tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post7770618626633838308..comments2024-03-22T19:07:21.790+00:00Comments on The Wertzone: Songs of the Dying Earth, edited by George R.R. Martin & Gardner DozoisAdam Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11383677312079611311noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-64395046714424671522009-10-07T14:59:39.754+00:002009-10-07T14:59:39.754+00:00I can tell you that I signed all of the ones they ...I can tell you that I signed all of the ones they sent me -- hundreds of sheets. And the signatures of the other people on the same page as mine looked genuine to me. They varied considerably, as did mine.<br /><br />Matt HughesMatt Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349228536690422733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-52812802552660922792009-10-06T02:33:39.459+00:002009-10-06T02:33:39.459+00:00I just received my "numbered" copy of So...I just received my "numbered" copy of SotDE. But Im confused.<br /><br />There were 500 numbered and 26 lettered. But my copy doesn't have a number, it has 2 letters, which I don't understand. <br /><br />But I have a much, much bigger concern.<br /><br />I have carefully examined the signature pages under very bright light and a strong magnifying glass. The signatures don't look like the result of ink flowing from actual pens in my opinion. And the signatures that superficially look like they were signed with a classic blue ink ballpoint pen left absolutely no impressions in the paper. Even a light touch with a ballpoint compresses the paper a little.<br /><br />Has anyone else received their signed copies? If you purchased a numbered copy, did yours have an actual number or a combo of letters? What do you think of the signatures? I have other works signed by many of these authors so I know that the signatures were authentic at some point. But I think my signature pages were printed and never actually in their hands.Concernednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-29460803823512678532009-09-17T08:48:22.471+00:002009-09-17T08:48:22.471+00:00Excuse me!! I meant Tom Kidd, of course... Sorry...Excuse me!! I meant Tom Kidd, of course... Sorry Toms...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966361905976248169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-72876814087179841792009-09-17T08:26:23.483+00:002009-09-17T08:26:23.483+00:00I appreciate your review here. I felt the length ...I appreciate your review here. I felt the length and depth of the review was well-done and very appropriate, given the magnitude of the undertaking.<br /><br />I spoke with a few of these authors at Worldcon (as I unabashedly solicited their signatures for the collection), as well as Dozois and GRRM. Without exception, they seemed to have very much enjoyed contributing to the collection, were excited about its release, and happy with the Subterranean Press publication / product. <br /><br />I must also mention how impressed I am with the pen and inks that accompany each of the stories done by Tom Canty.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966361905976248169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-63933547302478614372009-07-22T17:40:31.595+00:002009-07-22T17:40:31.595+00:00That's quite cool.
I agree with the complaint...That's quite cool.<br /><br />I agree with the complaint it is just a collection of summaries and thoughts though. It's a bit like trying to review a 23-course banquet in individual detail. I only really had enough space to give some impressions and then move on, otherwise it would have been the longest review I've ever done.<br /><br />That said there are a few more thoughts I should have put in, such as the way the stories are arranged to build up to Neil Gaiman's finale. Nothing like a mosaic novel, but certainly a building sense of time passing and the unavoidable End approaching, particularly through the last few stories as the Sun's condition worsens. That was quite interesting and well-done.Adam Whiteheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11383677312079611311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-60944150346503873412009-07-22T16:10:18.231+00:002009-07-22T16:10:18.231+00:00I'm still waiting for my signed edition to tur...I'm still waiting for my signed edition to turn up. Glad to read the review - it sounds like a great collection.Mark Lordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108251848572830250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-48504418719764060102009-07-22T12:06:32.225+00:002009-07-22T12:06:32.225+00:00Fame at last!
http://forum.dansimmons.com/ubbthre...Fame at last!<br /><br />http://forum.dansimmons.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=75361#Post75361Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15532653228175677985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-74509988173283068982009-07-21T16:23:41.509+00:002009-07-21T16:23:41.509+00:00I think so, there are a few bits and bobs that wou...I think so, there are a few bits and bobs that would resonate better if you've read the originals, but I think the collection stands alone.Adam Whiteheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11383677312079611311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-48424328467827990242009-07-21T16:22:51.974+00:002009-07-21T16:22:51.974+00:00I've been curious about this collection since ...I've been curious about this collection since receiving it a few months ago, but I'm unfamiliar with Vance's work.<br /><br />Would it be a good place to get introduced to his world?<br /><br />~Aidan<br /><a href="http://www.aidanmoher.com/blog" rel="nofollow">A Dribble of Ink</a>Aidan Moherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11680602160285884082noreply@blogger.com