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    I'll enter the lottery for the numbered to hopefully get back on the train. However, if I were to score one, I'd probably be one that I'd sell to purchase the next one.

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      And so it is The Auctioneer. While it is a great story. Sometimes you have to say when. Right now this is when I say nope. It looks beautiful however I have my mind on another purchase at this time so if in a few weeks copies are still available then I’ll purchase one. If not it wasn’t meant to be

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        It looks good, but I'm passing. Not enough of a draw with so many other books out there.

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          If I didn't already have the signed/limited Centipede Press HC of THE AUCTIONEER, I'd be all over it...I love this book. But since I do have it, I believe I'll pass on it, even though that AGE is a bit tempting, with the new art and whatnot (though I've already read Hendrix' introduction, assuming it's a repeat (or slightly revised?) of this essay: https://www.tor.com/2014/08/15/summe...aynards-house/ )...but one has to draw the line somewhere and "multiple deluxe variants of the same book" is where I've drawn mine.
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            I had not heard of this one before the speculation of a Suntup release. I did some research and was intrigued enough that my order is placed. Don't tell Jeff but the description has a Bentley Little feel to it.

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              Originally posted by Martin View Post
              I had not heard of this one before the speculation of a Suntup release. I did some research and was intrigued enough that my order is placed. Don't tell Jeff but the description has a Bentley Little feel to it.
              That's a very apt description of the tone of the book. It's not quite as surreal and outlandish as Little since the author plays it more staid and straight-forward, but that same sense or a surreal skewing of normality is very much in play.

              Those who like Bentley Little's work will enjoy this book...I have no idea what Jeff will make of it.
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                It is in the vain of Bentley Little,right down to the title. I’m happy with my paperbacks from hell copy.

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                  I've got my preorder squared away.

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                    Glad to hear that my Bentley Little vibes were accurate. Should be a good read.

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                      GREAT. I still bought it. Still gonna read it. But if this is even 1/10th as pointless as The Mailman, then I might have to sell it. Though unlike a Bentley Little book, I'll actually be able to get real money for it.

                      I'd rather go by Grady Hendrix's appraisal: The Auctioneer feels like "If Cormac McCarthy had written Needful Things." By that measure, you'll probably have to buy number 23 from my grandkids.

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                        Originally posted by RonClinton View Post
                        If I didn't already have the signed/limited Centipede Press HC of THE AUCTIONEER, I'd be all over it...I love this book. But since I do have it, I believe I'll pass on it, even though that AGE is a bit tempting, with the new art and whatnot (though I've already read Hendrix' introduction, assuming it's a repeat (or slightly revised?) of this essay: https://www.tor.com/2014/08/15/summe...aynards-house/ )...but one has to draw the line somewhere and "multiple deluxe variants of the same book" is where I've drawn mine.
                        The Hendrix introduction is a reprint but the introduction from the authors husband is new.

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                          Originally posted by Martin View Post

                          The Hendrix introduction is a reprint but the introduction from the authors husband is new.
                          Actually, I toyed with the idea of picking it up an AGE because of that, but then saw this, and decided I’d just wait for the expanded version:

                          “Carberg is currently writing a memoir of his wife, including the mysterious circumstances that led to her writing The Auctioneer.”
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                            I will be buying it. Wendell Minor is a great artist and I have a few books signed by him.

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                              Originally posted by jeffingoff View Post

                              I'd rather go by Grady Hendrix's appraisal: The Auctioneer feels like "If Cormac McCarthy had written Needful Things." By that measure, you'll probably have to buy number 23 from my grandkids.
                              Totally off-topic, but if you want to see Cormac's voice put to use in the field of comedy, the site 'Yelping with Cormac' is a great way to kill a little bit of time - this is my favorite - https://yelpingwithcormac.tumblr.com...0/dotties-cafe

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                                Originally posted by jeffingoff View Post
                                GREAT. I still bought it. Still gonna read it. But if this is even 1/10th as pointless as The Mailman, then I might have to sell it. Though unlike a Bentley Little book, I'll actually be able to get real money for it.

                                I'd rather go by Grady Hendrix's appraisal: The Auctioneer feels like "If Cormac McCarthy had written Needful Things." By that measure, you'll probably have to buy number 23 from my grandkids.
                                I think you will like The Auctioneer. It's a good read. I can see why Grady Hendrix said that. Think about it as if McCarthy and Little had a daughter. The authors success and then tragic death make for an interesting story as well. You wonder what might have been if things were different.
                                Last edited by bookworm 1; 09-20-2020, 04:36 PM.

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