Rob Spence
@spencro.bsky.social
Former Eng Lit academic. I have written
about Ford Madox Ford, Louis de Bernieres, Wyndham Lewis, Penelope Fitzgerald, Robert Nye, but mainly about Anthony Burgess, a fellow Mancunian. robspence.org.uk Reviews at shinynewbooks.co.uk
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about Ford Madox Ford, Louis de Bernieres, Wyndham Lewis, Penelope Fitzgerald, Robert Nye, but mainly about Anthony Burgess, a fellow Mancunian. robspence.org.uk Reviews at shinynewbooks.co.uk
victorcrabbe on Insta
Viareggio looking lovely in the November sunshine.
November 6, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Viareggio looking lovely in the November sunshine.
I'm reminded of this, just down the road from where I am now, at Peccioli, in Tuscany.
November 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I'm reminded of this, just down the road from where I am now, at Peccioli, in Tuscany.
A real eye-opener of an exhibition, for me anyway. I wasn’t aware of Boldini, de Nittis or Zandomeneghi, and now I am! Complimenti a Palazzo Blu! #belleepoquepisa #palazzoblu
October 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A real eye-opener of an exhibition, for me anyway. I wasn’t aware of Boldini, de Nittis or Zandomeneghi, and now I am! Complimenti a Palazzo Blu! #belleepoquepisa #palazzoblu
Midnight finish tonight at Pordenone. Powerful speeches by this year's Jean Mitry award winners, who stressed the vital role of culture in our troubled times. Well done Andrea Cuarterolo and Georgina Torello for their online journal and Paula Félix-Didier for her archival work. #cinemamutopordenone
October 11, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Midnight finish tonight at Pordenone. Powerful speeches by this year's Jean Mitry award winners, who stressed the vital role of culture in our troubled times. Well done Andrea Cuarterolo and Georgina Torello for their online journal and Paula Félix-Didier for her archival work. #cinemamutopordenone
I think people make Ulysses more of a challenge than it actually is, and there are numerous guides, but this one stands out for me.
September 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I think people make Ulysses more of a challenge than it actually is, and there are numerous guides, but this one stands out for me.
Great suggestion. As a youth, reading Holmes for the first time, I loved this. Wish I still had it.
September 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Great suggestion. As a youth, reading Holmes for the first time, I loved this. Wish I still had it.
Possibly the most rewarding big read is Proust. And this is the ideal companion.
September 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Possibly the most rewarding big read is Proust. And this is the ideal companion.
The gang were not entirely convinced by the choice of getaway car.
September 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The gang were not entirely convinced by the choice of getaway car.
Good to see New Scientist addressing the key issues of our time.
September 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Good to see New Scientist addressing the key issues of our time.
Today's Telegraph... I could go on, but you get the idea.
September 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Today's Telegraph... I could go on, but you get the idea.
This is from William Palmer's book "In Love With Hell", which is about writers and alcohol. Frustratingly, he doesn't give a source.
August 30, 2025 at 11:06 AM
This is from William Palmer's book "In Love With Hell", which is about writers and alcohol. Frustratingly, he doesn't give a source.
I see the top benefit for 12 quid a month is “far fewer asks for support”…
August 28, 2025 at 8:20 AM
I see the top benefit for 12 quid a month is “far fewer asks for support”…
Ooh, fascinating. The YouTube clip on your blog is, unfortunately, replaced by this:
August 11, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Ooh, fascinating. The YouTube clip on your blog is, unfortunately, replaced by this:
Post a book you love from the 1970s.
July 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Post a book you love from the 1970s.
@plashingvole.bsky.social @cathfeely.bsky.social This just popped up on Instagram.
July 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
@plashingvole.bsky.social @cathfeely.bsky.social This just popped up on Instagram.
