Strange Is Normal: The Amazing Life of Colin Wilson (2010) [1 DVD - 1 AVI]
"The interviewers and creators of this DVD are to be commended for their efforts in weaving together this most cherished account of Colin Wilson..." - Amazon Review (5 Stars)
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YouTube Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PAAIYBKd4Y
Homepage: http://www.reality-entertainment.com/films/titles/strange-is...
In the early 1950s, Colin Wilson left his school in the north of England with no qualifications and worked at a series of labouring jobs.
To save money, he slept in a sleeping bag on Hampstead Heath and spent his evenings reading literature, science and philosopy in public libraries.
In 1956 he became famous overnight with the publication of his first book, The Outsider, which rocked the literaray establishment and was hailed as a work of genius.
It was a study of the "outsider" in world literature which demonstrated a phenomenal breadth of learning that many critics found astonishing in a grammar school boy with no higher education.
Fifty-seven years on, and never out of print in English, the book's still widely read and discussed, having been translated into over thirty languages.
In the 1970s his work took a new turn with his wide-ranging and original, "Occult Trilogy" - The Occult (1971), Mysteries (1978) and Beyond The Occult (1988). They amounted to a monumental 1600 pages.
Whatever their shortcomings, the books had enormous value in that they covered a vast area of ground and introduced an entire generation to thousands of obscure and not-so-obscure magicians, writers, mystics, psychics, psychologists and philosophers.
Colin Wilson eventually wrote over 150 books and plays (many are on the tracker).
Wilson has a very original and perceptive mind. His prose-style has great clarity and made many dense and obscure matters comprehensible to a general audience.
This film is a tribute to his life and work.
The production values are pretty shoddy with an occasionally shaky camera, off-mic questions from the interviewer and suchlike. Amateur perhaps, but in the literal sense of the word - i.e., a labour of love.
It's aimed primarily at fans, but, as one Amazon reviewer wrote: "The interviewers and creators of this DVD are to be commended for their efforts..."
All the more so, I would add, because sadly, in June 2012, Colin Wilson suffered a massive stroke and lost the ability to speak.
They got there just in time.
Enjoy!![:-)]()
Amazon Reviews
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"The interviewers and creators of this DVD are to be commended for their efforts in weaving together this most cherished account of Colin Wilson..." - Amazon Review (5 Stars)
YouTube Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PAAIYBKd4Y
Homepage: http://www.reality-entertainment.com/films/titles/strange-is...
In the early 1950s, Colin Wilson left his school in the north of England with no qualifications and worked at a series of labouring jobs.
To save money, he slept in a sleeping bag on Hampstead Heath and spent his evenings reading literature, science and philosopy in public libraries.
In 1956 he became famous overnight with the publication of his first book, The Outsider, which rocked the literaray establishment and was hailed as a work of genius.
It was a study of the "outsider" in world literature which demonstrated a phenomenal breadth of learning that many critics found astonishing in a grammar school boy with no higher education.
Fifty-seven years on, and never out of print in English, the book's still widely read and discussed, having been translated into over thirty languages.
In the 1970s his work took a new turn with his wide-ranging and original, "Occult Trilogy" - The Occult (1971), Mysteries (1978) and Beyond The Occult (1988). They amounted to a monumental 1600 pages.
Whatever their shortcomings, the books had enormous value in that they covered a vast area of ground and introduced an entire generation to thousands of obscure and not-so-obscure magicians, writers, mystics, psychics, psychologists and philosophers.
Colin Wilson eventually wrote over 150 books and plays (many are on the tracker).
Wilson has a very original and perceptive mind. His prose-st
This film is a tribute to his life and work.
The production values are pretty shoddy with an occasionally shaky camera, off-mic questions from the interviewer and suchlike. Amateur perhaps, but in the literal sense of the word - i.e., a labour of love.
It's aimed primarily at fans, but, as one Amazon reviewer wrote: "The interviewers and creators of this DVD are to be commended for their efforts..."
All the more so, I would add, because sadly, in June 2012, Colin Wilson suffered a massive stroke and lost the ability to speak.
They got there just in time.
Enjoy!
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| Product Desc With one hundred and fifty books to his name and decades of being in the spotlight, Colin Wilson is a legend of the literary world. His books have explored everything from the infamous Moors Murders and Jack the Ripper to Nostradamus, the Occult and life after death. His science fiction novels have inspired Hollywood films and his circle of friends included such people as Marilyn Monroe, Sir Laurence Olivier & Roald Dahl. Many have said that this incredibly prolific author who shot to overnight fame with his book, The Outsider, is the last of the greats. In this unique and exclusive film we go inside the home and mind of Colin Wilson to discover what makes him tick and get the insider story on time spent amongst the rich and famous. We hear about his amazing research and conclusions on the peak experience and life after death. This DVD also includes a special interview with the woman behind the man Colin s wife, Joy. |
Amazon Reviews
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| Tea with Colin Wilson...(5 Stars) I have been a fan of Colin Wilson since first reading "The Outsider" back in 1977; his writings made a big impact on my life and worldview and since that first purchase I have in my collection over 70 books to Wilson's credit. I had the pleasure of meeting him in person back in 1990 when he ran a workshop at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY - quite a marvelous occasion. During that workshop I also purchased a video of an interview that Colin Wilson gave with Jeffrey Mishlove of the Thinking Allowed series, entitled Colin Wilson: The High and the Low. It was indeed a treat to watch my favorite author again as he gave a most panoramic overview of his lifetime work. So, coming across this DVD I was eager to watch him yet again. I was not disappointed. This particular interview with Colin Wilson delightfully takes place in the intimate setting of his own home in Cornwall, England; watching an older (he's now 80) Wilson, walking around and sitting in his humble abode and reminiscing about his early life and work, is perhaps my fondest encounter with this intriguing thinker and visionary to date. At first, it was somewhat distracting listening to Wilson speak while this varied-music soundtrack was incessantly vying for one's attention - but after awhile one grows assumed to it as it somehow seems to add to the full ambiance of the interview. It was also interesting to watch his wife, Joy - his companion for over 57 years being interviewed at the end of the DVD. The interviewers and creators of this DVD are to be commended for their efforts in weaving together this most cherished account of Colin Wilson. |
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