Bookstall is on(ish) today August 27th

   Oooh, the forecast is a bit dodgy but we'll give it a go. I'll have to look at it in the morning to see if it's feasible to get the books out. I've other things I can sell if I don't. Hopefully the sun will come out in the afternoon. No comp this week but an Olympic-themed question next week. It wont be on the British team. Nor about the Sevens. Nor the hockey. Nor the equestrian events, nor the ....

   See you soon, haere ra, Andrew.

Bookstall is on today Aug 6th

   Summer looks like it is back today so come to the market for more cheap art books. More new goodies this week including catalogues from the Kate Moss photos sale in 2013. Something for everyone, remember, every day can be a school day.

   As an incentive, the first person to answer the following question will be able to select two free art auction catalogues of his/her choice (but not the Kate Moss one):

           Mark Todd, equestrian rider extraordinaire, will be competing in his eighth Olympics (actually the ninth he's been selected for). Which country does he represent?

   Dead easy. See you soon, haere ra, Andrew.

Bookstall is on today July 30th

  Well, another fine day is in the offing with only a hint of the odd shower. Lots of new books on the stall this week so something for everyone. Come on down to the market, there's bound to be something of interest.

   As an incentive, the first person to answer the following question will be able to pick two free art auction catalogues of his/her choice:

           "What is the name of the active volcano located in the Bay of Plenty off the coast of the North Island of New Zealand?"

   As an aside, it is always 'the North Island', 'the South Island' and Stewart Island. 'North Island' and 'South Island' only exist on topographical maps. It's therefore not acceptable to say 'New Zealand's North Island', it has to be 'the North Island of New Zealand'. Take note BBC! You've no idea how annoying it is to see the Beeb get it wrong on its damn strapline on the rare occasion we get a mention on the news. And don't get me started on having to click on 'Australia' on the BBC website. There's enough room to put 'Australasia' so why antagonise us? It's an affront.

   Where was I? Oh yeah, easy question this week, just bring up a map or use google. I used to be able to stand on the beach and see the smoke over the horizon. See you soon, haere ra, Andrew.

Bookstall is on today July 23rd

   Well, summer seems to have arrived so get out of the house and come down to the market for more cheap art books and catalogues. Loads of new ones to the stall this week. As an incentive the first person to answer the following will be able to pick two free art auction catalogues of his/her choice:

     What is the name of the 3-part BBC2 programme on New Zealand wildlife that started this week?

   You can watch the first episode on the iPlayer. I haven't seen it yet, it might take me a couple of weeks to steel myself so I don't get depressed. You may even take a trip to New Zealand House after seeing Godzone! Come to the market, you wont be disappointed. Haere ra, Andrew.

Bookstall is on today July 16th

   It looks like being a decent day, so hopefully you'll all come down to the market for more cheap art books. As an incentive, the first person to answer the following will be able to pick two free art auction catalogues of his/her choice:

                    Mount Cook is the highest mountain in which country?

   Come on, free books! See you soon, haere ra, Andrew.

Bookstall is on today July 9th

   There might be a little shower early on but that's no reason not to come down to the market for some cheap art books. Yet more stall-fresh books to discover artists you don't know you like yet. As an incentive, the first person to answer the following will be able to pick two art auction catalogues of his/her choice for free:

       This week, Iceland lost 2-5 to France in the footé. This is no disgrace. Which country also lost by the same scoreline to Scotland in the 1982 World Cup?

   Easy peasy. See you soon, haere ra, Andrew.

Bookstall is on today July 2nd

   When are we going to get a decent day? Showers forecast in the afternoon so get to the market early. I'm going to have a bit of a sale today so there are bargains galore. As an incentive, the first person to say the following will be able to pick two art auction catalogues of his her choice for free:

         The demigod Richie McCaw captained which country to victory in the 2015 Rugby World Cup?

   Honestly, I'm just giving them away. Too easy. See you soon, haere ra, Andrew.

Bookstall is on today June 25th

   Well, the forecast is looking a bit dodgy but we'll give it a go. Loads of new stuff this week so come on down to the stall for more cheap art books. As an incentive, the first person to say the following will be able to pick two free art catalogues of his/her choice:

       "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

   Probably quite apt after the referendum. Haere ra, Andrew.

Bookstall is on today June 18th

   Well, after last week's downpour it's got to be better this week. Again, more new books on the stall and other stuff as well. As an incentive, the first person to answer the following question will be able to choose two auction catalogues of his/her choice for free:

        Which football team won a dramatic penalty shootout with Papua New Guinea at Port Moresby last weekend?

   Surely you must have read about it? It's not like there's any other footie on at the moment. See you soon, haere ra, Andrew.

Bookstall is on today June 11th

   The forecast looks okay for today with the odd shower expected later on, so you've no excuse not to come down to the market. Lots of books fresh to the stall, more books in the free box and other goodies as well.

      As an incentive, the first person to get the following question right will be able to pick two art auction catalogues for free of his/her choice:

         What was the name of the horse that won the 1983 Melbourne Cup, having been last at the bell?

   How could you not know that? You could try Google. See you soon, Haere ra, Andrew.

Bookstall is on today June 4th

    Looks like it's going to be stormy in the evening but the day looks like being dry with a bit of luck. Lots more new books and other bits and pieces on the stall this week. Come on down and enjoy the afternoon sun in London Fields with a good book from yours truly.

   As an incentive, the first person to get the following question right will be able to pick two art auction catalogues of his/her choice:

         Which country was the first to give women the vote?

   Yep, blame us. See you soon, haere ra, Andrew.

Bookstall is on today May 28th

   Well, we may have to dodge the showers but fingers-crossed they'll miss us. More books fresh to the stall, more cigar boxes and other surprises too. Come on down to the market, there's something to keep you engaged through the rest of the long weekend. You'll be bored come Monday evening otherwise.

   Anyway, as an incentive, the first person to get the following question right will be able to pick two art auction catalogues of his/her choice:

                        Only one country remained undefeated at the 2010 World Cup. Which one?

   There may be a common thread developing with the questions. See you soon, haere ra, Andrew.

   P.S. I've now got 125 paintings, drawings and photographs of art I like up on my tumblr page. I plan to put up about three hundred a year. More being added all the time. You can see them at www.womblegrinch.tumblr.com .

Bookstall is on today May 21st

   It looks like the rain that is forecast will not arrive until about 5pm so we'll give it a go. Lots of new books on the stall this week but be quick as there might be a bulk purchase being made. We shall see if that bears fruit. I'm going to start packing up around 4pm to avoid the rain and watch the Cup Final. What's with the late kick-off? A three o'clock start would've missed the rain. My people will have to go to bed and set the alarm.

   Anyway, as an incentive, the first person to get the following question right will be able to pick two art auction catalogues of his/her choice:

               Who was the first Westerner to climb Mount Everest and get down again and which country did he come from?

   Dead easy, you shouldn't even need to look it up. Obviously not Mallory or Irvine as they're both still up on the mountain.

   See you soon, haere ra, Andrew.

Bookstall is on today May 14th

   Well, the forecast looks good for today, so come on down to the market for more art books, cigar and wine boxes and other useful things you didn't know you needed.

   As an incentive, the first person to answer the following will be able to pick two art auction catalogues for free of his/her choice:

              Which New Zealander scored the last ever Premier League goal at Upton Park?

   Couldn't be easier. Haere ra, Andrew.

Bookstall is on today May 7th

   Well, it looks like it is going to be a cracking day today. My pasty white legs might even get an outing. Another couple of boxes of art books fresh to the stall and more of the usual stuff as well. Come on down, you wont be disappointed.

   As an incentive, the first person to say the following will be able to pick two art auction catalogues for free of his/her choice:

                                "Like a river that don't know where it's flowin'

                                 I took a wrong turn and I just kept goin' ."

   Who doesn't love The Boss? Anyway, see you soon, haere ra, Andrew.

Bookstall is on today 30th April

   It looks like being a decent day with maybe the odd shower. Loads of new books on the stall this week so come on down to the market to find the art you don't know you like.

   As an incentive, the first person to say the following will be able to pick two free art auction catalogues of his/her choice:

                The rich get richer, the poor get the picture.

   Actually, you'll get lots of pictures. It's not difficult, I like giving out free stuff. See you all soon, haere ra, Andrew.

Bookstall is on today 23rd April

   Hopefully Friday's rain will not return and we can get a full day in at the market. Lots of new things this week so come on down to the stall, there's something for everybody.

   As an incentive, the first person to say the following will be able to pick two art auction catalogues of his/her choice for free:

                    "A rich and varied menu is for people who have no work to do." - Roald Amundsen

   Can't be easier. Haere ra, Andrew.

Bookstall is on today March 12th

   Haere mai and yay, it looks like settled weather for today. I've a shedload of new stuff on the stall so you've no excuse not to come down to the market for a bit of culture.

   As an incentive, the first person to say the following will be able to pick two free art auction catalogues of his/her choice:

                                          "You can observe alot by just watching" - Yogi Berra

   See you soon, haere ra, Andrew.

Bookstall is NOT on today March 5th

   No room at the inn this week. With the forecast looking like more rain it's probably not a bad thing. Hopefully I'll be doing the stall next week. Off to the pub to watch the football. Haere ra, Andrew.

Bookstall is NOT on today Feb 20th

   Haere mai. After last week's drizzle that meant I couldn't set up the stall, this week's forecast of more rain throughout the day has forced me to once again decide to put off doing the stall. Next week I'll have more new books on the stall including two or three sets of manga books which hopefully will interest the hipsters of Happenin' Hackney.

   I'm off to the pub to use the wifi to pinch the images of the photographs of Elizabeth Pulman that are up for sale today at Trevanion and Dean. The estimates will make your eyes water. I'll put them up on my tumblr page. Tumblr page? Yep, something new, I put up things I like where I can get large-size images from auction and dealer websites. No, I don't ask permission. I give details of where the picture is located/ for sale/ or sold if I know it. That should be sufficient. It is Tumblr after all. I've only just started so there are only a few pictures up so far (Seago, Boudin, Signac et al). Have a look, the address is:

                        www.womblegrinch.tumblr.com

   Until next week, haere ra, Andrew.

Bookstall is on today Feb 13th

   Oooh, the weather looks pretty dodgy again today, but, ever the optimist (cough), we'll give it a go. More new stuff this week so pop on down to the market for a bit of culture. There are deals to be done.

   As an incentive, the first person to say the following will be able to pick two free catalogues of his/her choice:

                       'Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible' - M.C. Escher.

   See you soon, Andrew.

Bookstall is on-ish today Feb 6th

   Haere mai, today is New Zealand Day so there might be a few giveaways to celebrate. The weather is looking a bit dodgy, particularly early on, so fingers-crossed we can get set up to make the day worthwhile. Lots of  good things today including this week's Impressionist Art sales at Christie's and a few books from the end of last year.

   As an incentive, the first person to say the following will be able to pick two free art auction catalogues of his/her choice:

                          'To have a great idea, have a lot of them.' - Thomas Edison.

   See you soon, Andrew.

Bookstall is on today Jan 30th

   It might be a bit gusty today but hopefully the rain will hold off. Lots of new books on the stall as well as a few surprises. Come on down to the market, there's loads going on and you'll be able to spend your time relaxing.

   As an incentive, the first person to say the following will be able to pick two art auction catalogues of his/her choice:

             'If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.' - Lao Tzu


    See you all soon, haere ra, Andrew.