Competition: uncover a classic

Win the chance to see your name in print

Hesperus Press is a small, independent publisher and this year they are celebrating their 10th anniversary; they have launched a competition to celebrate.

They want you to recommend an out-of-print book that you would like to see back in print. You need to write a 500 word introduction explaining why you believe the book is worthy of re-publishing.  If they publish your choice, it will come out in September, and will include your introduction.

Closing date is 1st June, so there's no time to delay - more details here.

Webster's latest from The Oldie

As the internet slowly grows up, I enjoy watching our legal system scampering after it and all the splendid new employment opportunities that it presents for m’learned friends.

As it turns out, the courts have been pretty sensible in the way in which they have been re-interpreting elderly laws to fit the digital world. This should not be difficult; theft is theft and libel is libel, whether it is online or in the real world.

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Fabulous response from Oldie readers

A little while ago I sent an email to everyone who has ever emailed me (impertinent, I know) to ask for support for my two eldest children's efforts to raise money for Cancer Relief UK.

I am thrilled to be able to say that the both finished - despite, in Celia's case, some injuries which threatened her participation.  The official results are here.

We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of spirit and openness of wallets that has been shown - thank you very much indeed.  So far, they have raised over £6,500, over £2,000 of which has come from Oldie readers  You can follow the success by clicking here.  I shouldn't be surprised; all the emails I get from readers are charming and thoughtful. That's Oldie readers for you.

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Webster's latest from The Oldie

I would normally be amongst the last to suggest any increase in state control; I generally disapprove of interference with what we do and I am keen to encourage us all to be grown up and look after ourselves. No nanny state for me, please. However, I’m beginning to think that we might soon need some sort of supervision of our internet service providers (ISPs); they are getting away with too much at the moment.

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The Oldie - first with the news

You might be amused that the very current story about the Government changing the laws so that it can follow our emails (click here), a story spread all over the media, was mentioned in my column in the January 2011 issue  (you can see it here) over a year ago!

The Oldie is always first with the news.