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"THE LONE RANGER RIDES NORTH. I watched The Lone Ranger on TV throughout elementary school. In junior high I read eight (of 18) novels by Fran Striker and listened to old radio shows on cassette tape. Then I didn't have any association with the…"
"Well, I've shelved How Soon is Now? for now. I was hoping for some cool interesting stories, but it is mostly,,"Here is a band you've never heard of that put out one single." or "here is a record company you've never…"
"I keep meaning to read that ..."
"I used to have a copy of that. May still do."
"THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS by L. Frank Baum: In lieu of reading this aloud to my nieces or my nephew, I read it aloud to myself. Lots of interesting trivia here. For example, Santa's first two reindeer were Flossie and Glossie.…"
"Now re-reading The Gourmet Club, by Junichiro Tanizaki"
"Currently reading How Soon is Now? by Richard King. A book about the independent labels that sprouted in the 70s and on. I'm barely into it..
I've also wanted to re-read Elmore Leonard's short story Three-Ten To Yuma for a while now.…"
"Recently read So I'm a Spider, So What?, vol. 10, by Okina BabaNow reading Owarimonogatari - End Tale Part 03, by Nisioisin"
"Now re-reading The Secret History of the Lord of Musashi and Arrowroot, by Junichiro Tanizaki"
"Cool, thanks for the info Richard, on Heinlein and Bond."
"If you haven't already done so, check out the Heinlein Wikipedia Page. It talks about the themes of his many books and might give you an idea of what to read next.
A good James Bond book would be Moonraker, which has no relationship to the…"
"Recently I read:
The Moon if a Harsh Mistress by Robert Heinlein. The first book of his I've read and I liked it. It is the story of the Moon looking for independence from the Earth. The Moon is the supplier of most if not all of the grain, and…"
"Today's Dallas Morning News!"
"Recently Re-Read In Praise of Shadows, by Junichiro Tanizaki
Currently Re-Reading Naomi, by Junichiro Tanizaki"
"I just finished G. Willow Wilson's Alif the Unseen. Loved it, and here's my Goodreads review:
For once, a book club selection I made! I've been meaning to get to this for awhile. It's a fascinating combination of cyberpunk,…"
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Comics for May 5
Posted on April 30, 2010 at 12:00pm 20 Comments 0 Likes
From ComicList.com, as always.
AARDVARK VANAHEIM
Glamourpuss #13, $3.00
ABSTRACT STUDIOS
Echo #21, $3.50
ANTARCTIC PRESS
Gold Digger Peebris Big Adventure #2, $3.99
Twi Lit, $3.99
APE ENTERTAINMENT
Black Coat Or Give Me Death TP, $12.95
Second Chance At Sarah GN, $12.95
ARCANA STUDIO
Grunts War Stories… Continue
AARDVARK VANAHEIM
Glamourpuss #13, $3.00
ABSTRACT STUDIOS
Echo #21, $3.50
ANTARCTIC PRESS
Gold Digger Peebris Big Adventure #2, $3.99
Twi Lit, $3.99
APE ENTERTAINMENT
Black Coat Or Give Me Death TP, $12.95
Second Chance At Sarah GN, $12.95
ARCANA STUDIO
Grunts War Stories… Continue
New Comics for April 28
Posted on April 24, 2010 at 5:00pm 14 Comments 0 Likes
Courtesy ComicList.com:
APE ENTERTAINMENT
Shrek Forever After The Prequel, $6.95
ARCHAIA ENTERTAINMENT
Fraggle Rock #1 (of 4)(Jeffrey Brown Regular Cover), $3.95
Fraggle Rock #1 (of 4)(Shared Exclusive Photo Cover), AR
ARCHIE COMICS
Archie Double Digest #208, $3.99
Sonic The Hedgehog #212, $2.99
AVATAR…
ContinueComics for April 14
Posted on April 9, 2010 at 3:00pm 21 Comments 0 Likes
List courtesy ComicList.com.
ANTARCTIC PRESS
Gold Digger Sourcebook HC (Signed Limited Edition), $49.95
ARCHIE COMICS
Archie Digest #263, $2.69
Archie New Look Series Volume 4 My Fathers Betrayal TP, $10.95
Betty & Veronica #247, $2.99
Sonic Universe #15, $2.99
ASPEN MLT
Mindfield #0 (Cover A Alex Konat),… Continue
ANTARCTIC PRESS
Gold Digger Sourcebook HC (Signed Limited Edition), $49.95
ARCHIE COMICS
Archie Digest #263, $2.69
Archie New Look Series Volume 4 My Fathers Betrayal TP, $10.95
Betty & Veronica #247, $2.99
Sonic Universe #15, $2.99
ASPEN MLT
Mindfield #0 (Cover A Alex Konat),… Continue
Comics for February 10
Posted on February 5, 2010 at 9:57am 17 Comments 0 Likes
As always (at least with me), per ComicList.com:
ABBEVILLE PRESS
Starstruck Vintage Movie Posters From Classic Hollywood HC, $65.00
AC COMICS
Femforce #151, $9.95…
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ABBEVILLE PRESS
Starstruck Vintage Movie Posters From Classic Hollywood HC, $65.00
AC COMICS
Femforce #151, $9.95…
Continue
Comics for January 20
Posted on January 15, 2010 at 4:00pm 12 Comments 0 Likes
List courtesy ComicList.com
12 GAUGE COMICS
Luke Mcbain #3 (of 4), $3.99
AARDVARK VANAHEIM
Glamourpuss #11, $3.00
ACTION FIGURE NEWS & TOY REVIEW
Lees Toy Review #206 (Jan 2010), $5.95
ARCHIE COMICS
Jughead #199, $2.50
Pals N Gals Double Digest #138, $3.99
Sonic Universe #12, $2.50
ATOMIC BASEMENT ENTERTAINMENT
Kids… Continue
12 GAUGE COMICS
Luke Mcbain #3 (of 4), $3.99
AARDVARK VANAHEIM
Glamourpuss #11, $3.00
ACTION FIGURE NEWS & TOY REVIEW
Lees Toy Review #206 (Jan 2010), $5.95
ARCHIE COMICS
Jughead #199, $2.50
Pals N Gals Double Digest #138, $3.99
Sonic Universe #12, $2.50
ATOMIC BASEMENT ENTERTAINMENT
Kids… Continue
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Cavaliere (moderator emeritus) said…
- Happy birthday!
- At 9:35am on October 7, 2010,
- Happy birthday! Y'know...again. ;-)
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