Drive-by Flatterer 1 Posted October 12, 2006 I searched and couldn't find mention of Robert Anton Wilson, counter culture godfather and friend of Tim Leary. Could be an 'early doors' bidder for 2007. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Anton_Wilson Quote: "On June 22, 2006, Huffington Post blogger Paul Krassner reported that Robert A. Wilson is currently under hospice care at home with friends and family. [1] On 2 October 2006 Douglas Rushkoff reported that Wilson was in severe financial trouble.[2] As of 3 October the front page of rawilson.com contains an appeal for funds. Slashdot, Boing Boing, and the Church of the Subgenius also picked up on the story, linking to Rushkoff's appeal. [3] [4] These efforts succeeded beyond expectation and raised over USD 80,000 which will support him for at least 6 months.[citation needed]" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted October 12, 2006 Good work Drive By Flatterer! It's so nice to see someone new contributing here. One note of caution though - Post Polio Syndrome is rarely life threatening unless it occurs in people left with severe respiratory impairment following the original polio infection. Having looked at his website, I am rather tempted to purchase: "Robert Anton Wilson Explains Everything, or Old Bob Exposes His Ignorance" (9-hour audio) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted October 12, 2006 Robert Anton Wilson's official site, one to watch I reckon. Good spot. Thinking about recent banter on the George Melly thread of late, R.A.W does look like the kinda guy who could be persuaded to join in on his own thread, should such a thing exist. Post Polio Syndrome on the Wikipedia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted November 22, 2006 One to watch: author Robert Anton Wilson not doing so well after a fall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 22, 2006 One to watch: author Robert Anton Wilson not doing so well after a fall. Noted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drive-by Flatterer 1 Posted December 13, 2006 I posted this 'tip' on the Ideas for 2007 thread, I still think it is a strong contender for 2007. Robert Anton Wilson - American Counter Culture philosopher http://rawilson.com/main.shtml His site says his health has improved, but.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted January 9, 2007 Robert Anton Wilson - US novellist & thinker. Obese and ill, currently in a hospice. Now he has "two days to two months" to live. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted January 10, 2007 Robert Anton Wilson - US novellist & thinker. Obese and ill, currently in a hospice. Now he has "two days to two months" to live. It's working, although slightly in my favour as I have him on one of my dead pools Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drive-by Flatterer 1 Posted January 11, 2007 Not long now for Robert Anton Wilson according to his own blog - http://robertantonwilson.blogspot.com/2007...good-night.html Words that all 'drive by ranters' spitting self-righteous venom from the realms Daily Mail land would do well to remember. Hopefully he'll hold out until the 23rd http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_23_enigma For those that don't know the 23 enigma Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted January 11, 2007 (edited) Not long now for Robert Anton Wilson according to his own blog - http://robertantonwilson.blogspot.com/2007...good-night.html Words that all 'drive by ranters' spitting self-righteous venom from the realms Daily Mail land would do well to remember. Hopefully he'll hold out until the 23rd http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_23_enigma For those that don't know the 23 enigma Hardly a near miss if he's still alive [Good point. Posts moved to seperate topic -- MH] Edited January 11, 2007 by Magere Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted January 11, 2007 Now he's a near miss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted January 11, 2007 Now he's a near miss. I guess he got a RAW deal I'll get my coat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted January 11, 2007 Now he's a near miss. I had hoped this topic would live for a while. Yuck. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 11, 2007 BREAKING NEWS- ROBERT ANTON WILSON HAS EXPIRED.http://deoxy.org/raw.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted January 11, 2007 (edited) Now he's a near miss. I had hoped this topic would live for a while. Yuck. regards, Hein I was hoping he'd live until about April, when he wouldn't need a proper obit for the WDP. In any case, I think he deserves an exclamation point near his name. [Done -- MH] Edited January 11, 2007 by Magere Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted January 11, 2007 Never heard of this guy. Even his own blog says very little. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted January 11, 2007 BREAKING NEWS- ROBERT ANTON WILSON HAS EXPIRED.http://deoxy.org/raw.htm Only about an hour after we've already heard of his death. And in case you weren't aware, that site doesn't mention anything about his death I have a copy of his book Campus Crusade For Cthulhu, one of these days I'll get around to reading it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted January 11, 2007 Now he's a near miss. Not for me he aint - hit number two! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted January 11, 2007 Now he's a near miss. Not for me he aint - hit number two! Aren't you supposed to wait for an obit for the DDP? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted January 12, 2007 Now he's a near miss. Not for me he aint - hit number two! Aren't you supposed to wait for an obit for the DDP? For both of them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted January 12, 2007 I searched and couldn't find mention of Robert Anton Wilson, counter culture godfather and friend of Tim Leary. Could be an 'early doors' bidder for 2007. You got that exactly right. Any more tips? I consider joining Alphonsin's 13. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted January 12, 2007 Now he's a near miss. Not for me he aint - hit number two! Aren't you supposed to wait for an obit for the DDP? For both of them... You might not have to wait very long, have a check in the obit section of the Independent in the next few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted January 12, 2007 Has anyone read any of his books? I wondered if they were any good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olveres 8 Posted January 12, 2007 Has anyone read any of his books? I wondered if they were any good. I read the Illuminatus Trilogy, a literary acid trip but good fun.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted January 12, 2007 Not bad although the acid trip stylee dates 'em these days. Not a patch on Influx by J C Hall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
