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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
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 Posted - 11 Jul 2006 : 18:24:19
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The RA Salvatore story in it is a Realms story that's tied into Promise of the Witch-King. The Weis and Hickman story is as you'd guess, Dragonlance (a Tasstlehoff story), and then we have a Eberron and magic story too.
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
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Posted - 11 Jul 2006 : 23:37:50
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| I saw this book in the bookstore today. It didn't look like anything special, and I'm not willing to pay close to $30 for it (I think that was the price). |
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GothicDan
Master of Realmslore
USA
1103 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jul 2006 : 03:08:57
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| 30 bucks? Gak. |
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 12 Jul 2006 : 08:16:05
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| It's $30 bucks because of the nice shiney cover, the hardcover binding, the full glossy pages, and of course, all the color art. |
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Ergdusch
Master of Realmslore
Germany
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Posted - 12 Jul 2006 : 09:34:59
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| Reading this brings to mind what THO and others said a few days back on KEJR thread "1000 pages vs. trilogy". However - with the price that high I will not buy it. If it will be published as a paperback I might reconsider! ;) |
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SheriffJoe
Seeker
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Posted - 12 Jul 2006 : 16:55:16
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| Your loss people. Think about it for a moment...where else will you EVER find a Forgotten Realms novella, A Dragonlance novella, an Eberron novella and a Magic:The Gathering novella in ONE book, complete with stunning color art, hard bound to last and stories written by authors who practically define their particular worlds? It is a unique opportunity and worth the time and price. In my opinion, of course. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 12 Jul 2006 : 17:13:35
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Your loss people. Think about it for a moment...where else will you EVER find a Forgotten Realms novella, A Dragonlance novella, an Eberron novella and a Magic:The Gathering novella in ONE book, complete with stunning color art, hard bound to last and stories written by authors who practically define their particular worlds? It is a unique opportunity and worth the time and price. In my opinion, of course.
Two of those settings I have little or no interest in. And while I'd agree that Weis & Hickman practically define Krynn, I would not say the same thing about RAS. Considering how little of the setting he plays with, I don't see how anyone could say that about him. He is iconic as a Realms writer, and he's certainly drawn more than a few readers to the setting, but he doesn't define it the same way Weis & Hickman define Krynn.
I'd love to read the Tasslehoff story. The RAS I would enjoy if it was about Artemis and Jarlaxle (which I'm assuming it is, by what you said). But that's only half the book. So I'd be paying $30 for what might amount to a single novel... Nope, not worth the price. If it makes paperback, I'll buy it, but otherwise I will take a pass. |
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Dhomal
Senior Scribe
USA
565 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jul 2006 : 18:28:59
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Far be it from me to suggest you dont spend your money on books.....
BUT - if you are put off by the price, and/or are only interested in one or two of the stories - just go to you local Big bookstore of choice - and pick up a copy - and find one of the wonderful 'comfy chairs' they have scattered about - and spend 20-30 minutes reading the story.
That way - you get to read the lore, and save your coin.
Personally - I'm soooo far behind on RAS reading that I'd be worried about a spoiler in it for something I have not read yet.
Aye - even with a discount - $30 is a bit more than I'd like to spend. Maybe a paperback - or a used copy at some point.
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Winterfox
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Posted - 12 Jul 2006 : 19:12:35
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Originally posted by SheriffJoe
Your loss people. Think about it for a moment...where else will you EVER find a Forgotten Realms novella, A Dragonlance novella, an Eberron novella and a Magic:The Gathering novella in ONE book, complete with stunning color art, hard bound to last and stories written by authors who practically define their particular worlds? It is a unique opportunity and worth the time and price. In my opinion, of course.
Our loss? Personally...
1) Not interested in Eberron
2) Not interested in MTG
3) Salvatore != "author who practically defines [his] particular world." Not at all. Not even close. His novels may sell more than anyone else's or whatever, but he ignores a lot of the Realms, gets the occasional bit of canon wrong, and downplays things like magic to make his fighter characters look good. Not to mention that he confines himself only to certain regions of the Realms. That's hardly setting-defining.
Right now, if I actually wanted to read about any character created by Salvatore (which I don't), I'll go read fanfiction or re-read the short story "The Fires of Narbondel" by Mark Anthony (I've always thought it's a shame that Shores of Dusk never saw the light of the day -- Anthony does interesting things with characters). |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
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2080 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jul 2006 : 19:59:07
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Whilst I don't have an interest in M:tG and Eberron, I'll get this book when it comes out in paperback next year. I enjoy reading Tas stories and i'm sure this one will be quite amusing, and the FR completist in me will make me get this book regardless  |
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Kajehase
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Posted - 12 Jul 2006 : 20:58:06
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Me, I'd take the chance that the Salvatore story will appear in the inevitable Best of the Realms: The Stories of R.A. Salvatore, and wait for that.
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
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7106 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jul 2006 : 23:16:47
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Originally posted by Dhomal
BUT - if you are put off by the price, and/or are only interested in one or two of the stories - just go to you local Big bookstore of choice - and pick up a copy - and find one of the wonderful 'comfy chairs' they have scattered about - and spend 20-30 minutes reading the story.
You have a point, I could probably do that, but it doesn't feel right to me. 
As for the "your loss" comment...well, I've chosen not to buy this book, and I don't feel like I've lost anything. I feel more like I've saved $30 of my hard-earned cash (and yes, it's MY money) by avoiding Pavlovian spending. |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
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Posted - 12 Jul 2006 : 23:24:56
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The RAS I would enjoy if it was about Artemis and Jarlaxle (which I'm assuming it is, by what you said).
I only skimmed this story a bit, but from what I saw, it involved Zhengyi talking to some dragon, and took place back in his glory days (it mentioned Gareth running around with his adventuring companions trying to stop him). |
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
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Posted - 13 Jul 2006 : 05:29:25
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
The RAS I would enjoy if it was about Artemis and Jarlaxle (which I'm assuming it is, by what you said).
I only skimmed this story a bit, but from what I saw, it involved Zhengyi talking to some dragon, and took place back in his glory days (it mentioned Gareth running around with his adventuring companions trying to stop him).
Interesting, but definately not enough for me to buy it. On the other hand, when I am off work tomorrow or friday, I'm not above finding a comfy chair at Border's (okay, Border's doesn't really have comfy chairs . . . ) and reading the RAS story there, depending on the errants I may have to run.
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
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Posted - 13 Jul 2006 : 05:36:35
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Two of those settings I have little or no interest in. And while I'd agree that Weis & Hickman practically define Krynn, I would not say the same thing about RAS. Considering how little of the setting he plays with, I don't see how anyone could say that about him. He is iconic as a Realms writer, and he's certainly drawn more than a few readers to the setting, but he doesn't define it the same way Weis & Hickman define Krynn.
I'd love to read the Tasslehoff story. The RAS I would enjoy if it was about Artemis and Jarlaxle (which I'm assuming it is, by what you said). But that's only half the book. So I'd be paying $30 for what might amount to a single novel... Nope, not worth the price. If it makes paperback, I'll buy it, but otherwise I will take a pass.
RAS' characters, in the early Realms, defined the spirit of how the Realms were introduced, mainly by having a bold adventuring company having major adventures in exotic locations, mainly in those "blank spaces" between the major cities and sites they visited for information and the like.
They really did kind of exemplify the the travelling adventuring party, and in that way, his work is really iconic of the early Realms, and for that he definately deserves kudos. On the other hand, as far as stories that have made major impact on the "black dots" instead of the "blank spaces," the most important thing he as done event wise is the refounding of Mithril Hall.
He also really set the tone for the Underdark, and whatever you might think of drow now, back then, they weren't cliches, RAS was taking the D&D lore and fleshing it out.
In the end though, I have always thought that beyond adventuring parties, the various power groups of the Realms and how they interact is a lot more "defining" of the Realms than isolated adventures, and to be honest, people like the Zhents, Red Wizards, Harpers, etc. haven't really had a big place in RAS' novels. Nothing wrong with that, but those things are a major part of the setting, and part of what might be more likely to be "definative" of the Realms.
One last disclaimer . . . I have nothing against books set in the Realms not being "iconic" to the Realms. Not every FR book needs to be, but some of them should be, or else you don't have a cohesive "feel" to the setting.
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hammer of Moradin
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Posted - 13 Jul 2006 : 16:30:44
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I liked all three of the four stories that I read (I didn't read the Magic story). The focus is not the Realms, or Krynn, or Eberron, but dragons. Weis & Hickman are the only ones to really feature the dragon as a large part of the story. Salvatore has too many characters, with dragons taking a back seat. Baker sticks to his world's theme, where dragons are behind the scenes. All good stories, however. Do get it, whether hardcover or paperback.
Me, I'm waiting for paperback, even though I read the book by checking it out from work.
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Kalin Agrivar
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 13 Jul 2006 : 16:36:53
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One last disclaimer . . . I have nothing against books set in the Realms not being "iconic" to the Realms. Not every FR book needs to be, but some of them should be, or else you don't have a cohesive "feel" to the setting.
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
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Posted - 13 Jul 2006 : 16:45:21
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| A Tas story sounds nice, but the other three does not interest me much, so I think I will let this one pass. Hopefully the Dragonlance story will appear in a anthology sooner or later. |
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Faraer
Great Reader
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Posted - 13 Jul 2006 : 16:53:19
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Hardbacks are bought by enthusiasts and collectors. In this case Wizards is counting on these authors being popular enough that between them they'll drive sales of the book, even for novellas.
The Icewind Dale trilogy can't be taken as definitive of the Realms, not because it doesn't highlight the well-known (to us) power groups -- which are overrepresented in the published lore -- but because its version of adventuring derived a lot from Tolkien and little from the established (but not yet published) adventuring culture of the Realms. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 13 Jul 2006 : 17:29:09
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Originally posted by Faraer
The Icewind Dale trilogy can't be taken as definitive of the Realms, not because it doesn't highlight the well-known (to us) power groups -- which are overrepresented in the published lore -- but because its version of adventuring derived a lot from Tolkien and little from the established (but not yet published) adventuring culture of the Realms.
I don't feel it's definitive simply because there is little that distinguishes his stuff as Realms novels. Sure, he's got certain locations, but change a few names, and you'd have a Greyhawk story. There's little of the grand feeling of the Realms -- little of it includes the wider Realms, and the flavor and richness of the setting just aren't there. I'm certainly not bashing RAS; a lot of novels have suffered from these characteristics. But without the feeling of being a part of the larger whole, it's hard to call his stuff definitive of the setting. |
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Faraer
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Posted - 13 Jul 2006 : 17:55:47
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| With Bob's early Realms novels this isn't his fault, of course: he only had access (as I recall) to photocopies of bits of the Old Grey Box. But there's little distinctively Realmsian in Icewind Dale -- little that you won't also find in Bob's influences or in his non-Realms novels. |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 13 Jul 2006 : 18:06:49
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Hello-
Far be it from me to suggest you dont spend your money on books.....
BUT - if you are put off by the price, and/or are only interested in one or two of the stories - just go to you local Big bookstore of choice - and pick up a copy - and find one of the wonderful 'comfy chairs' they have scattered about - and spend 20-30 minutes reading the story.
That way - you get to read the lore, and save your coin.
Personally - I'm soooo far behind on RAS reading that I'd be worried about a spoiler in it for something I have not read yet.
Aye - even with a discount - $30 is a bit more than I'd like to spend. Maybe a paperback - or a used copy at some point.
Dhomal
May I suggest an alternative? Visit the public library.
It's difficult to read a book without leaving signs of wear, so when you use a bookstore as a reading room, you're significantly increasing the odds that the book you read will go unsold. Books that have been read in a bookstore are usually put back on the shelves in favor of a "new" copy. Someone who intends to purchase a $30 hardcover is going to be particularly aware of the book's condition. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
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Posted - 13 Jul 2006 : 18:30:06
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It's difficult to read a book without leaving signs of wear, so when you use a bookstore as a reading room, you're significantly increasing the odds that the book you read will go unsold. Books that have been read in a bookstore are usually put back on the shelves in favor of a "new" copy. Someone who intends to purchase a $30 hardcover is going to be particularly aware of the book's condition.
I know I would. :)
But I'm anal about my books and I'll go through EVERY copy to find the one that is in the best condition, especially for paperbacks. What do people do to the poor paperbacks? I mean really! Some of them are totally destroyed and they are supposed to be "new" for that bookstore. |
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Dhomal
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 13 Jul 2006 : 18:52:14
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
It's difficult to read a book without leaving signs of wear, so when you use a bookstore as a reading room, you're significantly increasing the odds that the book you read will go unsold. Books that have been read in a bookstore are usually put back on the shelves in favor of a "new" copy. Someone who intends to purchase a $30 hardcover is going to be particularly aware of the book's condition.
I know I would. :)
But I'm anal about my books and I'll go through EVERY copy to find the one that is in the best condition, especially for paperbacks. What do people do to the poor paperbacks? I mean really! Some of them are totally destroyed and they are supposed to be "new" for that bookstore.
Hello-
Absolutely. And for the record - I dont actually think reading in bookstores That Much is terribly appropriate. It is in some ways of looking at it - similar to stealing an artists' music off the 'net without paying for it. I certainly think getting a feel for something is important - but wholesale reading - not good. And beleive me - I've seen *Wholesale* reading. Many years ago - a guy came into the bookstore I was working at at the time - and during the day - read the new release Tom Clancy book from cover to cover.
As for the library suggestion - an excellent one - and in fact - one I will sometimes use at work when someone just HAS to have something fast - and ordering it is not an option. However - I thought the chances that a library might have This particular book - especially right now - were weaker than the chances for many other newer books.
As for the condition of books in retail stores. <sigh> yes, often it gets pretty bad. Sometimes they just come yo us that way. Where I work - we cull out the worst for immediate return. Mind you - there are not many that fall into this category. Some are from being there a long while - and having many people thumb-through them - checking them out. Some of that wear no doubt comes from people 'reading' the book in the store. I even lay the 'blame' on publishers sometimes. Ever seena paperback (*or hardcover w/ a dustjacket*) with a hold cut out of the cover so that some image from the first page shows through? This effect can be kinda neat - BUT - imagine sliding (even gently!*) another book next to it on the shelf! The back cover will often 'catch' on the right-side of the cutout of the book on the left side - and tear or bend the cutout section - thereby damaging the book - and not even the one that was originally being looked at!
<Ahem>
Back on topic - I'd say - Library, in-store, paperback - all great ways to go. Hmmm - maybe we will see a 'bargain' version of this in the next year or so....
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
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Posted - 14 Jul 2006 : 01:19:36
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But I'm anal about my books and I'll go through EVERY copy to find the one that is in the best condition, especially for paperbacks.
I'm like that too.
Besides, reading a story in it's entirety in the bookstore just feels like stealing to me.
Perhaps I will see if this book ends up in the library...
Why are comfy chairs put into these stores in the first place, since they just make the place seem more like a library and less like a retail store? |
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
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Posted - 14 Jul 2006 : 01:28:04
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| Wow I feel bad now . . . I hereby promise not to read any novels in bookstores anymore (actually, I have only read one novel in a bookstore, while I was getting divorced and was living on Mt. Dew and bags of Doritoes). But I have to look through gaming books, because, honestly, sometimes looking through a book has saved me a lot of buyer regret (I'm talking about you Magic of Incarnum). |
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Kuje
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Posted - 14 Jul 2006 : 01:57:49
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I'm like that too.
Besides, reading a story in it's entirety in the bookstore just feels like stealing to me.
Why are comfy chairs put into these stores in the first place, since they just make the place seem more like a library and less like a retail store?
It feels like stealing to me as well. And I never understood the whole comfee chair in the book store thing. I mean it's a book STORE, not a book library. :) |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 14 Jul 2006 : 04:33:46
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Originally posted by Kuje
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
I'm like that too.
Besides, reading a story in it's entirety in the bookstore just feels like stealing to me.
Why are comfy chairs put into these stores in the first place, since they just make the place seem more like a library and less like a retail store?
It feels like stealing to me as well. And I never understood the whole comfee chair in the book store thing. I mean it's a book STORE, not a book library. :)
I love going to the bookstore. I consider it to be my personal Mecca... But I've never been one for relaxing with a book there. At most, I'll pick up a game book and either flip thru it or focus specifically on the one area of interest that I have, and that's it.
Actually... I gotta admit, there is one other time I use the book store as a library. It only happens once a year: the release of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. That I'll peruse in the bookstore, with no intention of buying it.  |
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Kuje
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Posted - 14 Jul 2006 : 04:45:06
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Kuje
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
I'm like that too.
Besides, reading a story in it's entirety in the bookstore just feels like stealing to me.
Why are comfy chairs put into these stores in the first place, since they just make the place seem more like a library and less like a retail store?
It feels like stealing to me as well. And I never understood the whole comfee chair in the book store thing. I mean it's a book STORE, not a book library. :)
I love going to the bookstore. I consider it to be my personal Mecca... But I've never been one for relaxing with a book there.
As do I and I spend way to much time in bookstores. I go at least once a week and it's rare that I never leave with at least 1 book or a new magazine. But usually it's at least five or more new books or magazines. Darn you Barnes and Noble for your interesting cheap 5 to 10 dollar books. I've found many interesting books on medievil life, sword fighting, etc, from thier bargain books. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Posted - 14 Jul 2006 : 05:58:17
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I love going to the bookstore. I consider it to be my personal Mecca... But I've never been one for relaxing with a book there. At most, I'll pick up a game book and either flip thru it or focus specifically on the one area of interest that I have, and that's it.
Aye.
It's only on the rare occasional that I'll actually sit down in a bookstore and read specific sections from the book I've currently selected. And that's only because I'm not entirely sure it's either something I want, or in the case of gaming material, something I need for my campaigns.
Most of the time, I either use the contents or index of the book (if it has one) to quickly find anything of interest to me and concentrate on those parts specifically.
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Actually... I gotta admit, there is one other time I use the book store as a library. It only happens once a year: the release of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. That I'll peruse in the bookstore, with no intention of buying it.
Unfortunately... I can't even do that anymore. 
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Posted - 14 Jul 2006 : 15:00:44
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Besides, reading a story in its entirety in the bookstore just feels like stealing to me.
I'd have to agree with this. If reading a book in a bookstore turns it into a used copy that no one wants to buy, what is the practical difference between this and tucking it under your coat and walking out with it? If you've ensured that no one--publisher, bookstore or author--will see any revenue from that copy of the book, you might as well steal it outright. |
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Dragons: Worlds Afire
