Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Edward- The diary of a hamster


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The result was keep. (non-admin closure) Kharkiv07  ( T ) 15:14, 7 April 2017 (UTC)

Edward- The diary of a hamster

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Non-notable book. Unreliable reference(s) were used. XXN, 15:21, 31 March 2017 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Literature-related deletion discussions. Shawn in Montreal (talk) 15:36, 31 March 2017 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Romania-related deletion discussions. Shawn in Montreal (talk) 15:36, 31 March 2017 (UTC)

Keep per the significant coverage in multiple independent reliable sources.  The article notes: "But while Edward might have failed as a pet, he did leave what the Elias call “an enduring mark on their collective psyche.” So much so that he’s the force behind the sibling duo’s new graphic novel, “The Diary of Edward the Hamster 1990-1990.” The book came about after Miriam performed a stage reading of Edward’s “journals” in London in 2011 and attracted a publisher’s attention. It positions the brother-and-sister team as translators and Edward as a disillusioned author who thinks there must be more to life than eating seeds and spinning on his wheel for Ezra and Miriam’s entertainment. ... But the Edward of the book, is whip-smart and hyperarticulate. He makes wry observations about life, punctuated with lofty existential theories. Of a cat, he writes, “He is just a dumb and senseless brute — he is allowed to roam free, for the bars are locked firmly on his mind.”"  The article notes: "The Diary of Edward the Hamster 1990–1990 by Miriam Elia and Ezra Elia • September 26, Blue Rider Press, 96 pp., $14.95 Fans of Henri, the existentialist cat of Internet fame, will probably fall even harder for diarist Edward the Hamster's brief, pocket-sized belles lettres. As ill-fated as any pet hamster, the defiant Edward, unlike the others, 'will not do tricks.' Instead, he desperately seeks connection and meaning before his tiny shade passes through its painfully brief earthly journey. He goes on a 16-minute hunger strike, he contemplates murdering his ignorant cellmate, he ponders freedom and existence. 'Death is the final cage,' muses Edward. 'None shall escape.'"  The article notes: "Elia, Miriam & Ezra Elia. The Diary of Edward the Hamster, 1990–1990. Blue Rider: Penguin Group (USA). Sept. 2013. 96p. ISBN 9780399165979. pap. $14.95. HUMOR This wicked little book by a sister-and-brother team from Britain features a hamster in existential anguish as he whirls about his wheel: “They can take my freedom, but they will never take my soul.” Billed for fans of Tim Burton and Edward Gorey and actually quite funny, if you like dark."  The article notes: "Non-fiction THE DIARY OF EDWARD THE HAMSTER 1990-1990 BY MIRIAM ELIA AND ERZA ELIA (BOXTREE, £6.99) A COLLABORATION between brother and sister duo Miriam and Ezra Elia, The Diary Of Edward The Hamster 1990-1990 is an 80-page journal written through the eyes of the titular rodent. Described as a 'deliciously dark gothic giftbook, for pet lovers and anguished existentialists of all ages', the book is a celebration of the short-lived hamster's life. Interspersed with black and white drawings of our furry hero by Ezra Elia, this is a genuinely funny personal diary containing entries such as Edward's thoughts on the meaning of his life, his views towards his owners and his joy when he finally gets a friend to cohabit with, who he then promptly conspires to murder. A lovely stocking filler for animal lovers or philosophers alike, this is perfect for those who have ever wondered about the possible inner-workings of a hamster's mind."  The article notes: "My favourite autobiography this year comes from a hamster. In The Diary of Edward the Hamster 1990–1990, edited by Miriam and Ezra Elia (Macmillan, GBP6.99), Edward relates his life story in gnomic, existential entries. May 5 reads: 'Why Exist?' May 7: 'The vet came today. He touched me. Apparently I am a woman.' It does not end on a high note, but his love for Camilla (the other hamster) is heartbreaking." <li> The article notes: "“The Diary of Edward the Hamster 1990-1990” by Miriam Elia and Ezra Elia (Blue Rider Press, 96 pages, in stores) This book is perfect for three types of people: pet lovers, fans of dark comedy and angsty existentialists struggling to escape life’s prison. Then again, maybe it’s only good for the first two kinds of people. The third might find it pointless to read a book, even a thin one like this. As the title suggests, the book purports to be the diary of a hamster who lived a short and unhappy life locked in a cage, enduring daily torments. He mourns the fact that no one remembers the six-month anniversary of his acceptance into the family, tries to avoid contact with his owners and tries to figure out why he has such a miserable life. Edward is nothing if not defiant. ..."</li> <li> The article notes: "Three new books take unorthodox approaches to the usually sober subject of philosophy. 'The Diary of Edward the Hamster 1990-1990' (Blue Rider Press) by Miriam Elia and Ezra Elia is the illustrated musings of an unusually gloomy rodent who questions whether his cage is of his own making and goes on a 16-minute hunger strike."</li> <li> The article notes: "Welcome to Edward's world, asking the big questions about the meaning of life, love, friendship, captivity and more. In 83 short, but intense, illustrated pages, how can you not fall in love with this thoughtful, morose little rodent? Certainly, everyone I shared this book with enjoyed it. Miriam Elia, a British artist, and her brother, Ezra, have 'translated' Edward's diary 'from the original Hamster,' drawing from memories of 'an unusually gloomy hamster' named Edward they had the privilege to care for, but who has since gone to the great hamster wheel in the sky."</li> <li> The article notes: "The Diary of Edward the Hamster 1990-1990 (Blue Rider Press) by Miriam Elia and Ezra Elia is the illustrated musings of an unusually gloomy rodent who questions whether his cage is of his own making and goes on a 16-minute hunger strike."</li> <li> The article notes: "Everyone experiences the occasional spiritual crisis, but saying you feel trapped in life can be an understatement when you're literally a hamster in a cage. Such is the life of Edward the Hamster, the titular character of Miriam Elia and Ezra Elia's quirky book, The Diary of Edward the Hamster 1990-1990. Between boycotting his wheel and going on the occasional hunger strike, Edward experiences the combined existential struggles of Camus, Nietzsche and Sartre."</li> <li> The article notes: "“We set up Dung Beetle Limited as a joke,” she laughs, “and it’s become a corporation with a ‘fulfilment centre’ to send out the books.” By we, she means herself and her older brother, Ezra, who is cited as co-author, and with whom she created a previous hit: The Diary of Edward the Hamster, 1990 to 1990. Their childhood memories of owning a hamster were the basis of this mordant story of an abused pet, which began life as a satire for Radio 4 before becoming a Sony-nominated animation and a book. It is a memorial to the suffering of the only pet the siblings were allowed growing up in north London, when they would really have preferred a dog. “Wednesday May 5: Why exist?” writes Edward. “Wednesday May 7: Two of them came today, dragged me out of my cage and put me in some kind of improvised maze made out of books and old toilet rolls.”"</li> </ol>There is sufficient coverage in reliable sources to allow The Diary of Edward the Hamster 1990-1990 to pass Notability, which requires "significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject". Cunard (talk) 04:08, 2 April 2017 (UTC) </li></ul>
 * Once again, Cunard has done his thorough work and established notability. Keep. Shawn in Montreal (talk) 16:17, 3 April 2017 (UTC)
 * Please note that I've moved it to its correct title, The Diary of Edward the Hamster 1990-1990 and de-orphaned it, too. Shawn in Montreal (talk) 16:33, 3 April 2017 (UTC)
 * Uh oh, I see from MOS:DASH that an en dash is required here. Fixing the redirect and page move. Shawn in Montreal (talk) 16:40, 3 April 2017 (UTC)
 * I've done some further improving. Shawn in Montreal (talk) 20:38, 3 April 2017 (UTC)
 * <small class="delsort-notice">Note: This debate has been included in the list of United Kingdom-related deletion discussions. Shawn in Montreal (talk) 00:24, 4 April 2017 (UTC)


 * Keep, meets WP:NBOOK and WP:GNG, plenty of sources that discuss the book, thanks to for the listing above. Coolabahapple (talk) 16:44, 5 April 2017 (UTC)


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