103 Arthur C. Clarke short stories available for purchase from Sony

Dr. Drib · 09-19-2008, 03:08 PM

I just recieved this email.

The short stories are avalable now.

I actually have an original typescript by Arthur C. Clark - NOT a ribbon copy. As an historical note, he uses the "N" word in this story. The story is from his Tales From The White Hart.

Sony is celebrating his long life.

Don

vivaldirules · 09-26-2008, 02:11 PM

Good eye, Dr. Dribbles. I just now saw this. The 103 short stories are available from Sony for $1.99 each: http://ebookstore.sony.com/author/816/11/81611.html

HarryT · 09-27-2008, 09:30 AM

What's an "N-word"?

montsnmags · 09-27-2008, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

What's an "N-word"?

I do not know if this is the particular word being referenced, but usually when the term "N-word" is used, it is used as a substitute for the word "nigger".

Cheers,
Marc

Dr. Drib · 09-27-2008, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montsnmags

I do not know if this is the particular word being referenced, but usually when the term "N-word" is used, it is used as a substitute for the word "nigger".

Cheers,
Marc

Yes, that's correct.

Don

HarryT · 09-27-2008, 09:46 AM

I see - thanks. I don't see this as surprising. Certainly in this country the word only seemed to become "offensive" in something like the 1970s. Up to that time it was a normal everyday word and wasn't used with any insulting intent.

vivaldirules · 09-27-2008, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

I see - thanks. I don't see this as surprising. Certainly in this country the word only seemed to become "offensive" in something like the 1970s. Up to that time it was a normal everyday word and wasn't used with any insulting intent.

I think it ranks here as perhaps the most offensive word anyone could use. Few that spout "the f-word" with ease would even consider using "the n-word". Although I understand that among many blacks it now used with ease by some which terribly offends many others. Very curious.

HarryT · 09-27-2008, 11:57 AM

People like Eddy Murphy seem to use it in every other sentence

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Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,737 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	103 Arthur C. Clarke short stories available for purchase from Sony I just recieved this email. The short stories are avalable now. I actually have an original typescript by Arthur C. Clark - NOT a ribbon copy. As an historical note, he uses the "N" word in this story. The story is from his Tales From The White Hart. Sony is celebrating his long life. Don Last edited by Dr. Drib; 09-19-2008 at 03:15 PM. Reason: corrected a number of factual errors

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vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	Good eye, Dr. Dribbles. I just now saw this. The 103 short stories are available from Sony for $1.99 each: http://ebookstore.sony.com/author/816/11/81611.html

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	What's an "N-word"?

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I see - thanks. I don't see this as surprising. Certainly in this country the word only seemed to become "offensive" in something like the 1970s. Up to that time it was a normal everyday word and wasn't used with any insulting intent.

09-27-2008, 11:57 AM	#8
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	People like Eddy Murphy seem to use it in every other sentence .

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