“Manolo’s erudition leads the reader on a humor-filled treasure hunt through oblique pop-culture references, quotes from Paradise Lost, the annals of European art history, and world culture.”
Available from the New Pamphleteer.
Manolo says, the Manolo’s friend David Bernstein of the New Pamphleteer is being interviewed at the Marimello blog, here is the excerpt in which your shoeblogging friend is praised.
M: Why’d ya pick a fashion blogger like Manolo [the shoe blogger] (aside from the fact that he is genius complete)? What’s the submission process?
DB: Manolo is the ideal example of what we look for in an author – a rich blend of talent, a strongly passionate connection with a loyal online audience, and a mischievous entrepreneurial streak. In the case of Manolo, he was one of the first authors we sought out. But at the same time, we are very eager to see unsolicited submissions as well. One of our most successful, and I think best written, offerings is “Raising Wild Boys Into Men: A Modern Dad’s Survival Guide” by Kansas blogger Tony Woodlief. Tony sent us about 6 pamphlet proposals by email before we settled on this one. We’re also working on putting together a contest where we invite submissions, and we’ll post them as ebooks and let the public decide which should be published in print.
Genius complete? Ayyyy! Such wonderful praise makes the Manolo blush.
Is you wish to purchase the copy of the Manolo’s offering please go to the website for the New Pamphleteer.
Manolo says, the Manolo’s internet friend Michele at the wonderful blog My Fashion Life has said the nice things about the Manolo’s new work, The Consolation of the Shoes.
The Consolation of the Shoes is a short and sweet illustration of the young Manolo’s love for the shoes. With brief references to some of the most important shoes in history, Manolo comes to a life changing conclusion. It’s a light hearted read and one which I recommend after a stressful day, preferably with a glass of rosé. I felt an odd sense of fulfilment by the end. Definitely a must read…..especially for fellow shoe lovers.
Manolo says, the Manolo’s internet friend the writer Marta Acosta, author of the Milagro de los Santos series comedic vampire books, has the few words to say about the Manolo’s new short work, The Consolation of the Shoes.
The 48-page story is delightfully absurd, but it is far too affectionate to be considered a parody of Boethius’s The Consolation of Philosophy. (I’d call it an homage.) The writing is deft and graceful, a pleasure to read. I’m dying to know the true identity of this writer and hope that he will publish a novel soon. […] I’ve narrowed him down to: someone with a degree in philosophy and probably a guy. Fans of John Kennedy Toole will see a kindred spirit at work here.
Ayyyy! To be compared to the genius behind the Confederacy of Dunces, brings the Manolo such joy!
Of the course, the Manolo is writer behind the Manolo. It is not mo more mysterious than that. But, naturally, you must now go read the entire review.
Manolo says, the Academics have finally gotten their hands on the Manolo’s short work The Consolation of the Shoes, here is part of the Professor Nokes’s review.
The honest truth is that I thought the whole thing was a hoax. Manolo the Shoeblogger had, supposedly, written a book called The Consolation of Shoes, an obvious parody (homage?) to Boethius’s Consolation of Philosophy. It even had an introduction by the deliciously over-the-top character Herr Professor Doktor Boethius von Korncrake.
Then Manolo sent me a *.pdf copy of his book, and I’ll be darned if it isn’t a real thing: a book-length version of Boethius’s Consolation, except with shoes.
But wait, there is more.
But I think the modern relative obscurity of Boethius prevents The Consolation of Shoes from being dangerous in its nihilism, and keeps it good fun. After all, the only people who would know Boethius well enough to get the joke are, well, people who know Boethius. If you have already read Boethius, then you have been confronted intellectually with the question of what is important in life, so Manolo isn’t presenting you with any ideas that you weren’t already familiar with.
OK, ok, so this review has been a lot more serious than perhaps a light-hearted piece like Manolo the Shoeblogger’s The Consolation of Shoes calls for. If you know your Boethius, it is very funny, with several laugh-out-loud moments. I would highly recommend it for anyone toiling away at serious Boethius scholarship. Go ahead, give your mind a break, and let it dangle its toes in the sparkling stream that is The Consolation of Shoes.
You must go read the whole thing, as the Manolo found the review incredibly amusing.
Manolo says, the Manolo’s internet friend the Linda Grant has written the very glowing recommendation for The Consolation of the Shoes at the NormBlog. Here is the excerpt.
I will just commend The Consolation of The Shoes as the perfect pocket book, to be kept about one’s person when one inclines to lofty philosophical thoughts which are nonetheless rooted in the reality of our own flawed humanity.
Coming from the accomplished writer such as the Linda, such words are as the Balm of Gilead to the Manolo’s soul.
Manolo says, the Manolo’s internet friend the Tina at the indispensable BagSnob has written the most glowing review of the Manolo’s The Consolation of the Shoes.
His facetious wit is ever present and you will be thoroughly entertained by tales of young Manolo’s humble beginnings and his search for the miraculous shoes of heaven. His words leave an indelible impression on the mind and I found myself returning to them often after reading the book, giggling to myself at the memory they bring forth.
As always the Manolo is both grateful and humbled by such praise.
Manolo says, the Manolo’s internet friend the Tammy at the Jewelry Weblog has reviewed the Manolo’s new work, The Consolation of the Shoes.
Honestly, I’m not sure what I expected. Some of his hilarious jabs at David Hasselhoff? Perhaps a book of shoe etiquette? No, none of these. Instead I was given a glimpse into the Manolo, or at least, the Manolo of the past, and served a surprisingly poignant narrative.
The book of shoe etiquette? This sounds to the Manolo like the very good ides. In the meanwhile, please go read the entire review and visit the always amusing and informative Jewlery Blog.
“…indispensable reading, stunningly witty and hugely informative.”
Roger L. Simon“…a must for writers seeking inspiration and motivation.”
The Rouge Wave“Revelations spring out of Manolo’s variegated and amusing prose like rare resplendent orchid flowers from the luxuriant tropical vegetation…”
Shoesense“Manolo’s erudition leads the reader on a humor-filled treasure hunt through oblique pop-culture references, quotes from Paradise Lost, the annals of European art history, and world culture.”
The Utne Reader
Manolo asks, what are you waiting for?
Please go buy the copy of the Consolation of the Shoes, it is only $6 of the American dollars.
