Lesser Demons cover revealed
Back in November, I lauded the forthcoming Norman Partridge short story collection Lesser Demons. At the time, the cover image…
Wookie dreams
Last night I dreamt I was attending a science conference. The presenting scientist had a pet wookie (don't ask), who…
Stuff received 1/07/10
Let’s take a quick look to see what’s arrived in the mail here at the Geek Compound. ALEC: The Years…
KandyLand: Chocolate Wars Part Two “Wranglin’ With Wonka”
Story by Rick Klaw Art by Newt Manwich Click on image to enlarge From the moment I introduced her in…
Something weird this way comes
As part of the San Antonio Current's decade recap, I provided an overview of the 21st century's first new literary…
Eerily Reminiscent
Book People honcho Steve Bercu's comments to the New York Times regarding book theft are eerily reminiscent to something I…
KandyLand: The Chocolate Wars Part One (Week 10)
Thus begins the final four week installment of the KandyLand strip. Story by Rick Klaw Art by Newt Manwich Click…
Photobucket selling Ditko Shade merchandise?
I'm no expert, but I'd think that Photobucket offering merchandise using Steve Ditko's Shade, the Changing Man #1 cover would…
Books received 12/26/09
Let’s take a quick look to see what’s arrived in the mail here at the Geek Compound. The Kosher Guide…
Jewish Christmas
[ Currently: Listening to Joe Crowe's annual compilation of funny Christmas music ]Jews often find Christmas to be one of the…