a in The Hague.
My doorbell doesn't function that well but you have my number.

Johannes

He just lost all his privacy (didn't we all?) but Johannes is very classy, check out the grandeur (http://homepage.residentie.net/~schram-12/anvolthuis.htm) of the front of the most respectfull Chinese restaurant in The Hague.

Johannes
Maybe you should admit that after all
you are a Chinese take away

Some note

''Everything is luxury compair to Afghanistan'''?
Well, you should stay with my father for a couple weeks.
The frontcover looks nice, it reminds me of Eindhoven.

Vera,
I have an Indonesian takeaway as a neighbour.