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This is the Colossus, rebuilt after its valves and bones were burnt, popped and scattered, post-WWII, so as not to fall into the wrong hands – even in peacetime – on Mr. Churchill’s orders. In its day, it was the fastest. The size of a truck, truly colossal, it reduced the

He was staying at the Hotel Montecarlo, about ten blocks from the Hotel Ritz, a great shabby building that looked like the former residence of a military general. One entered it through a wide carriage drive, paved in black and white tile like a bathroom floor. This gave into a

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The barrel vault itself, clearly original (dates to 1927, part of the structure built as an alternative entrance to the Prince Edward Theatre, a vaudeville and later picture theatre), is a suspended ceiling, constructed of reinforced plaster. It hangs on wires from the supports of the lean-to pitch roof, which

– Elliott’s work, Condom Alley, Upper Symonds St.

On about day 23, RJF @ sf broke for a big pause. Days 21 and 22 revolved around setting Barnie’s piece as K., “I’m not a writer, I’m a mole,” and Paul’s piece as Francis, “my friend is following me” [see pages opposite, working script, RJF]. For