Robert Anton Wilson has died

[melody]

Bob was a brilliant man and the author of many great books.

Just posted on his blog:

Robert Anton Wilson Defies Medical Experts and leaves his body @4:50 AM on binary date 01/11.
All Hail Eris!

On behalf of his children and those who cared for him, deepest love and gratitude for the tremendous support and lovingness bestowed upon us.

(that's it from Bob's bedside at his fnord by the sea)

RAW Memorial February 07
date to be announced

http://robertantonwilson.blogspot.com/

[stellanoir]

1. crack goes the cosmic egg

RIP

Never thought to look for his blog. Thanks for the heads up. I'll be perusing the archives for a while.

on edit- woh guess not. He seems to have only started that blog last month. Oh well. Still have his other writings.

[melody]

5. you might try here ...

His website has a lot of his writing ...

http://rawilson.com

[Howardx]

2. damn

sorry to hear that:(

[AlienGirl]

3. RIP, RAW...you will be missed. Say hi to Kephra for us.

:cry:

[thoughtanarchist]

4. He'll be sorely missed.

I guess I can't hit "send" on that mail I had composed asking why he hasn't written anything new in so long...

Raise your glass for the man who posed the question: "who are you going to trust, common wisdom, or your own senses" and dared to answer: "neither".
:toast:

[Rick Myers]

6. Hail Eris!!! All Hail Discordia!!!

Wow! RAW was one of my earliest heroes!!!

[Fovea]

7. You were my hero, RAW.

You asked the questions aloud that I asked in silence.

Your thoughtful irreverence was the perfect counterpoise to your obvious reverance for thought.

You are still alive in my mind.

hail eris

[htuttle]

8. RIP, Mordecai the Foul!

[Book Lover]

9. Dammit!

Shit! Fuck! Dammit! Stop!

[Selteri]

10. He didn't die, he just changed narrative.

I am truly sorry to hear he has passed, the type of mind that he had that forced others to shift viewpoints was truly priceless. He will be missed but he lives on through what he left us.

[solara]

12. Happy Crossing RAW

I am so glad you were here...( I still have that first quarter)



Hail Eris!

:loveya:

[quispquake]

11. Ah crap...

I'm re-reading "The Cosmic Trigger" for perhaps the 10th time right now...a writer of MANY books that I consider favorites, and one of the great philosopher of our times...Enjoy the next level RAW...

[Mabus]

13. Was the blog signed by "the mgt"?

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

He will be sorely missed.

[melody]

14. Bob's Memorial has been announced

Bob Wilson's "Memorial" has been announced --

Robert Anton Wilson Cosmic Meme-Orial

Join Together at the Robert Anton Wilson Cosmic Meme-Orial
& Lasagna Levitation Celebration!

Hail Eris! All Hail Bob!

Celebrate the life, work and continued multi-dimensionality
of Robert Anton Wilson by joining us in a giant, jammin'
Translation Celebration and 8th Circuit Soiree!



. Reconnect with old friends. Make new, like-minded friends. Share ideas. Exchange email addresses. (It's like the Internet, only in person.)
. Be a part of Bob's Raucous Processionary Send-Off as his ashes sail out of the cove and rejoin his beloved's in the Pacific!
. Watch continuous video clips of RAW from "Maybe Logic" documentary and from his numerous Trajectories videos.
. Expand your mind (and your tummy) with hors d'ourvres, soft drinks, and a cash bar.
. Expand your neighbors' minds by sharing remembrances and anecdotes at the open mic! (Brevity and levity are appreciated!)
. Mingle, nosh, remember, appreciate, celebrate!
. And above all, Keep the Lasagna Flying!

RAW DATA:

Where: The Cocoanut Grove, on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, CA: www.cocoanutgrovesantacruz.com
When: Sunday, February 18, 2007
Time: 1 - 6 PM
Tickets: $23 each
Limited number available! To purchase tickets, or for additional
information: http://www.impermanentpress.com/pages2/raw-tix.html

RAW FAQ:

Q: How can I help kick out the jams?
A: Contribute to the media presentation. Forward photos of Bob or other creative visual remembrances that relate to RAW and his work. Your images will be included in a projected media presentation for all to enjoy. Please email your .jpegs (300-600 dpi) to [e-mail] no later than February 11th. Please consider contributing even if you can't be there in person.

Q: Is it always sunny in California?
A: Not in February, Chester. It's winter, and it can get DANG cold at the ocean. If you plan to play outside, dress for CHILLY weather and you will be fine and toasty.

Q: I'm coming from a long way away. Can I crash at your place?
A: Umm... not really. Click here to search for lodging in Santa Cruz County: http://www.santacruzcounty.travel

Q: I'm sorry...I spaced. Where did you say this was again?
A: The Cocoanut Grove is a famous ballroom attached to the Santa Cruz, CA, Beach Boardwalk (which is celebrating its centennial this year). Boardwalk arcades and amusement park rides (including the Giant Dipper, regularly voted one of America's Top 10 Rollercoasters) are open from 11am to 6pm Saturday, Sunday and Monday for the President's Day Holiday! All Hail Thomas Jefferson! Impeach Bush!

Q: So what is there to do before/after the ceremony?
A: If you've never communed with the redwoods, visit Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, just minutes up the road! Or enjoy one of Santa Cruz's fine restaurants (Bob loved the Golden Buddha in Soquel, for instance). Click here to search for more activities in Santa Cruz.