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I know we often comment on the expense of Centipede's books, however, the John Blackburn books, signed by Gahan Wilson for $45.00 each. You can't beat that for value!Comment
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I grabbed those. So I'll have matching numbers on all four Blackburn novels. Even though I've only read Scent of New Mown Hay and while I enjoyed it, I wasn't blown away. Not enough to justify buying two more Blackburn books. I think this is a case of me being a Centipede Press fan more than a fan of the author. I like what I'm seeing about the other three and I'm hoping they're better and better.Originally posted by mhatchett View PostComment
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Blackburn's work is something that I should be all over: vintage macabre that's a hybrid of horror and thriller with an English sensibility...how can you go wrong with that formula?
But I've tried three times to get into his work (all three times before Centipede took up his backlist...Blackburn came across my radar years ago) and I just can't do it. I can't even necessarily define why, other than I find them very dry in tone and completely uninvolving...but for whatever reason(s) it just doesn't click with me. So as attractive as these Blackburn Centipede titles are, both in price and production, and as much of a fan as I am of the press, I've decided to skip the series. I question my decision each time Jerad announced a new Blackburn, but ultimately it's the right decision for me.Twitter: https://twitter.com/ron_clintonComment
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I know what you mean. Sometimes, it's just not to be. However, I bought a book many years ago, The Witch's Hammer by Jane Hitchcock, I started that book 2 times, just couldn't get into it, the 3rd time was the charm. One of my favorite books now. As you've said before Ron, and I agree, we can't buy everything. I'll be honest as well, I bought the books for Gahan Wilson's signature, s much as any thing else LOL!!! He's 87 you know HAhaha!Comment
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Man...and I just went all in on this series. I picked up the first two from Camelot and have the next two coming straight from Centipede. These sound right up my alley, but I’m a little nervous.Originally posted by RonClinton View PostComment
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Ah, I wouldn’t worry about it…you may end up loving his work. I continue to be surprised that I don’t.Twitter: https://twitter.com/ron_clintonComment
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I liked Scent of New Mown Hay. It had an interesting mix of horror and espionage (even if the horror was all "off-screen"). It was not something I'd normally seek out, but I enjoyed it. The other books sound even better. I'm just chastising myself for using up funds on these books when maybe I should save my warchest for "must-haves." Though it will be cool to have four matching numbers and the DJ art is trippy. AND it's Centipede Press--can't go wrong with CP.Originally posted by Sock Monkey View PostComment
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I’ll definitely give the Blackburn books their fair shot. Sometimes it’s all about the mindset and expectations going into it.Comment
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So somebody dropped six grand on a pair of Earthling Lettered editions through Camelot: King Rat and Song of Kali! I wish I had that kinda dough, because those are some beautiful books. Right now I keep telling myself I don’t need the lettered More Tomorrow by Michael Marshall Smith.Comment
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I saw those...they were very attractive, but, boy, I just don't get the mindset of the lettered collector. Maybe it's because I also don't have their budget, given my other spendy hobbies that drain my $$ and time, but even if I did, I just don't understand the perceived added value of a lettered over a numbered, and I never have. It's typically not in the resale, it's rarely in the production values, and while the limitation is of course less, are the usual small differences enough to really distinguish a lettered from a numbered that they don't seem like they're both still of the same close family, like twins with different moles...? I agree lettered editions are cool in the abstract (and I even have a few, thanks to some good timing, smart wheeling-and-dealing, etc.), but in the practical they sure seem like a extravagance that don't make a great deal of sense. Then again, on a less extreme level, I suppose one could say (as my wife has been known to until she gave up) the same thing about numbered editions ("Why do you want that fancy $50 book when this $5 paperback reads exactly the same...?").
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That is so true, Ron LOL! For some strange reason, my wife feels so much more comfortable about the 3 grand we're about to drop on a flooring project vs. booksOriginally posted by RonClinton View PostThen again, on a less extreme level, I suppose one could say (as my wife has been known to until she gave up) the same thing about numbered editions ("Why do you want that fancy $50 book when this $5 paperback reads exactly the same...?").
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I'm sure someone here can direct me, but I'm looking for the post that listed what books were in what bundles/grab bags/collectors clubs. One of the posters here put together the posts. Can't seem to find it!Comment
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I don’t know if it’s exactly what you are looking for but here’s a thread that I posted for all the Not For Sale books that CD has put out: http://forum.cemeterydance.com/showt...ale-quot-BooksOriginally posted by TJCams View PostComment
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Thanks! That's the one.Comment
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