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Dan Rhodes

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Anthropology, Timoleon Vieta, Sour Grapes, etc.. Standards have fallen; my value has dropped. https://danrhodes.co.uk

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Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · May 18

High Court injunctions notwithstanding, this will be out as a limited run hardback a few months from now – probably first thing in 2026, as my day job goes mental at Christmas. Put £20 under your mattress, and sign up to my website to be the first to know. You snooze, you lose.

Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · Feb 14

You think I don't do anything, but you're wrong. Read all about it here.

Showbiz Silver Jubilee

That’s right, people – I’ve been on the front line of the entertainment industry for a full quarter of a century. Twenty-five years ago today my first book, Anthropology, was publishe…

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Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 14h

Duly noted.

Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 14h

I'll give it a whirl. I would have nominated Metro Manila and Kids.

Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 1d

You must. Play loud.

Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 1d

I saw him in panto around this time. Dick Whittington. When the bells of London called him back, they were playing the tune of Every Loser Wins.

Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 1d

It is indeed.

Scott Pack @meandmybigmouth.bsky.social · 1d

Six years later, Maria McKee would release what I still consider to be one of the greatest albums of all time. Life is Sweet is a masterpiece.

Maria Mckee - Absolutely Barking Stars

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Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 1d

Because if I did that I would have to give it back, and wouldn't be able to line it up with all the others.

Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 1d

Once again I fail in my intention to wait for the paperback of the latest Mick Herron.

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Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 2d

For four years I've been visualising Aldi stocking a cardboard-and-can 0% lager. If your dreams aren't coming true, you only have yourself to blame. Visualise harder from now on.

A six-pack of KarlsKrone (for crying out loud) 0% lager. In cans.

Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 2d

The whole of Brookside is on the STV player...

Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 3d

Ah, the Harp... www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Pubs to stay open until early hours in push for UK growth

Exclusive: Plans for England and Wales would help the ailing hospitality sector but have attracted criticism from health experts

www.theguardian.com

Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 3d

Discovering the DIY travelogues of @cummingsyourway.bsky.social

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 4d

Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?

Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 3d

Almost nobody openly criticises the eminently criticisable publishing racket. Sam's account is a breath of fresh air – well worth a follow if you are in or around the biz.

Sam Missingham @samatlounge.bsky.social · 3d

Charlie Redmayne departing HarperCollins and Kate Elton becoming temporary CEO, is the seamless switch from Eton boy to head girl Kate (privileged white woman).

Oh publishing, never change. Of course you won’t.

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Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 4d

Presumably you're already one of the 314 lucky people to have seen this? www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9lq...

Wells - Cummings Your Way

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Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 5d

That sounds amazing.

Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 5d

RIP John Woodvine. His Ralph Nickleby was one of the best things that's ever been on telly. He also wins the award for the most unexpected person I ever saw at a Pixies concert – Harlesden Mean Fiddler, 1991.

Another Cinna @anothercinna.bsky.social · 5d

At the RSC, a superb Banquo, hilarious Dr. Pinch, Subtle & Fainall; but at his peak as a dark and deep Ralph Nickleby. RIP John Woodvine, so well spoken, such a measured presence on stage.

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Davey Jones @daveyjones.bsky.social · 6d

My Sunday evening challenge: first person to post a cartoon which they drew several years ago about Cyril Connolly is the winner. 5-4-3-2-1... I WIN

Cyril Connolly (1903-1974), the English literary critic and author of Enemies of Promise (1938), doing battle with a pram in the hall, and losing.

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Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 9d

North Utsire, South Utsire

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Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 10d

a man with long black hair looks at the camera

ALT: a man with long black hair looks at the camera

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Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 11d

The Society seems to be on the case...
societyofauthors.org/2025/09/26/a...

A win for authors? - The Society of Authors

The latest on the US Anthropic case

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Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 12d

Agh. I feel for you.

Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 12d

Amazing. What a man. A total hero.

It's only Edwyn Collins and his band onstage at Buxton Opera House.

Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 12d

36 years after the first time, I'm off to see the mighty Edwyn Collins for the last time.

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Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 14d

From perhaps the best book ever.

Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 14d

Next time make a point of mentioning the Specific Ocean.

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Dan Rhodes @danrhodes.bsky.social · 17d

Can't wait for the zany Hallowe'en ones!!! They're hilarious!!! Also, could never work out why they ring to a deafening volume outdoors. They seem to have peaked, though. Many have vanished, or are still up but dead.

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