A Commonplace Book Primer, by Richard Katzev
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A Commonplace Book Primer, by Richard Katzev
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This volume is an introduction to the practice keeping a reading notebook, sometimes referred to as a commonplace book. Most readers do not keep a record of the memorable passages they come upon in the books they read. However, there is much to be gained by doing so. A Commonplace Book Primer is designed to illustrate these benefits and the value it can have for readers all forms of literature.
A Commonplace Book Primer, by Richard Katzev- Amazon Sales Rank: #1598263 in Books
- Published on: 2015-03-23
- Released on: 2015-03-23
- Original language: English
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .28" w x 6.00" l,
- Binding: Paperback
- 110 pages
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A very nice introduction to what has become a rather obscure subject By Michael K. Smith When I was a developing book-nerd in high school some fifty years ago, I rather self-consciously began writing down brief extracts from the books I read, the thoughts or observations that really got to me. I eventually got too busy with Real Life to keep it up, but when I came into possession of my own computer c.1980, I started keeping notes again. By that time, I recognized that the practice had a long history and that many people of a reflective and intellectual bent have maintained notebooks of thoughts and quotes from their reading -- almost hand-written, it's part of the psychological process -- and that the result is known as a "commonplace" book. (The OED defines "commonplaces" as "passages important for later reference.") Nowadays, largely because of my library background, I tend to write whole reviews of what I read, but I still maintain a number of topical text files of quotes and excerpts.As the definition says, the urge to underline passages or to copy them out enables you to return to them later, to think again about what they say and how and why they made an impression on you. It leads one to a deeper form of reading and aids one's fleeting memory. It may even lead to a deeper understanding of oneself. Some people jot down something every month or two, some copy out large masses of material from almost every book. And people have been doing this since Aristotle, who recommended the practice. Thomas Jefferson did it, and W. H. Auden, and Erasmus, and E. M. Forster, and Emerson, and Milton, and Charles Curtis. And, of course, quite a few ordinary, thoughtful readers.Katzev goes into the tradition and practice of keeping a commonplace book, gives many examples from many types, and reports the results of an informal survey on purpose and methodology that he conducted by mail (he's a psychologist by profession so that was almost inevitable). Then he explores the more recent phenomenon of commonplace books (or their equivalent) on the Web, as well as the practice of categorization by subject -- or not, because some note-takers strongly resist the idea.It's an intriguing and thought-provoking (and quite short) book that might encourage you to buy a nice Moleskin and a good fountain pen and start recording thoughts from your own reading. And the author didn't start his book until he was in his fifties, so it's never too late to start. I'm forced to add, however, that even though the author decided to self-publish this small work, he would have benefitted from a third-party copyedit.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. a smart contribution By manthasam An important piece in contemporary understanding and use for the Renaissance tradition of the commonplace book, Katzev's literary experiment expresses genuine interest in and appreciation for maintaining a commonplace book today. Many of the most accessible resources for contemporary commonplacing are included, but the majority of the analysis looks only at Katzev's personal commonplacing experiences as evidence. Overall, this is an in-depth look at one man's experience with reading and recording notable passages that ultimately reveals an honest hope for reviving the Renaissance ideal. It could, however, gain more credibility and much improvement with some proofreading.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. but like other reviewers said By KJones It was an ok book, but like other reviewers said, needs an editor. It hasn't been too inspirational to me, it focuses on the idea of "how lovely it is to keep such a book" and not much practical advice.
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