We stand corrected

This is the first time one of our authors has commented on A Different Stripe, and, because he has pointed out an error in the post, I feel that I should reproduce Uncle's note in full:

Dear Ms Sara,

I am very pleased that the first volume of the biography of my life by J.P.Martin has been republished. I feel I must point out, however, the factual inaccuracy in your piece. Britain may well have abandoned this 'old' system of coinage but I am pleased to say that we, at Homeward, are proud to continue it's usage.

Your Sincerely

Uncle

Though I knew that Uncle had his own blog, Tales from Homeward, I was too shy to write to him directly. So I'm very glad that he wrote to us first. There are only so many volumes of Uncle's biography available and if you want to catch up with the goings-on at Homeward, this is definitely the place to look.

For instance, did you know about the program Red Idol, which follows the yearly search for "the most ardent anarchist in Badfort," or that Uncle is courting Hugh Grant to play him in his biopic?

And just to make sure that Old Monkey remains happy in his capacity as book-keeper to Uncle, NYRB will be publishing the second volume of Uncle tales, Uncle Cleans Up, next fall. We promise, would we have this nice cover if we weren't?

 

Comments

[Chris Paul]

Any plans to publish the other four titles? These seem to have been neglected in paperback reprints also. Badgertown, Detective, Claudius, Treacle. Get to it.

[hitmouse]

that bloated fool unk has pulled a swiftie on you again. the fat trunk cannot be allowed to continue to flaunt his wealth, while we remain homeless, bereft of "black tom" and without grub.

down with the tyrant, and his lickspittle lackey the monkey.

the skewers are being sharpened, and my mate jellytussle has a plan which will show the tusked tyrant up for what he is.

Hitmouse PP Beaver

[Uncle]

Dear Mr Mike,

I hav give the Old Monkey a severe reprimand - he transcribes my dictaphone recordings for web purposes. His spelling is atrocious, and his knowledge, of commas apostrophes and there proper, usage is apalling.

I often tell him he needs to study the works of the great playwright Sir Ernest Wiseman and what he wrote if he is ever going to improve his literal skills.

I think he is too busy eating, shoots and leaves.

That's is the problem when you employ monkeys.

Yours Sincerely

Uncle

[Mike]

I fear this must be a Badfort impersonator writing to you. As Uncle has a BA he would certainly know the difference between "its" and "it's"!

[The Old Monkey]

Dear Ms Sara,

The Waldorf Astoria are aware of Uncle's usual requirements. As soon as they know who you are booking it for they will make sure he has the suite with the extra large bath, and furniture for the 'larger' person. Remember that one extra room is required for his supply of bananas.

Yours Sincerely

The Old Monkey

[Uncle]

Dear Ms Sara,

That is indeed wonderful news for my fans.

Apart from further volumes of my biography, there is, of course, my cookbook, my many volumes of poetry and my plays yet to be published.

I have not been dubbed the "Bard of Homeward" for nothing.

I have some spare time in October so I am happy to discuss these projects with you then.

If you could book my accommodation I would be most grateful - I usually stay at the Waldorf Astoria Tower Suite.

The Old Monkey will be in touch regarding my requirements.

Yours Sincerely

Uncle