07-22-2010, 07:46 AM | #1 |
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20 classics of the 20th century now available for Kindle
New “Odyssey Editions” of 20th Century Classics are now available in e-book editions via 2-year exclusive agreement with Amazon (original press release).
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07-22-2010, 07:48 AM | #2 |
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I need to 'get out more'
20th Century Classics, and many I've never even heard of !!!! |
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07-22-2010, 07:50 AM | #3 |
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07-22-2010, 07:52 AM | #4 |
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Ah yes, I'm not denying one or two classics, but the majority !!?
[Good job they're for the Kindle and I can't accidently download them ] |
07-22-2010, 08:09 AM | #5 |
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I respectfully beg to differ - many of these titles are considered 20th C classics - and have been long awaited for in Kindle editions - esp. Bellow, Cheever, Sacks.
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07-22-2010, 09:25 AM | #6 |
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I respectfully do differ, Bellow, Cheever, Sacks - Who !?
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07-22-2010, 09:56 AM | #7 |
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Something doesn't have to be well known to be a classic. These books are all well regarded and have stood the test of time. Being a classic is about quality.
John Cheever even has an important plotline in a episode of Seinfeld, it's even named after him, "The Cheever Letters". |
07-22-2010, 11:15 AM | #8 |
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I agree. I haven't read all of thse authors - but I have certainly heard of them, and think it's fair to call them 20th century classics. Though am surprised to see The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks in the list. Even if it's a great book - and I might even buy it to re-read it. I remember it was very fascinating.
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07-22-2010, 12:37 PM | #9 |
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Must be a 'Merican thing. Recognize all the authors and I would certainly *most* to be Classics.
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07-22-2010, 12:46 PM | #10 |
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Classic or not, 9.99 seems a little steep for something that long ago made the rounds of paperback.
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07-22-2010, 01:13 PM | #11 |
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I hope this signals more backlist books to come. Digitize 'em all, and I'll decide case by case whether they're worth $9.99. I'd gladly pay even more for some of 'em.
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07-22-2010, 02:49 PM | #12 |
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Finally! Lolita!
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07-22-2010, 03:53 PM | #13 |
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07-22-2010, 03:57 PM | #14 |
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I have updated the Amazon Classic Book Request List Sticky thread to reflect these new additions.
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