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But That'S A Detail: Collected Stories Of A J Alan
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A J Alan Was The Pseudonym Of Leslie Harrison Lambert, A Foreign Office Official, Amateur Magician, Former Royal Navy Officer And Cryptographer In Hut 8 (The Enigma Team) At Bletchley Park.Why Did He Need A Pseudonym, You'D Like To Know, And The Answer To That Is That He Made Occasional Broadcasts On The Wireless In The '20S And '30S, Spinning Tall Tales That He Wrote Himself And Pasted Onto Large Squares Of Cardboard So As Not To Disturb The Audience With The Sound Of Rustling Pages. Lambert That Is, Alan Always Turned Up At The Bbc In Full Evening Dress, And With His Own Candle And Matches As Contingency In The Event Of A Studio Light Failing.His Stories Were Immensely Popular With Radio Listeners Of The Time. They Are Shaggy Dog Tales For The Most Part, Often But Not Always Steering Away At The Last Moment From Anything So Vulgar As Mere Plot Resolution. Some Have A Delicate Touch Of The Supernatural About Them, In The Way A Chap Might Tell You About An Actual Spooky Experience.The Stories Are Very Effective At Doing Precisely What The Storyteller Intended, Namely Letting You Pass An Agreeable Quarter Of An Hour In The Company Of An Amusing Raconteur Who'S Spinning An Elegant Verbal Picture Of How He Went Gadding About On Various Outr And/Or Outrageous Adventures. Charming And Whimsical, A J Alan Deserves To Find A New Following Among Todays Readers And Would Surely Be Delighted To See His Work Launched Online, Just As He Pioneered The Exciting New Communication Medium Of His Own Era.This Book Contains Ten Of A J Alan'S Best Stories: The 19 Club, A Joy Ride, The Dream, Wottie, My Adventure In Norfolk, A Foggy Evening, My Adventure At Chislehurst, H2, Etc, The Diver And The Hair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'But That's A Detail'? A: 'But That's A Detail' features collected stories of A J Alan, showcasing whimsical and amusing tales that often veer away from traditional plot resolutions, providing a delightful reading experience.
- Q: Who is A J Alan? A: A J Alan was the pseudonym of Leslie Harrison Lambert, a former Foreign Office official, amateur magician, and cryptographer at Bletchley Park, known for his captivating storytelling on the radio during the 1920s and 1930s.
- Q: How many stories are included in the book? A: The book includes ten of A J Alan's best stories, such as 'The 19 Club', 'A Joy Ride', and 'The Diver', among others.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in 'New' condition, ensuring that readers receive a fresh and untouched copy.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'But That's A Detail' is available in paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: When was 'But That's A Detail' published? A: The book was published on July 28, 2012.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'But That's A Detail' falls under the category of 'Short Stories', appealing to readers who enjoy brief yet engaging narratives.
- Q: What is the total page count of the book? A: The book contains a total of 128 pages, making it a quick yet enjoyable read.
- Q: Is there any supernatural element in A J Alan's stories? A: Some of A J Alan's stories include a delicate touch of the supernatural, adding an intriguing layer to his whimsical storytelling.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'But That's A Detail' is A J Alan, the pseudonym of Leslie Harrison Lambert, who is celebrated for his unique narrative style.