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Comment on The Monsters of MM9 by nickmamatas

nickmamatas — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:58:03 +0000

Also, readers might be interested to know that in the book he credits the notion of the “mythic universe” from when the kaiju comes to a scientist named Asprin, which I think is a pretty clear reference to/Tuckerizartion of Robert Asprin of the humorous MythAdventures series.

Comment on The Monsters of MM9 by Sean O.

Sean O. — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:30:33 +0000

He doesn’t mention where he got the names, though. Arnold is a reference to Jack Arnold, director of most of the great sci-fi movies of the ’50s, including Tarantula, Ray is a nod to both Bradbury and Harryhausen who were involved with Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, and Glenn is the name of both the title character and lead actor in The Amazing Colossal Man.

Comment on The MM9 release day giveaway contest! by kurogami

kurogami — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:26:35 +0000

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Comment on The Monsters of MM9 by SF Tidbits for 1/26/12 - SF Signal – A Speculative Fiction B.

SF Tidbits for 1/26/12 - SF Signal – A Speculative Fiction B. — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:06:41 +0000

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Comment on MM9 giveaway results! by Paula D.

Paula D. — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:05:59 +0000

Hi, I just wanted to say thanks for the book, I’m surprised that it arrived in the UK so quickly! I’m going to read it as soon as I finish Mardock Scramble. I must say that The Navidad Incident looks very interesting and I can’t wait to see what other amazing books you have in store for us in the future. The only trouble is trying hard to avoid spoilers since the printed versions seem to take a little bit longer to be released over here, but it’s worth the wait to get to read a wonderful book I wouldn’t normally be able to. Keep up the good work!

Comment on The Monsters of MM9 by Fictional Books Blog and R.

Fictional Books Blog and R. — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:54:55 +0000

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Comment on MM9 giveaway results! by nickmamatas

nickmamatas — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:33:06 +0000

Well, Wintermute, you might be happy to know that THE NAVIDAD INCIDENT, coming in March, will be in hardcover!

Comment on MM9 giveaway results! by nickmamatas

nickmamatas — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:32:14 +0000

We’re eagerly seeking out new fantasy, and I hope to have more fantasy titles for you soon. In the interim, check out ICO: Castle in the Mist. While it is a “tie-in” book for a videogame, it absolutely stands on its own as a fantasy novel.

Comment on MM9 giveaway results! by BCsmith

BCsmith — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:34:44 +0000

Hello! To start i must say that your doing an amazing job getting these works across the seas. If I had only one complaint it would be this: I see a lot of science fiction, but not a lot of fantasy releases. Could it be that they are hard to find. Or maybe the ones you do find are hard to translate and even harder to sell?
Reply soon:)

Comment on MM9 giveaway results! by Wintermute

Wintermute — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:31:34 +0000

Thank you dear sir! Hazaa, hazaa!

I love what you do with the site and the purpose of it. I visit whenever there is a new blog post. I love the books although I have the most unfortunate requirement for adding books to my library! I only add books that are hardcover. I know! I know… I am in love with a dying breed; something with no future. Alas, that is the choice I made.

The economics just don’t make sense, correct? I think the only way to make it work is to go with highly-stylized hardcover with drawings like the Folio Society does.

Anyway, congratulations on your success. I wish you future success and you can count on me to buy from you in the future.