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Comment on The Sand-Reckoner’s Diagram by thebellinicard

thebellinicard — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:10:58 +0000

What you say about diagrams is so interesting; the particular diagram I refer to, the Sand Reckoner’s Diagram, has of course an ancient and interesting history which Malcom Stewart’s ‘Patterns of Eternity’ explores.
I’ve just taken up fencing again myself, this time foil; I’m proud to record that my son Izzy has emerged as West Dorset champion.

Comment on The Sand-Reckoner’s Diagram by Peter Maleady

Peter Maleady — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:00:49 +0000

devices such as the sand reckoner’s diagram have been used in sword practice for centurie. the japanese used and still use them in kendo. the spanish school of rapier fencing also used a similar diagram. the antonio bandera’s film of zorro shows him exercising on a spanish fencing star. each point of the star required a different stance, grip, etc. the spanish practiced on these obsessively which led to reflexive actions in a duel and made the spanish amongst the best swordsmen in the renaissance. there is a web article on this subject in one of the historical fencing sites out of new york (sorry, i don’t have the reference at hand)..
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Comment on Jason Goodwin’s Website by thebellinicard

thebellinicard — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:24:57 +0000

Thank you, Joyce, and let’s hope nothing ruffles the harmony of Hawaii. I’m working on another Yashim story now, An Evil Eye. It’s set around the harem of the young Sultan Abdulmecid, in an environment where magic and superstition were live realities; not to mention the old sins of envy and greed.

If you like the books, do tell a friend!

Comment on Jason Goodwin’s Website by Joyce Gibbons

Joyce Gibbons — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:33:20 +0000

I love all of your books! I live in Hawaii where there are many different cultures living in harmony as it is in Istanbul. I do hope you continue the Yashim mysteries. Will there be another one out soon???

Comment on Harrogate Crime Writing Festival by thebellinicard

thebellinicard — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:55:11 +0000

So glad you enjoyed it! Parallels not too sharply drawn, but I know what you mean. We love Donna Leon too!

Comment on Harrogate Crime Writing Festival by ana manwaring

ana manwaring — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:26:45 +0000

Jason, I just finished the book. Loved it. I, too, wonder about the parallels between Donna Leon’s Commissario Brunetti.
Thanks for a good read.

Comment on Yashim in America by thebellinicard

thebellinicard — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:05:32 +0000

Thank you, Giorgio – I’m so glad you found faithful echoes of your city in The Bellini Card.
Yashim is indeed on his next case: it is called An Evil Eye. Should be out next Summer….

Comment on Yashim in America by Giorgio Tosi

Giorgio Tosi — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:58:03 +0000

I just finished reading “The Bellini Card”.
Excellent novel, I had such a great time reading it…
Being grown up in Venice I was amazed to rediscover some of the feeling and nuances you can get in the city. I’m hoping my friend Yashim comes back soon with a new adventure.

Comment on Yashim’s Istanbul – The Movie! by Taner

Taner — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:37:08 +0000

Jason Goodwin is probably one of the best writers at the moment.
I have read The Janissary Three in Dutch and Turkish,The snake stone and the Bellini card.Wonderfull and very exciting books,thanks Jason Goodwin.Please keep on writing about The Janissarie’s.I wish you and your family good luck.

Comment on US and Canadian reviews by pauline vandienst

pauline vandienst — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:27:13 +0000

Subliem geschreven
De brand in Istanbul en De kaart van Bellini .
Nu de zweedse scrijver Henning Mankell gestopt is met trillers schrijven is nu de weg vrij voor Goodwin !
Hoop dat er snel wéér een boek verschijnt
En mogelijk een verfilming van zijn boeken komen.