Oliver Sachs' Fountain Pen, Rocks And Metals...

[DAYoung]

http://www.sciencefriday.com/program/archives/201012035

 

A fascinating glimpse into the study, desk and tools of Oliver Sachs.

[Pen Is Mightier]

I have never heard of him before, but this video has sparked my interest.

 

He has such a soothing voice and mannerisms, plus he writes with a fountain pen so he gets an A+ in my book!

[estie1948]

Thank you for posting this! I enjoyed it immensely. His desk and his discussion of it are as interesting as both he and his books. Interesting that he makes a point of stating his preference for doing his writing with his favorite fountain pen. Thanks again.

[DAYoung]

Thanks, both. Sachs is an exceptional writer, who combines erudite scholarship with human sympathy and an approachable writing style.

 

I read him as an undergraduate, and my esteem has never wavered.

[Rick Propas]

I've read several of his books, a great mind.

[pen2paper]

Damon, Thank you! Fascinating to see Dr Sachs desk, with his own interpretive "tour".

 

Forgive the cheesy amazon link.. it does include more interviews - Dr Sachs, with that smile, drawing us into an appreciation of how the human mind works, malfunctions, adapts, in unusual situations.http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/1400040817/sciencefriday/

His MB looks like any other.. just think of the works that have flowed to paper. !

[jde]

http://www.sciencefr...hives/201012035

 

A fascinating glimpse into the study, desk and tools of Oliver Sachs.

 

Damon, thanks for posting this link! Fascinating. I've read most of his books. I loved that he liked to have all those metal things on his desk and that he needed to touch some of them more than others.

[reprieve]

Oliver Sacks is a great writer. I had no idea he used a fountain pen! I liked the drawing of the fish bowl at the end of the video.

[JefferyS]

I have never heard of him before, but this video has sparked my interest.

 

He has such a soothing voice and mannerisms, plus he writes with a fountain pen so he gets an A+ in my book!

Some of his books are engaging. I particularly liked "The Man Who Mistook His Wife For a Hat" and "Awakenings".

 

 

[kazoolaw]

Thanks for another glimpse into a writer's mind.

 

His favorite fountain pen of over 30 years -- MB 149.

 

A pleasant picture of a man at peace, and with what are truly simple tastes.

 

gary

[Freddy]

 

Thank you..

Fred

 

 

[DAYoung]

http://www.sciencefr...hives/201012035

 

A fascinating glimpse into the study, desk and tools of Oliver Sachs.

 

Damon, thanks for posting this link! Fascinating. I've read most of his books. I loved that he liked to have all those metal things on his desk and that he needed to touch some of them more than others.

 

Yes, the metal was a nice touch. Helpful for an author, too: the importance of the tactile.

[DAYoung]

I liked the drawing of the fish bowl at the end of the video.

 

Likewise. Lovely little flourish at the end there.

[DAYoung]

His favorite fountain pen of over 30 years -- MB 149.

 

It almost made me consider getting a 149...

[DAYoung]

Speaking of writers and brains, there's a new 'Write Tools' up today: http://damon-young.blogspot.com/2011/10/write-tools-31-kylie-ladd.html

[stevlight]

It almost made me consider getting a 149...

 

Oh you should!!!!

 

I love the tactile nature of the stuff around him. I love the photo of him with Temple Grandin--I just got to meet her in person--what an amazing mind and kindred spirit. Alot of kids I teach {4-5 yr olds} need something to hold or touch in order to focus. But as we grow up we are told it is not OK--BUT you can hold a pen!! I think alot of us on this forum use fountain pens for this reason--for that sensory input. I am very sensory and the way a pen feels and and the paper feels is so important.

 

Great video--thank you for sharing.

[pen2paper]

You met Temple Grandin?

forgive me for slight OT.. however, it is related.

[curiouslizard]

Thank you for posting that Damon.

[DAYoung]

It almost made me consider getting a 149...

 

Oh you should!!!!

 

I love the tactile nature of the stuff around him. I love the photo of him with Temple Grandin--I just got to meet her in person--what an amazing mind and kindred spirit. Alot of kids I teach {4-5 yr olds} need something to hold or touch in order to focus. But as we grow up we are told it is not OK--BUT you can hold a pen!! I think alot of us on this forum use fountain pens for this reason--for that sensory input. I am very sensory and the way a pen feels and and the paper feels is so important.

 

Great video--thank you for sharing.

 

Well, I'll consider it. I'm yet to meet a 149 that 'speaks' to me.

 

I agree on the sensory feedback. It's not essential - most of us can work with whatever. But it adds to the experience, and sometimes contributes to the outcomes.

[DAYoung]

Thank you for posting that Damon.

 

My pleasure (quite literally).