Wonderful Anthology with a "Surprise Ending"!

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	• The Muse In The Bottle: Great Writers on the Joy of Drinking Charles Coulombe Citadel, 2002 - 224 pages average customer review:based on 4 reviews view larger image
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One of the most entertaining reads ever!

Charles Coulombe has given us a well edited selection of entertaining and humorous works on alcohol, filled with his witty comments which are almost as enjoyable as the selections presented!

It is unbelievable how enjoyable a glass of port, a fine wine or a fine imported beer Like Bass Pale Ale or New Castle Brown Ale can be with this book in your lap. Coulombe's writing is simply the best!

A Perfect Christmas Gift

One's delight mounts as the collected works approach our own age. Lucius Beebe's report of vintage 1922 advice (e.g., "only show offs drink more than one bottle of champagne at breakfast") is typical of the delights of this collection. Hollywood is unlikely to show you an invasion from outer space brought to heel by the warmth of a humble tavern, but you can find that here. Many authors I have never read before are in these pages, and I plan to get to know other works by these folks based on the fine stories presented by Mr. Coulombe.

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Wonderful Anthology with a "Surprise Ending"!

Absolutely delightful collection of lore, legends, tales, poems, short stories, etc. about wine, beer, and the charm of "pub culture" in general. Beautifully produced and printed, brilliant choice of authors. Spans the ages from classical antiquity to the present, with such literary lights as Petronius, Fielding, Dickens, Twain, Chesterton, Lovecraft, Bradbury, McCourt, and many more. Best "surprise" was the very last story, ONE FOR THE ROAD, by newcomer Mark Alessio -- profound, atmospheric, gritty, masterfully constructed, everything a short story ought to be! Hope to see more by Alessio in the future. A book to be savored, slowly, along with a glass of your favorite vintage or brew -- buy and enjoy!

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Fantastic Anthology

Fantastic anthology of drinking stories and reviews from known and yet to be known authors. Some uncommon appraoches to writing and amazing landscapes created by various authors. Especially enjoyed the story of the "Joss Bar" - anyone know where it is?