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| Date | 05-06-2009 |
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| Message | I remember reading a condensed version of the book when I was a teenager visiting my grandmother. The story has stayed with me for the rest of my life. Somehow, I missed knowing that there was a movie until recently. I just watched it on DVD, and it's every bit as wonderful as my memories of reading the book. The book has had an influence both on my interest in antiquarian books and in the way I approach my long-distance email correspondence. I had no idea that other people also felt this way about the story. |
| Date | 09-05-2009 |
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| Message | 84 Charing Cross Road has been one of my favorite movies since I saw it at our local theater soon after it's release. It's one of the first movies I bought on VHS when we got a VCR and one of the first I bought on DVD when we made the transition from VHS so I am thankful that I can watch it whenever I want now. I had heard about the wonderful book shops on Charing Cross from a British pen pal. We started writing letters to each other in junior high school in the early 1960's just after the Beatles came to the US. She visited the shops on Saturdays with her parents and grandparents and visiting relatives from outside London on a semi-regular basis and gave me a heads up on the book becoming a movie when parts of it were being filmed in Britain. That was long before the days of the internet so I went to the library to check out the book and do research on Helene Hanff. It's such an enchanting story of how lives can become interwined and how people become connected and stay connected over the years without the use of a computer. Since Helene Hanff's passing, I have often wondered what happened to her book collection. There is a scene near the end of the film that shows her lovingly cleaning her book collection soon after she learns of Frank's death. There's no doubt that her book collection (and especially the books she bought from Marks & CO) were her prized possesions. I hope her family kept the collection together in her memory. Does anyone know ? |
| Date | 05-05-2009 |
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| Message | I became acquainted with 84 Charing Cross Road through the movie. I watched it with my Dad when I was around 10 years old. We traveled to the UK in 1987 and Dad and I made a point of visiting 84 Charing Cross Road. I'd forgotten about the story as I grew up, yet I was an avid book collector, always looking for the books that had 'personal history' rather than any literary value. When I rediscovered the movie a couple of years ago, I realised why. |
| Date | 13-04-2009 |
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| Message | Thank you so much for your efforts in providing this wonderful Website. Our local grocery store takes in donated books and then sells them to raise money for a local charity. I can't resist going through the books every time I go to the store, and this is where I found this book. Reading it was an unforgettable experience. My husband, who has often said he would love to go to London to search through the old book shops, is enjoying reading it now. It is very touching how complete strangers can make such a deep and heartfelt connection. Many of the letters brought tears to my eyes. I loved this book and will recommend it to everyone I know who appreciates a good read and a great book. Thanks again. I especially enjoy the photos. I'll certainly be back often to see if you've gleaned any more related stories. God bless you. |
Private Message added 11-04-2009 |
| Date | 08-04-2009 |
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| Message | I have a story to tell. About 1990 I was ill in hospital for a few weeks. I was in my early 20's and shared a room with an elderly Gent (70's)As we where the longest serving 'inmates' in our 4 bed room we struck up a friendship. Being a 'young man' I had several visitors daily sadly he did not, only for a few on the weekend. I had the TV connected while the gent preferred to read and listen to his radio. One night while flicking through the channels I passed the film 84 Charing Cross Road. He asked to stop and watch it. I asked what it was about his brief explanation left me a little wary of its ability to hold my interest without a gun being fired or a drop of blood spilt. I was mesmerised and loved it. 2 days later the gent was moved to another ward as he had become more unwell. I readied to go home and asked how he was, to be told he had passed away. I was numb. Sadly I can't remember his name anymore nor see his face, but the moment we shared watching this film has stuck with me clear as a bell. I have children and a family now and my eldest loves it (12 yrs) Thanks Thomas |
| Date | 28-03-2009 |
| Message | after reading <84charingcrossroade>,i`m touched.ijust wangted to know more background about the bookstore.that`s why i`m being here!!!! |
| Date | 25-03-2009 |
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| Message | Just finished the book and out of curiosity tried this website as mentioned in the notes added by the translator (I guess). And your website presents vividly the whole place and all the people. Next time when I'm in London, this is a must-see. BTW, I love the story of Daphne and how the family got to know the book later. She was so lovely and also the one whose life experiences behind the book I was most curious about anyway. Another book could have begun. |
| Date | 23-03-2009 |
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| Message | great comment dude, I think you are right |
| Date | 22-03-2009 |
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| Message | Was a pleasure to know about this site. The book of Helene is a delight that I just found recently. What a wonderful gift she made for us all! P.S. I'm sorry about my english, I'm still learning. I hope you may understand me. Great work with the site! |
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