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Moejoe · 03-30-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

I LOVE that gun. His wife was showing it off on another forum I'm on

Seconded. Very definitely seconded.

Wow, it's a small world. A friend of mine found a wedding invitation of Robert Rankin's in a clothing shop just recently. It was in a Victorian frock coat, I seem to recall.

pshrynk · 03-30-2009, 06:17 PM

Where are his books in e-format?

Moejoe · 03-30-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pshrynk

Where are his books in e-format?

I'm not even sure they are in e-format, never checked, I've got all his stuff in pbook, been a collector since Armageddon the Musical.

EDIT: Just checked, looks like the only one available is Necrophenia, and it costs a ridiculous £14.67, when the hardback only costs £14.99. So if you're a Rankin fan its pbook or the darknet if you want to read him. Very sad indeed

Http://www.orionbooks.co.uk/10122-1/...ert-Rankin.htm

Double Edit: Necrophenia is available as an ebook from Waterstones (UK) for £10.57.

ShortNCuddlyAm · 03-30-2009, 06:53 PM

Anyone got contact details for Mr Rankin?

(EDIT: As it just wouldn't seem right to bother his wife over it)

Moejoe · 03-31-2009, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

Anyone got contact details for Mr Rankin?

(EDIT: As it just wouldn't seem right to bother his wife over it)

Rankin is a self-confessed Luddite. He writes his novels longhand on paper

There is a contact form on Sproutlore, but I don't know if Mr. Rankin will see this at all. http://www.sproutlore.com/

Arnold Grundel · 03-31-2009, 06:59 PM

I am going to start a book called Red Dragon Rising, it's written by two Chinese Americans who knew quite a few things about China's Military. Basically, it's a book about the current military threat that China poses to the U.S. I don't actually have time to sit down and read it though, so I may try to locate Audio Books for it.

birdbrainbb · 04-02-2009, 11:49 AM

Yesterday I finished reading Empress by Karen Miller (got it through the $1 Orbit promo), and it was really, really good. Long, but good. Ended up buying the next two books in the series as well!

And right now I'm reading Sabriel by Garth Nix, who I've heard much of but never tried before. I'm liking it, though the writing style is a bit different than I'm used to.

pilotbob · 04-02-2009, 01:48 PM

I've been listening to Timeline by Crichton. Does this book go anywhere? I am about 2.5 hours into it, I think it is 12hr total... and really nothing has happened. Usually his book are much faster paced as I remember from Prey and Airframe.

BOb

Curly · 04-02-2009, 02:11 PM

I've been reading the Sherlock Holmes omnibus from MR which is excellent, but I am taking a break to read 'The Colour of Magic' by Terry Pratchett as recommended by pshrynk and zelda. They didn't warn me about the large number of books in the series however!

pshrynk · 04-02-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Curly

I've been reading the Sherlock Holmes omnibus from MR which is excellent, but I am taking a break to read 'The Colour of Magic' by Terry Pratchett as recommended by pshrynk and zelda. They didn't warn me about the large number of books in the series however!

Oh, and there are a lot of books in the series, so you should prepare yourself.

DixieGal · 04-02-2009, 03:13 PM

They converted me into a Pratchett fan also! I stopped when I got to Wyrd Sisters, but plan to read it sooner or later.

I stopped because I had it in eReader, then got my Sony. Don't have time or energy to convert it, so will probably just buy it again in ePub soon.

birdbrainbb · 04-02-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

I've been listening to Timeline by Crichton. Does this book go anywhere? I am about 2.5 hours into it, I think it is 12hr total... and really nothing has happened. Usually his book are much faster paced as I remember from Prey and Airframe.

BOb

I remember the pbook going very quickly, but that might have been because I was desperate for a book and zoomed through it.

ould · 04-03-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

I've been listening to Timeline by Crichton. Does this book go anywhere? I am about 2.5 hours into it, I think it is 12hr total... and really nothing has happened. Usually his book are much faster paced as I remember from Prey and Airframe.

BOb

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Originally Posted by birdbrainbb

I remember the pbook going very quickly, but that might have been because I was desperate for a book and zoomed through it.

Second that. I read it in pbook as well and I remember thoroughly enjoying it. Who is narrating it on the audiobook version? I found that sometimes it makes a big difference when listening to audiobooks. I used to do that on my commute but now I commute by coach so I can read on my Sony. :-)

pilotbob · 04-03-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ould

Second that. I read it in pbook as well and I remember thoroughly enjoying it. Who is narrating it on the audiobook version? I found that sometimes it makes a big difference when listening to audiobooks. I used to do that on my commute but now I commute by coach so I can read on my Sony. :-)

John Bedford Lloyd reads/narrates it.

Thanks folks, I will keep with it then. Appreciate the info.

BOb

birdbrainbb · 04-03-2009, 08:16 PM

Finished Sabriel on the bus this morning, then started Lirael. I actually like it a little more than Sabriel, so far! It's got a magic library in it, too. :B

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03-30-2009, 06:17 PM	#1742
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	Where are his books in e-format?

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ShortNCuddlyAm WWHALD Posts: 7,879 Karma: 337114 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mitcham, Surrey, UK Device: iPad. Selling my silver 505 here	Anyone got contact details for Mr Rankin? (EDIT: As it just wouldn't seem right to bother his wife over it)

03-31-2009, 06:59 PM	#1746
Arnold Grundel Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: none	I am going to start a book called Red Dragon Rising, it's written by two Chinese Americans who knew quite a few things about China's Military. Basically, it's a book about the current military threat that China poses to the U.S. I don't actually have time to sit down and read it though, so I may try to locate Audio Books for it.

04-02-2009, 11:49 AM	#1747
birdbrainbb Addict Posts: 287 Karma: 2191035 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Anaheim, CA Device: Kindle Oasis, Kindle Paperwhite 5	Yesterday I finished reading Empress by Karen Miller (got it through the $1 Orbit promo), and it was really, really good. Long, but good. Ended up buying the next two books in the series as well! And right now I'm reading Sabriel by Garth Nix, who I've heard much of but never tried before. I'm liking it, though the writing style is a bit different than I'm used to.

04-02-2009, 01:48 PM	#1748
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	I've been listening to Timeline by Crichton. Does this book go anywhere? I am about 2.5 hours into it, I think it is 12hr total... and really nothing has happened. Usually his book are much faster paced as I remember from Prey and Airframe. BOb

04-02-2009, 02:11 PM	#1749
Curly I need a holiday! Posts: 1,227 Karma: 4622 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Scotland Device: PRS-505, ipod touch	I've been reading the Sherlock Holmes omnibus from MR which is excellent, but I am taking a break to read 'The Colour of Magic' by Terry Pratchett as recommended by pshrynk and zelda. They didn't warn me about the large number of books in the series however!

04-02-2009, 03:13 PM	#1751
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	They converted me into a Pratchett fan also! I stopped when I got to Wyrd Sisters, but plan to read it sooner or later. I stopped because I had it in eReader, then got my Sony. Don't have time or energy to convert it, so will probably just buy it again in ePub soon.

04-03-2009, 08:16 PM	#1755
birdbrainbb Addict Posts: 287 Karma: 2191035 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Anaheim, CA Device: Kindle Oasis, Kindle Paperwhite 5	Finished Sabriel on the bus this morning, then started Lirael. I actually like it a little more than Sabriel, so far! It's got a magic library in it, too. :B