Memories of Tomorrow

       This second major work of Samuel Tyldsley ( see Bibliography in "The Non-Works of Samuel Tyldsley" index) is a collection of bas-reliefs and carvings which Tyldsley had been working on since before "Out of Tune" was published in 1950.
    We are uncertain where Tyldsley did most of this work, but it seems obvious that the reliefs and accompanying poems were inspired by the sea (as well as by Tyldsley's usual contemplations about life and death).  The manuscript is brief, probably owing to the high expense of the graphic reproduction.  We have attempted to reproduce the work as faithfully as possible here, albeit without the leather cover or gilded spine.
    Due to the extravagance of this volume's initial pressing, it was a limited, gift edition.  Owing to Tyldsley's increasing reputation and the quality of the work (Tyldsley's and the manufacturer's), the book sold fairly well.  In spite of this, the book did not have any additional editions after the first and has never been reissued.  We present it now in this electronic form, recreated as closely as possible using the original published version as a model.
    The poetry is classic Tyldsley.  Heavily rhythmic free verse laced with ambiguities and subjectivity, it is either vague gibberish or calculated chaos.  For example, the tide "roles" rather than "rolls".  What part does it play?  Does it assign a role to the reader?

Pages:                                                             7
                  Poetry:                                          6
                  Misc.: [titles, dedication, etc.]:    1

Words:                                                         843
                  Average length:                                 letters
                  Syllables per word:

Illustrations                                                    10

Sentences:                                                    205
                  Average length:                                  words

Paragraphs [Stanzas]:                                   107
                  Average length:                                   sentences

File size:                                                          55KB

Number of characters:                              12584
 
 

    The song playing is "Beyond the Sea" (La Mer) and was found at The Golden Oldies 50's & 60's Juke Box.  Animations and background are from The Dive Shack.