Unusual 'Real' Books

stephensmat · 02-14-2012, 10:21 PM

Okay, this isn't for e-books, but you guys are really plugged in about reading, and the books in question aren't by any stretch typical, so I figured I might be able to get away with it. If not, I will of course take this down, but if someone could point me to a forum that would be better suited, I'd be grateful.

Now then:

Amazon.com: Doctor Who The Journal of Impossible Things & Mini Sonic Screwdriver: Toys & Games

From Doctor Who.

Amazon.com: The Lost Journal of Indiana Jones (9781416563150): Henry Jones: Books

From Indiana Jones

Dr. Halsey's personal journal - Halo Wiki - Halo 2, Halo 3, Reach, and more

From Halo.

I own them all. I love the fact that somebody put the effort into making and for that matter publishing these things.

I haven't looked through the forum yet, but this looks like the place to ask: Does anyone know where I can find anything similar? Journals in particular, and available for purchase. Books that try the 'real world' feel.

It's hard to find this sort of thing. I found the Griffin and Sabine Series, and own them all too, but it's hard to know what to search for.

Anyone?

ATDrake · 02-15-2012, 02:48 AM

Perhaps you might like the Nanny Ogg's Cookbook which ties into Terry Pratchett's Discworld series. It's written like a real fake collection of recipes and anecdotes and sketches from that character's point of view.

Also, speaking of Indiana Jones: Back From Yet Another Globetrotting Adventure, Indiana Jones Checks His Mail And Discovers That His Bid For Tenure Has Been Denied.

Don't know if you're interested in graphic novels, but there are several that I've seen that are somewhat like the kind of multimedia mixture of stuff that you might be interested in.

And Neil Gaiman's excellent alternate universe Sherlock Holmes short story comes formatted like a Victorian newspaper serial complete with fake ads. He offers it free to download in PDF off his website: A Study in Emerald

Hope this helps.

xg4bx · 02-15-2012, 02:50 AM

off the top of my head-

The Zombie Autopsies by Steven Schlozman

"As the walking dead rise up throughout the world, a few brave doctors attempt to find a cure by applying forensic techniques to captured zombies.

On a remote island a crack medical team has been sent to explore a radical theory that could uncover a cure for the epidemic. Based on the team's research and the observations of renowned zombie expert Dr. Stanley Blum, THE ZOMBIE AUTOPSIES documents for the first time the unique biology of zombie organisms.

Detailed drawings of the internal organs of actual zombies provide an accurate anatomy of these horrifying creatures. Zombie brains, hearts, lungs, skin, and digestive system are shown, while Dr. Blum's notes reveal shocking insights into how they function--even as Blum and his colleagues themselves begin to succumb to the plague.

No one knows the ultimate fate of Dr. Blum or his researchers. But now that his notebook, THE ZOMBIE AUTOPSIES, has been made available to the UN, the World Health Organization, and the general public, his scientific discoveries may be the last hope for humans on earth."

Penforhire · 02-15-2012, 01:44 PM

Dr. Halsey's journal was a fantastic bit to include in those special game editions. Just an aside, if you liked that you might also enjoy http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Building-.../dp/0857685627 . I have it. I'd say it is well done and reasonably priced.

02-14-2012, 10:21 PM	#1
stephensmat Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 28 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Kindle	Unusual 'Real' Books Okay, this isn't for e-books, but you guys are really plugged in about reading, and the books in question aren't by any stretch typical, so I figured I might be able to get away with it. If not, I will of course take this down, but if someone could point me to a forum that would be better suited, I'd be grateful. Now then: Amazon.com: Doctor Who The Journal of Impossible Things & Mini Sonic Screwdriver: Toys & Games From Doctor Who. Amazon.com: The Lost Journal of Indiana Jones (9781416563150): Henry Jones: Books From Indiana Jones Dr. Halsey's personal journal - Halo Wiki - Halo 2, Halo 3, Reach, and more From Halo. I own them all. I love the fact that somebody put the effort into making and for that matter publishing these things. I haven't looked through the forum yet, but this looks like the place to ask: Does anyone know where I can find anything similar? Journals in particular, and available for purchase. Books that try the 'real world' feel. It's hard to find this sort of thing. I found the Griffin and Sabine Series, and own them all too, but it's hard to know what to search for. Anyone?

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02-15-2012, 02:48 AM	#2
ATDrake Wizzard Posts: 11,517 Karma: 33048258 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Roundworld Device: Kindle 2 International, Sony PRS-T1, BlackBerry PlayBook, Acer Iconia	Perhaps you might like the Nanny Ogg's Cookbook which ties into Terry Pratchett's Discworld series. It's written like a real fake collection of recipes and anecdotes and sketches from that character's point of view. Also, speaking of Indiana Jones: Back From Yet Another Globetrotting Adventure, Indiana Jones Checks His Mail And Discovers That His Bid For Tenure Has Been Denied. Don't know if you're interested in graphic novels, but there are several that I've seen that are somewhat like the kind of multimedia mixture of stuff that you might be interested in. And Neil Gaiman's excellent alternate universe Sherlock Holmes short story comes formatted like a Victorian newspaper serial complete with fake ads. He offers it free to download in PDF off his website: A Study in Emerald Hope this helps.

02-15-2012, 02:50 AM	#3
xg4bx Are you gonna eat that? Posts: 1,633 Karma: 23215128 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Phillipsburg, NJ Device: Kindle 3, Nook STG	off the top of my head- The Zombie Autopsies by Steven Schlozman "As the walking dead rise up throughout the world, a few brave doctors attempt to find a cure by applying forensic techniques to captured zombies. On a remote island a crack medical team has been sent to explore a radical theory that could uncover a cure for the epidemic. Based on the team's research and the observations of renowned zombie expert Dr. Stanley Blum, THE ZOMBIE AUTOPSIES documents for the first time the unique biology of zombie organisms. Detailed drawings of the internal organs of actual zombies provide an accurate anatomy of these horrifying creatures. Zombie brains, hearts, lungs, skin, and digestive system are shown, while Dr. Blum's notes reveal shocking insights into how they function--even as Blum and his colleagues themselves begin to succumb to the plague. No one knows the ultimate fate of Dr. Blum or his researchers. But now that his notebook, THE ZOMBIE AUTOPSIES, has been made available to the UN, the World Health Organization, and the general public, his scientific discoveries may be the last hope for humans on earth."

02-15-2012, 01:44 PM	#4
Penforhire Wizard Posts: 2,230 Karma: 7145404 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Device: Kindle Voyage & iPhone 7+	Dr. Halsey's journal was a fantastic bit to include in those special game editions. Just an aside, if you liked that you might also enjoy http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Building-.../dp/0857685627 . I have it. I'd say it is well done and reasonably priced.

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