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    Tristan's Log of Logorrhea - 2011 Edition

    in Past Book Logs

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    The Log of Logorrhea - 2011 Edition

     

     

    Hey folks. After a brief period of absence, I feel it's time to get this thing rolling again. At the moment, I'm alternating between a few collections I've purchased in these last months: One of Lovecraft stories ( titled Necronomicon ), one of Poe's, another of H.G. Wells', a Philip K. Dick short story collection, and 'Great Tales of Terror and the Supernatural', an anthology of (mostly) 19th century horror. Occasionally, there will be the odd graphic novel or non-fiction work featured in this log. So,what you'll get is mostly Sci-Fi and Horror. Should be fun, if you like that sort of thing. I know I do. :wink:

     

     

    So let's begin, shall we? :)

     

     

    Upon the Dull Earth - Philip K. Dick

     

     

    A quintessential Dickian tale. Nightmarish, with noir undertones, complete with the tragic, pessimistic ending. Riveting, devastating read. Could very well be my favorite tale of the entire collection( so far, I've read nine of them ). Right now, I'm seriously considering buying the Library of America Collection of his major novels. Boxed Set

     

    Not a whole lot of time right now, so I'll continue the log later.

     

     

    Next Up: Silent Snow, Secret Snow - Conrad Aiken

    Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons

    in Previous Reading Circle Books

    Posted

    Aside from Bazooka bubble gum wrappers, this is the first comic/GN I've ever attempted (except for a manga book I started about 2 weeks ago... definitely a different feel from that, though!)

     

    If nothing else, Watchmen is opening up a new door to the GN world for me. :) The more I read the easier it is to balance the story and the pictures flow-wise. There is something really interesting about the art of it all.

     

    It's a very exciting world indeed. If you know where to look. You can always ask me if you want suggestions. :wink:

    Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons

    in Previous Reading Circle Books

    Posted

    I just started this today and am still adjusting to the feel of reading a graphic novel. The story is interesting so far, I'm just a tad frusturated I can't read it faster! Maybe I'm just looking at the pictures too long, lol. :)

     

    Don't be frustrated Calililly. Reading a graphic novel really is not the same as reading a book. It requires some getting used to. Is this really your first GN? Not exactly what you would call starting easy,now is it? :wink:

    Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons

    in Previous Reading Circle Books

    Posted

    Yes, I've read most of Moore's impressive oeuvre. Quite a fan of his work actually, but most people are I guess. :) You just simply can't deny greatness, can you?

     

     

     

    What is most laudable about Watchmen, and it is something that's often forgotten about, is the sheer brilliance of its structure. The conventional sequential storytelling, supported by the sections of text between the chapters, makes for a most interesting way of absorbing the story. Each adds to the other, enhances what the other was conveying. In that time, it was most certainly daring to use this device.

     

    But, however great the book is, V for Vendetta remains Moore's superior work. It's more original, I found, and the most inspired.

    The Last DVD you watched?

    in Music / TV / Films

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    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - ah, sweet nostalgia..

     

    followed by Re-Animator - sick, but more than enjoyable. Could have done without the overt, extensive usage of the Psycho-theme, though. There's hommage, and then there's outright plagiarism.. :D

    Manga

    in General Book Discussions

    Posted

    My experience with manga is rather limited, but I find it disturbing not a single soul has mentioned Osamu Tezuka ( the godfather of manga ) yet. His books are excellent! :blush:

     

    Some series that are worth checking out:

     

    Ode To Kirihito

    Buddha

    Apollo

    MW

    First impressions mean everything, don't they?

    in Introductions

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    Greetings everyone, it's me again.

     

    After a period of absence, I've decided to return to this lovely forum once more. Because of work (and some other factors I won't elaborate on) I wasn't able to fully (not even partially) commit myself to reading anymore. But, with the summer holidays in sight, all that will surely change.

     

    In short, you'll be hearing a lot more from me in the future. As always, I'm looking forward to discussing literature with you fellow book lovers.

     

    That was all. :blush:

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