tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post2753993856122302641..comments2024-03-15T12:42:11.939-04:00Comments on Noblemania: Edward is the Phoenix: surprise for an authorMarc Tyler Noblemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10732005290440645718noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-91939549178182117802018-04-01T13:26:52.374-04:002018-04-01T13:26:52.374-04:00Marc,
Loved the interview with Edward Ormondroyd! ...Marc,<br />Loved the interview with Edward Ormondroyd! Can you please forward this to him:<br /><br />Dear Edward,<br />Greetings from a true fan of Time at the Top. In 1963 as a 10 year old girl, I lived in Lafayette CA and read your book many times. It was my absolute favorite. In fact I liked it so much that I took the initiative to write to Walt Disney to ask him to make it into a movie. Since I was 10, I added that I thought I would be a terrific Susan Shaw in the movie and I included my picture! (Little did I know that you had negative thoughts about Disney's adaptations of books.) I did receive a note back from the Disney Company -- "thanks, but no thanks".<br /><br />Alas, when my daughter turned 10 in 1994, I hunted for the book but could not find it. I wanted to share it with her, but found that the book was out of print. Recently, I found that it has been reprinted and have purchased three copies -- one for myself for posterity (and future grandchildren), one as a gift, and the third for a 10 year old in SF. I recently reread the book (loved it) and the sequel to make sure that I liked it as much as I did in the past. I was not disappointed!<br /><br />My mother, age 95, still lives in Lafayette. She is also a Cal grad (go Bears!) I will print out this interview and share it with her, as she remembers my efforts at publicizing your novel. She'll identify with your experiences at Cal. <br /><br />Thanks so much for your creative additions to the world of children's books. <br /><br />Wishing you all good health.<br />Your humble reader,<br />Jan Swanberg <br />San Francisco, CA <br />janswanberg@gmail.comJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354473221364987086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-88982556384675767122018-01-19T15:04:58.799-05:002018-01-19T15:04:58.799-05:00Marc,
I did see your kind reply! I am glad to kn...Marc,<br /><br />I did see your kind reply! I am glad to know they are both with us! JLJeffman2112https://www.blogger.com/profile/14084495934102352729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-46649570346535294752018-01-19T13:21:54.118-05:002018-01-19T13:21:54.118-05:00Jeffrey, hope you see this. Thanks for the kind me...Jeffrey, hope you see this. Thanks for the kind message. I forwarded it to Edward and Joan who send their warmest regards in return.Marc Tyler Noblemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732005290440645718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-22136692516745305032018-01-19T09:23:50.764-05:002018-01-19T09:23:50.764-05:00Marc, I just read your interview with Edward Ormon...Marc, I just read your interview with Edward Ormondroyd. I really appreciate the work you have done to promote his writings. I grew up reading "Time at the Top" and "Castaways." "David" was a late addition but a favorite today in my household. Edward and I corresponded regularly for 15 years, which took me through my undergrad, grad school, and PhD years. He often had great advice for me as an aspiring author and as a human being. I have since published two history books, and he has a copy of the first one, Nine from Aberdeen. We have drifted apart since that time, partly as I have moved down to South Carolina and partly because I have been so busy with my career as a history professor. But if you are still in touch with the Ormondroyds, please relay my kindest wishes to Edward and Joan. Jeffrey M. LeatherwoodJeffman2112https://www.blogger.com/profile/14084495934102352729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-57932295956507740952018-01-19T09:22:24.445-05:002018-01-19T09:22:24.445-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jeffman2112https://www.blogger.com/profile/14084495934102352729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-78932911324102888642016-03-03T14:00:00.462-05:002016-03-03T14:00:00.462-05:00And yes, of course you DID mention Purple House! T...And yes, of course you DID mention Purple House! To quote the old cliche: My memory isn't what it used to be. :)Chris LaForcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17984386490130288659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-81920176077887169872016-03-03T13:56:55.689-05:002016-03-03T13:56:55.689-05:00Thanks, Marc! I'll email you tonight!Thanks, Marc! I'll email you tonight!Chris LaForcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17984386490130288659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-8307463533060199302016-02-26T03:04:16.352-05:002016-02-26T03:04:16.352-05:00Fascinating, Christopher! Please email me: mtnoble...Fascinating, Christopher! Please email me: mtnobleman at gmail. I want to run something by you...<br /><br />(And I do mention Purple House on my blog!)Marc Tyler Noblemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732005290440645718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-14912402866857277912016-02-25T19:17:16.419-05:002016-02-25T19:17:16.419-05:00BTW, since the subject has been touched upon in th...BTW, since the subject has been touched upon in this Blog: A few of Edward Ormondroyd's books ARE available as reprints, at http://www.purplehousepress.com/. That's where I bought copies. My wife's 1958 copy of David and the Phoenix was getting a bit beaten up by my son, so I picked up a reprint copy for us to read over and over again.Chris LaForcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17984386490130288659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-85262373078902212352016-02-25T19:12:43.967-05:002016-02-25T19:12:43.967-05:00Marc - My name is Chris LaForce. I have watched th...Marc - My name is Chris LaForce. I have watched this video several times, and it brings a tear to my eye every time. It was SUCH a wonderful and thoughtful tribute that you arranged for Edward Ormondroyd! I have since watched other videos of yours and searched for your books on Amazon ans elsewhere. As a lifetime comic book fan (I graduated from the Joe Kubert School in 1987), I'll have to pick up copies of your Boys of Steel and Bill the Boy Wonder! You sell yourself short: you have written an abundance of very interesting books on a myriad of intriguing topics! Another reason I decided to post here (I rarely do so), is that I am in the midst of writing a sequel to David and the Phoenix. My two youngest children talked (coerced is far too strong a word! :) ) me into it, and I've become engrossed in the process! (I've only had one work published so far, The Choynski Chronicles). I spoke with Edward on Jan. 23rd, and it was a wonderful conversation. Although I have yet to work out the details, I'm going to insist (after it goes to print) that Edward gets a share in any sales from the sequel. He is a wonderful man, and a GREAT author! I have since purchased and read copies of other works of his: Time at the Top (Showtime made their movie version in 1999), All in Good Time and Castaways on Long Ago! He is a magnificent writer of children's and young adult literature!Chris LaForcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17984386490130288659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-37919754090448548392013-04-29T18:54:13.816-04:002013-04-29T18:54:13.816-04:00David, I love your comment and have forwarded it t...David, I love your comment and have forwarded it to Edward. Thank you.Marc Tyler Noblemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732005290440645718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-28993957026015347742013-04-28T03:21:02.072-04:002013-04-28T03:21:02.072-04:00This really brought tears to my eyes. David and t...This really brought tears to my eyes. David and the Phoenix was my favorite book as a child, and is still in my top 5 most treasured works of art. Edward Ormondroyd has always been nearly as mythical to me as his creation, so it was wonderful to see him in your video and blog. He's always been such a humble man, but I hope he fully understands and embraces how much joy he has brought to so many of us.<br /><br />Especially those of us named 'David'. :)David Hoppernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-9973353921816217872012-11-21T10:03:15.522-05:002012-11-21T10:03:15.522-05:00Thanks Susan! I've forwarded your kind comment...Thanks Susan! I've forwarded your kind comment to Edward, who I know will be as touched as he's been by the other kind comments. Marc Tyler Noblemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732005290440645718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-5222000682184260082012-11-20T18:41:43.723-05:002012-11-20T18:41:43.723-05:00I always loved "Time at the Top" and was...I always loved "Time at the Top" and was afterwards extraordinarily kind to strangers. I have ever since imagined myself in the scenarios in the book and wondered how I might have behaved. In the spirit of E. Nesbit ( I read "David and the Phoenix" after "The Phoenix and the Carpet") and Edward Eager, I now look forward to reading the Nobleman oeuvre. Thanks a MILLION for finding out whatever happened to Edward Ormondroyd!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05290780777297008731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-83193788924556652422011-12-12T20:04:31.806-05:002011-12-12T20:04:31.806-05:00A Hugo moment, indeed. How nice to be able to make...A Hugo moment, indeed. How nice to be able to make that happen! Our family favorite is Time at the Top.Kathy inoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-88181330523143710412011-12-12T15:20:23.248-05:002011-12-12T15:20:23.248-05:00Thanks for taking the time to check it out, Gregor...Thanks for taking the time to check it out, Gregory!Marc Tyler Noblemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732005290440645718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-62320651493363798732011-12-12T15:05:55.590-05:002011-12-12T15:05:55.590-05:00Pretty fabulous stuff! Thanks for not only doing i...Pretty fabulous stuff! Thanks for not only doing it but sharing it with us all.Greg Pincushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00449684160718426340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-57473871202294068702011-12-11T14:24:24.454-05:002011-12-11T14:24:24.454-05:00What a lovely story!What a lovely story!Ruthhttp://readatouille.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-43647152598042150012011-12-08T08:23:17.509-05:002011-12-08T08:23:17.509-05:00Thanks, all. Tanita, yes, for starters, it would b...Thanks, all. Tanita, yes, for starters, it would be lovely if even one of Edward's OP books would come back into print.Marc Tyler Noblemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732005290440645718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-35022841766493441392011-12-08T05:23:29.346-05:002011-12-08T05:23:29.346-05:00Oh, that's such an amazing end to the whole st...Oh, that's such an amazing end to the whole story. Except - it's <i>not</i> the end.tanita✿davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671822274852087499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-83674062800227852812011-12-04T16:24:52.944-05:002011-12-04T16:24:52.944-05:00What a wonderful story, Marc. My favorite line: &q...What a wonderful story, Marc. My favorite line: "His wife shrugged and said authors of books for children never fully grow up." (You do look like a couple of mischievous boys!)<br /><br />Tweeting this.Michael G-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-18612047898172604542011-12-04T15:38:18.331-05:002011-12-04T15:38:18.331-05:00Absolutely charming!Absolutely charming!Liza Martzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11162289791979039807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6611875170009784219.post-66884094275761973162011-12-04T09:40:39.301-05:002011-12-04T09:40:39.301-05:00Very cool!Very cool!jay cohennoreply@blogger.com