Brian May wows audience with set of Victorian photos
Queen guitarist unveils his new book, collecting 'stereographic' photography from the 19th century
It's not common to arrive at the British Library for an evening talk on a charming book of Victorian photographs and to be confronted by a minder roughly the size and shape of a Smeg fridge, sitting with his massive back to the platform staring impassively at the audience.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Friday, 13 November, 2009
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