{"id":691,"date":"2008-11-11T03:25:40","date_gmt":"2008-11-11T03:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.revolutionsf.com\/revblogs\/geekcurmudgeon\/2008\/11\/11\/stuff-received-111008\/"},"modified":"2012-08-17T05:19:33","modified_gmt":"2012-08-17T05:19:33","slug":"stuff-received-111008","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.revolutionsf.com\/revblogs\/geekcurmudgeon\/2008\/11\/11\/stuff-received-111008\/","title":{"rendered":"Stuff received 11\/10\/08"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s take a quick look to see what\u2019s arrived in the mail here at the Geek Compound. <\/p>\n

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Y: The Last Man Book One Deluxe Edition<\/span> by Written by Brian K. Vaughan; Art by Pia Guerra and Jose Marzan, Jr.; Cover by Massimo Carnevale<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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The first ten issues of the award-winning series written by Brian K. Vaughan (EX MACHINA, Lost) are collected in an oversized hardcover with a new cover! Don’t miss the amazing SF epic that Stephen King called "The best graphic novel I’ve ever read."<\/p>\n

RevSF was in on this from the beginning:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Y : The Last Man<\/span> #4 (DC Comics\/Vertigo, $2.95)<\/p>\n

After reading the first issue of this series, I think this book could be Vertigo’s next major hit. Y tells the story of Yorick Brown, the last man on earth. Brian K. Vaughn’s script for the first issue was smart, funny, thoughtful and engaging. You will be kicking yourself later if you miss out on this great series in the making.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

From Evan Cantrell’s Two-Cent Review: August 2002 Preview<\/a> (August 8, 2002).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Succubus Takes Manhattan<\/span> by Nina Harper<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The sequel to Succubus in the City<\/span>. I don’t think I’m quite their target market.<\/p>\n

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The Caryatids<\/span> by Bruce Sterling<\/span><\/p>\n

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In the vein of William Gibson’s Pattern Recognition<\/a><\/span> and Neal Stephenson’s Snow Crash<\/span>, The Caryatids<\/span> looks at the near future and forecasts not just our problems, but incredible solutions using technology currently under development. The caryatids are three identical clone sisters: Vera, a pollution expert who’s dealing with worldwide cleanup efforts; Mila, media star extraordinaire and member of the most powerful family-firm in southern California; and Sonja, a medical specialist stationed deep within China’s Gobi Desert. All three have the brains and the talents desperately needed to save a world suffering from global warning, runaway pollution, and uncontrolled political maneuvering. Too bad their explosive family history has left them hating each other…<\/p>\n

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Dragonheart<\/span> by Todd J. McCaffrey<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Todd McCaffrey\u2019s first solo novel in the classic Dragonriders of Pern series, Dragonsblood, was hailed by critics and embraced by the countless devoted readers of the landmark science fiction saga created by his mother, Anne McCaffrey. Now the chronicles of Pern take another captivating turn as the embattled planet, the brave pioneers who call it home, and the magnificent flame-breathing creatures who fly high to protect it confront a dire new challenge.
\nThe grim specter of sickness looms over the Weyrs of Pern, felling fire-lizards and posing a potentially devastating threat to their dragon cousins, Pern\u2019s sole defense against the deadly phenomenon that is Thread. Fiona, the youngest and only surviving daughter of Lord Bemin, is just coming of age, and about to assume the duties of a Weyrwoman, when word spreads that dragons have indeed begun succumbing to the new contagion. With the next season of Threadfall quickly approaching, and the already diminished ranks of the dragons once more under siege, every Weyr across Pern is in crisis mode. It is hardly the time for disturbing distractions\u2013such as the strange voice Fiona suddenly hears in her mind at the darkest and most urgent moments.<\/p>\n

Circumstances and the mood of the weyrfolk worsen when advance patrols relay the dreaded news that black dust\u2013the unmistakable herald of falling Thread\u2013has been sighted. As more dragons sicken and die, leaving only a new generation of weyrlings too young to succeed them, Weyrleader B\u2019Nik and queen rider Lorana arrive from Benden Weyr to comb Fort Weyr\u2019s archives in a desperate search for clues from the past that may hold the solution to the plague.<\/p>\n

But could the actual past itself prove the pathway to salvation for Pern\u2019s stricken dragons and the entire imperiled planet? Guided by a mysterious ally from a wholly unexpected place, and trusting in the unique dragon gift for transcending time, Fiona will join a risky expedition with far-reaching consequences for both Pern\u2019s future and her personal destiny.<\/p>\n

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Wall*E 3 Disc Special Edition<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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The highly acclaimed director of FINDING NEMO and the creative storytellers behind CARS and RATATOUILLE transport you to a galaxy not so far away for a new cosmic comedy adventure about a determined robot named WALL-E.<\/p>\n

After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, the curious and lovable WALL-E discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. Join them and a hilarious cast of characters on a fantastic journey across the universe. Transport yourself to a fascinating new world with Disney-Pixar’s latest adventure, now even more astonishing on DVD and loaded with bonus features, including the exclusive animated short film BURN-E. WALL-E is a film your family will want to enjoy over and over again.<\/p>\n

1. BURN-E Hilarious, All-New Animated Short Bringing Light To The Galaxy Eventual-E, 2. BnL Shorts An Amusing Peek Into The Inner Workings Of The Buy n Large Corporation, 3. Lots Of Bots Storybook This Imaginative Storybook Comes To Life Loaded With Fun Games, 4. Making Of Featurettes, 5. Bot Files Get To Know WALL-E’s Robot Friends, 6. DisneyFile Digital Copy Watch Your DVD In The Living Room And Your DisneyFile Digital Copy On The Go, 7. Presto Amazing Animated Theatrical Short Film, 8. Deleted Scenes, 9. Sneak Peek WALL-E’s Tour Of The Universe WALL-E Takes You On A Real Ride Through Space, 10. Animation Sound Design: Building Worlds From The Sound Up Legendary Sound Designer Ben Burtt Shares Secrets Of Creating The Sounds Of WALL-E, 11. Audio Commentary With Director Andrew Stanton, 12. The Pixar Story By Leslie Iwerks An Award-Winning Filmmaker Tells The Riveting Story Of The Innovative Company That Revolutionized Hollywood, 13. Additional Deleted Scenes, 14. WALL-E’s Treasures And Trinkets Hilarious Moments<\/p>\n

Considering Wall*E<\/span> was the most entertaining movies of the year<\/a>, I’m looking forward to watching these extras and seeing the film again.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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