Glass Bead
Has anyone here read The Glass Bead Game by Hermann Hesse?

I personally loved it, though its subtle humor went way over my head. Has anyone else here read it? If so, what did you think?

the 80+ customers who have reviewed it at amazon are generally very favourable 70% give it a maximum 5/5

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Riedel Bottle Cleaner Beads 1.75-Inch, Black Container with Lid


Riedel Bottle Cleaner Beads 1.75-Inch, Black Container with Lid


$5.99


Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most innovative, and Riedel’s bottle cleaner beads are a case in point. These small, smooth stainless steel balls submerge in water where they sink to the bottle’s hard-to-reach corners and bottom. When the bottle is gently agitated, the balls create fiction against the hard surfaces, knocking off unwanted residue and providing an even, streak-free cleaning. No…

White and Pink Beaded Multi Cake Stand


White and Pink Beaded Multi Cake Stand


$39.99


A beautiful cake stand that’s able to hold one large cake and up to 6 smaller cupcakes or tarts. The soft white finish on the base is accented with clear faux crystal beads and sparkling pink dangles. The smaller trays jut elegantly out from beneath the main tray. Made of food safe materials….

Antique Silver Beaded Small Cake Stand


Antique Silver Beaded Small Cake Stand


$29.99


You’ll want to keep this gorgeous cake stand on display long after the cake has been eaten. Its antique silver finish and faux crystal beads and dangles make every day a special occasion. Made of all food safe materials….

Sounds From The Thievery Hi-Fi


Sounds From The Thievery Hi-Fi


$8.98


U.S. edition of downtempo/trip hop duo’s 1996 debut with 5 bonus tracks added, ‘Transcendence’, ‘Scene At The Open Air Market’, ‘Encounter In Bahia’, ‘Assault On Babylon’ & ‘One’. Note – some import editions contained some but not all of these bonus tracks. ESL Records….

Glass Bead Game


Glass Bead Game


$10.99


2009 release from the British 12-string guitar virtuoso. James started his music career by playing in UK Punk bands, but soon branched off into more introspective guitar recordings. James is joined on this record by Joolie Wood (Current 93 on violin, clarinet and flute plus John Contreras (Baby Dee and C93) on cello. Lavinia Blackwall (Directing Hand) is a classically trained singer and contribute…



 *SOFT TOUCH* BEST BEADING WIRE .019 IN. 100ft SOFT FLEX


*SOFT TOUCH* BEST BEADING WIRE .019 IN. 100ft SOFT FLEX


$57.89


Soft Flex Soft Touch . The Best Beading Wire Is Even Better. Nylon Coated 49 Strand Miniature Wire Cable. .019 Inch Diameter, 100 Foot Spool. The designer_?s choice in bead stringing materials! The Soft Flex_ premier product, Soft Touch_? Wire is like no other. Constructed of 49 micro woven stainless steel wires, Soft Touch_? is so soft, you won_?t believe it’s wire! It offers the same great performance as Original Soft Flex_ Wire, but with 50% more suppleness, giving more life and movement to your jewelry designs. We recommend you consider the abrasion level of the beads you are stringing in order to determine the appropriate diameter of Soft Touch_? you will need. The thicker the wire, the better resistance to breakage it will have. Use this MEDIUM weight of Soft Touch beading wire for stringing necklaces with Glass, Stone and Metal Beads, and seed beads as small as size #13. Finish with crimp beads, or KNOT! Quantity: Each lot consists of 1 spool of 100 feet of Soft Touch beading wire in a grey steel color.

 *SOFT TOUCH* BEST BEADING WIRE .019 IN. 30ft SOFT FLEX


*SOFT TOUCH* BEST BEADING WIRE .019 IN. 30ft SOFT FLEX


$18.96


Soft Flex Soft Touch . The Best Beading Wire Is Even Better. Nylon Coated 49 Strand Miniature Wire Cable. .019 Inch Diameter, 30 Foot Spool. The designer’s choice in bead stringing materials! The Soft Flex_ premier product, Soft Touch_? Wire is like no other. Constructed of 49 micro woven stainless steel wires, Soft Touch_? is so soft, you won’t believe it’s wire! It offers the same great performance as Original Soft Flex_ Wire, but with 50% more suppleness, giving more life and movement to your jewelry designs. We recommend you consider the abrasion level of the beads you are stringing in order to determine the appropriate diameter of Soft Touch_? you will need. The thicker the wire, the better resistance to breakage it will have. Use this MEDIUM weight of Soft Touch beading wire for stringing necklaces with Glass, Stone and Metal Beads, and seed beads as small as size #13. Finish with crimp beads, or KNOT! Quantity: Each lot consists of 1 spool of 30 feet of Soft Touch beading wire in Grey Steel color.

 1.25 Long 1 inch Wide Heart Blown Glass Crystal Pendant


1.25 Long 1 inch Wide Heart Blown Glass Crystal Pendant


$9.99


Multicolor Blown Glass Heart Pendant with Swarovski Crystal and silver bead accents. Pendant is 1.25 inch Long and 1 inch wide. Made in .925 Sterling Silver. Pendant will be shipped in FREE Gift Pendant box. Thanks for Shopping Gem Avenue.

 1.25 X 1 inch Heart Blown Glass Crystal .925 Silver Pendant


1.25 X 1 inch Heart Blown Glass Crystal .925 Silver Pendant


$9.99


Multicolor Blown Glass Heart Pendant with Swarovski Crystal and silver bead accents. Pendant is 1.25 inch Long and 1 inch wide. Made in .925 Sterling Silver. Pendant will be shipped in FREE Gift Pendant box. Thanks for Shopping Gem Avenue.

 1.25 X 1 inch Heart Multicolor Blown Glass Crystal Pendant


1.25 X 1 inch Heart Multicolor Blown Glass Crystal Pendant


$9.99


Multicolor Blown Glass Heart Pendant with Swarovski Crystal and silver bead accents. Pendant is 1.25 inch Long and 1 inch wide. Made in .925 Sterling Silver. Pendant will be shipped in FREE Gift Pendant box. Thanks for Shopping Gem Avenue.

 1.25 inch X 1 inch Blue Color Heart Blown Glass Swarovski Crystal Sterling Silver Pendant


1.25 inch X 1 inch Blue Color Heart Blown Glass Swarovski Crystal Sterling Silver Pendant


$9.99


Blue Blown Glass Heart Pendant with Swarovski Crystal and silver bead accents. Pendant is 1.25 Long and 1 wide. Made in .925 Sterling Silver. Pendant will be shipped in FREE Gift Pendant box. Thanks for Shopping Gem Avenue.

 1.25 inch X 1 inch Heart Blown Glass and Crystal Silver Pendant


1.25 inch X 1 inch Heart Blown Glass and Crystal Silver Pendant


$9.99


Blown Glass Heart Pendant with Swarovski Crystal and silver bead accents. Pendant is 1.25 inch Long and 1 inch wide. Made in .925 Sterling Silver. Pendant will be shipped in FREE Gift Pendant box. Thanks for Shopping Gem Avenue.

 10 MM Blown Glass with Crystal 7 inch to 9 inch Silver Bracelet


10 MM Blown Glass with Crystal 7 inch to 9 inch Silver Bracelet


$26.99


Adorable Bracelet crafted of Multicolor 12 MM Blown Glass Bead with Swarovski Crystals and Silver Beads accents. Made in .925 Sterling Silver. Length of this Bracelet is adjustable from 7 to 9 . Comes with Lobster Claw Clasps. Bracelet will be shipped in FREE Gift Bracelet box. Thanks for Shopping at Gem Avenue.

 10.5OZ CLR SILICONE SEALANT


10.5OZ CLR SILICONE SEALANT


$10.48


Designed for glazing and sealing. Used for structural or conventional type glazing and curtainwall sealing involving glass, plastic or metal. Seals skylights, solar panels, ventilators, aluminum siding and windows, heating/air conditioning units, duct work, recreational vehicles and other glass, plastic or metal assemblies. Cures at room temperature upon exposure to moisture in the air providing good tensile strength and excellent adhesion. Withstands temperature extremes for neg. 60-degrees to 400-degrees Fahrenheit. Highly resistant to ultraviolet light and is virtually unaffected by other harsh environmental elements. Superior elasticity and long-life reliability. Forms a permanent watertight and weatherproof bond to materials like glass, ceramics, aluminum, primed steel, and some plastics. Meets FDA-USDA requirements. Covers approximately 31 lin. ft. at 1/4 dia. bead and approximately 14 lin. ft. at a 3/8 dia. bead.

 10.5OZ WHT SILICONE SEALANT


10.5OZ WHT SILICONE SEALANT


$10.48


Designed for glazing and sealing. Used for structural or conventional type glazing and curtainwall sealing involving glass, plastic or metal. Seals skylights, solar panels, ventilators, aluminum siding and windows, heating/air conditioning units, duct work, recreational vehicles and other glass, plastic or metal assemblies. Cures at room temperature upon exposure to moisture in the air providing good tensile strength and excellent adhesion. Withstands temperature extremes for neg. 60-degrees to 400-degrees Fahrenheit. Highly resistant to ultraviolet light and is virtually unaffected by other harsh environmental elements. Superior elasticity and long-life reliability. Forms a permanent watertight and weatherproof bond to materials like glass, ceramics, aluminum, primed steel, and some plastics. Meets FDA-USDA requirements. Covers approximately 31 lin. ft. at 1/4 dia. bead and approximately 14 lin. ft. at a 3/8 dia. bead.