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Chet, Bernie, Vik

I know there are readers out there resistant to the Chet and Bernie novels because of a belief they may be too cute and not serious enough for their reading palates. To them I say two words: Viktor Shklovsky! Viktor Shklovsky, as I’m sure you know, was the late great Russian formalist behind defamiliarization, which Wikipedia defines thus: “the artistic technique of presenting to audiences common things in an unfamiliar or strange way in order to enhance perception of the familiar.” C&B in a nutshell! So all you resistant readers – just tell your highfalutin buddies you’re into Russian formalism so naturally the Chet and Bernie novels are de rigueur.

Getting Familiar With Vik!

Here we have Viktor Shklovsky, the late great Russian formalist behind defamiliarization, which Wikipedia defines thus: “the artistic technique of presenting to audiences common things in an unfamiliar or strange way in order to enhance perception of the familiar.” Lately, in certain circles, it’s been noted that there are many examples of defamiliarization in the Chet and Bernie series. I await PhD theses digging deeper into this.

Heart of Barkness Tour: The Granite State!

Tonight at 6PM we’re at https://www.gibsonsbookstore.com in Concord NH. A dog friendly event where the relationship between Heart of Barkness (the new Chet and Bernie) and Russian formalism will be on the agenda! Doesn’t get any more exciting than that!

And here’s the king of Russian formalism, Viktor Shklovsky!

Heart of Barkness Tour: The Golden State!

Many thanks to Frugal Muse Books and the Hinsdale Humane Society for yesterday’s event. Today, 2PM we’re at Book Carnival – https://www.annesbookcarnival.com – in Orange, CA. We may discuss Russian formalism in the Chet and Bernie series. That’ll get the pulses going!