+Henki Posted March 23, 2006 Posted March 23, 2006 I haven't seen this one proposed yet. Literary Sites would be any place that's crucial to a certain literary work, but not necessarily the city the story was based in. "The Streetcar Named Desire" - you could waymark the actual streetcar. If there's a particular diner mentioned in a book, it could be waymarked. If there's a particular house, museum, park, etc. that's the backdrop for a literary work, it would qualify. What do y'all think?
+Jeremy Posted March 23, 2006 Posted March 23, 2006 Would this just be for Non-Fiction or would that be an attribute for the category? Non-Fiction Fiction - Mystery, Western, Fantasy, Science Fiction, etc. That could be a busy category I really like it though. It's fun to find books that reference your area.
+Henki Posted March 24, 2006 Author Posted March 24, 2006 I was thinking of fictional works, but non-fiction could also be included. I don't want cities themselves included, unless it's a small town. Let's face it, New York and Los Angeles are in a multitude of books, and I don't think I'd get the same feeling seeing a NY sign listed as I would seeing the ice cream shop from "The Way the Crow Flies" listed. Now if it were a NY deli that was mentioned in a literary work, that would be something to include.
+Shorelander Posted March 24, 2006 Posted March 24, 2006 I'm slightly confused about the inclusion of non-fiction, though. Does that mean a book about the American Revolution will lead to the Waymarking of all these American Revolution sites? Those would be better off in their own category, methinks. Anyway, I am pro-this category for fiction only.
+Henki Posted March 24, 2006 Author Posted March 24, 2006 Shorelander - I think you're right, fictional works only. The more I consider what's non-fiction, the more I realize anything and everything could just about fall under that category.
+Jeremy Posted March 24, 2006 Posted March 24, 2006 And, as you say, only specific locations mentioned in fiction where the characters interacted - like a diner or a news stand. It would be a nice companion to the Movie Locations category.
+moipaman Posted March 25, 2006 Posted March 25, 2006 Henki, I'm sure you don't need my support but I think this would be an interesting category. I believe that if I were to visit this category I may be compelled to get the book and learn more about it.
+dh2000dh Posted March 25, 2006 Posted March 25, 2006 I can think of a certain Dr Seuss book you need to find, Moipaman! D
+jcak1979 Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 I think that this is a great category. I have found a few places in wisconsin from books that I would love to share!
+wilsonjw Posted April 2, 2006 Posted April 2, 2006 I haven't seen this one proposed yet. Literary Sites would be any place that's crucial to a certain literary work, but not necessarily the city the story was based in. "The Streetcar Named Desire" - you could waymark the actual streetcar. If there's a particular diner mentioned in a book, it could be waymarked. If there's a particular house, museum, park, etc. that's the backdrop for a literary work, it would qualify. What do y'all think? I like it...do you want to start up a group?
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