K.W. Jeter's *Farewell Horizontal*: Free on Amazon through 9/2/12

Prestidigitweeze · 08-31-2012, 01:12 PM

Even if you've never read K.W. Jeter before, take this opportunity to download a free copy of this seminal and long-out-of print novel by the man who defined cyberpunk, influenced Philip K. Dick and literally invented the word steampunk. Offer good through Sunday, September 2.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0053PVFEM/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk

garygibsonsf · 08-31-2012, 02:21 PM

It's a terrific book.

Prestidigitweeze · 08-31-2012, 02:28 PM

I agree!

mayoi · 08-31-2012, 06:39 PM

Thank you!

DrNefario · 08-31-2012, 07:36 PM

I third this. I've got this in paperback and liked it a lot.

I don't really know why I feel the need to have the ebook, too. (Also free in the UK, by the way.)

Ginwen · 09-01-2012, 12:16 AM

Thanks, read it years ago and thought it was really good, so glad to re-read it.

Prestidigitweeze · 09-01-2012, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrNefario

I third this. I've got this in paperback and liked it a lot.

I don't really know why I feel the need to have the ebook, too. (Also free in the UK, by the way.)

Glad to hear it's free in the UK as well, good Doctor.

One reason we might feel the need to own a book in both physical and digital media is because e-books are relatively new and physical books create clutter. I personally am testing whether I can depend on books bought or created in relatively early digital formats to survive over time. If I can, then I might be able to reduce the load of books I carry as Literature's albatross.

Another reason is convenience. You're more likely to pick up a book to reread if it's as close by as your primary reader. And you don't always want to reread -- sometimes you want to find a quote or refer to some other aspect (when you wish to determine which writer had a given idea first, and the question is not only one of precedent but also the exact wording).

I own a lot of books in both media at the moment.

curtw · 09-01-2012, 01:17 PM

I like the original US cover art better:

Prestidigitweeze · 09-01-2012, 01:34 PM

My original copy's cover was blue and orange and featured the same artwork, but it wasn't an ebook and it certainly wasn't free.

Here it is:

A few months back, Jeter said he was considering publishing Dr. Adder in ebook form. If he does, that will be an event, since (i) the book didn't see print for a decade because of the controversial subject and is still hard to find, and (ii) it's the book which P.K. Dick cites as an influence on Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? and which many say is the first c-punk novel -- it predates those of Gibson, Shirley and Sterling (sounds a bit like a law firm, no?).

It's also quite fun.

spindlegirl · 09-01-2012, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by curtw

I like the original US cover art better:

Oh yah. I changed the cover to that on my copy just now.

DrNefario · 09-01-2012, 05:16 PM

My paperback has the same art, but with a different text layout. (I thought I'd never be able to find it, but bizarrely it was not only on the front row but on a shelf that was visible without moving furniture. Weird.)

08-31-2012, 01:12 PM	#1
Prestidigitweeze Fledgling Demagogue Posts: 2,384 Karma: 31132263 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: White Plains Device: Clara HD; Oasis 2; Aura HD; iPad Air; PRS-350; Galaxy S7.	*K.W. Jeter's Farewell Horizontal: Free on Amazon through 9/2/12* Even if you've never read K.W. Jeter before, take this opportunity to download a free copy of this seminal and long-out-of print novel by the man who defined cyberpunk, influenced Philip K. Dick and literally invented the word steampunk. Offer good through Sunday, September 2. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0053PVFEM/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk Last edited by Prestidigitweeze; 08-31-2012 at 02:01 PM.

09-01-2012, 01:34 PM	#9
Prestidigitweeze Fledgling Demagogue Posts: 2,384 Karma: 31132263 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: White Plains Device: Clara HD; Oasis 2; Aura HD; iPad Air; PRS-350; Galaxy S7.	My original copy's cover was blue and orange and featured the same artwork, but it wasn't an ebook and it certainly wasn't free. Here it is: A few months back, Jeter said he was considering publishing Dr. Adder in ebook form. If he does, that will be an event, since (i) the book didn't see print for a decade because of the controversial subject and is still hard to find, and (ii) it's the book which P.K. Dick cites as an influence on Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? and which many say is the first c-punk novel -- it predates those of Gibson, Shirley and Sterling (sounds a bit like a law firm, no?). It's also quite fun. Last edited by Prestidigitweeze; 09-01-2012 at 01:41 PM.

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08-31-2012, 02:21 PM	#2
garygibsonsf Addict Posts: 321 Karma: 432192 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite	It's a terrific book.

08-31-2012, 02:28 PM	#3
Prestidigitweeze Fledgling Demagogue Posts: 2,384 Karma: 31132263 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: White Plains Device: Clara HD; Oasis 2; Aura HD; iPad Air; PRS-350; Galaxy S7.	I agree!

08-31-2012, 06:39 PM	#4
mayoi Member Posts: 127 Karma: 40426 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA Device: PW2 and K3 Kindles, TF101	Thank you!

08-31-2012, 07:36 PM	#5
DrNefario Wizard Posts: 2,099 Karma: 11315768 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK Device: Kindle, Kobo Touch, Nook SimpleTouch	I third this. I've got this in paperback and liked it a lot. I don't really know why I feel the need to have the ebook, too. (Also free in the UK, by the way.)

09-01-2012, 12:16 AM	#6
Ginwen Addict Posts: 261 Karma: 777376 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kent, WA Device: Kindle Touch/IPad	Thanks, read it years ago and thought it was really good, so glad to re-read it.

09-01-2012, 01:17 PM	#8
curtw Outside of a dog Posts: 863 Karma: 4457646 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, TX Device: Kindle Voyage	I like the original US cover art better:

09-01-2012, 05:16 PM	#11
DrNefario Wizard Posts: 2,099 Karma: 11315768 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK Device: Kindle, Kobo Touch, Nook SimpleTouch	My paperback has the same art, but with a different text layout. (I thought I'd never be able to find it, but bizarrely it was not only on the front row but on a shelf that was visible without moving furniture. Weird.)

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