Oct 31 2008
William Wharton, 1925-2008
As a commenter noted on my previous post, William Wharton, Author, Dies at 82:
Phillip and I are saddened to learn about this, that we won’t be reading anything new from him. You learn a lot about him and his family through his books, and he seemed to be someone you’d want to hang around with.
I’m going to reread Houseboat on the Seine: it’s a celebration of his life. Highly recommended. It’ll make you laugh and make you cry. I enjoyed ALL his books.
William Wharton was an accomplished painter but I never saw much of his work until Phillip found this YouTube video of his paintings:
Phillip and I were coincidentally discussing an old interview of Wharton the day before we heard of his death: Reasons for Life: A conversation with William Wharton.
He talks about influences in his life including painters. An interesting interview.
Now go read one of his excellent books.
Update: An informative obituary of Wharton from The Guardian.
Related Posts:
- Where is William Wharton?
- Some rumblings about Birdy by William Wharton
I would like to go down the street now to my local pub, order a single malt and lift a glass to William Wharton.
I have a lunch break in 45 minutes. I may just do that.
jesus I think I read birdy almost 20-25 years ago…still a favorite as is the movie which is suprising…but I thought the movie was a great adaptation…thanks guys I will attempt ot read some of the ones I had not read…