Category Archives: Gertrude Stein

More about the yearly conference of the American Literature Association (ALA) http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/english/ala2/american_literature_association_2010.htm dedicated to Gertrude Stein, taking place in San Francisco from May 27 to May 30: The link tells you about where and where to stay. A particular focus … Continue reading →

For the beginning of a busy week: “It takes a lot of time to be a genius, you have to sit around so much doing nothing, really doing nothing.” “The world is covered all over with people but geniuses are … Continue reading →

The deep question, What have we learned from writing in the past year? is still drawing circles and surprising answers among the She Writers. Here is one from Gertrude: what she learned about writing from her dog, Basket: “Basket although … Continue reading →

After saying “Melly Christmas” with Alice (Blog # 17), it’s time to say Zappy New Year! A little time-out was needed. Or, if you like, a comma. “A long complicated sentence should force itself upon you, make you know yourself … Continue reading →

For the beginning of a busy week, a busy year: “It takes a lot of time to be a genius, you have to sit around so much doing nothing, really doing nothing.” “The world is covered all over with people … Continue reading →

Gertrude’s favorite little armchairs, tapestried by Jack-of-all-trades Alice with designs Picasso had made for them. When you look at the cover of the American edition of my book (blog # 23) you will notice that Picasso’s armchair design was used … Continue reading →

Publishing in Europe and publishing in the USA are two different beasts. I first brought out my photobiography in Germany. When I heard that two women had taken over the renowned literary publishing company Arche Verlag I instantly contacted them … Continue reading →