RE: Why we cast novels

2003-07-16 Thread listmail
On Thu, 10 Jul 2003 15:24:08 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I especially miss the novelty LP album covers (like my original Led Zeppelin III cover with the picture wheel in it) and the double albums with suitable-for-hanging-in-your-dorm-room trippy artwork inside. It's a real shame: the death

RE: Speaking of sports Re: Why we cast novels

2003-07-11 Thread Horn, John
From: Kevin Tarr [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] When Jon had his little rant about books into movies and actors who play the roles, I agreed with him and feel the same way about sporting matches. Ahem, that was John as in 'jmh', not Jon. But that's OK. grin The only people more

RE: Why we cast novels

2003-07-10 Thread Horn, John
From: Reggie Bautista [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] John Horn replied: rant mode Does anyone else *HATE* these sorts of discussions as much as I do? They are so unbelievably pointless! John, I have to respectfully disagree with you. And you are certainly allowed to. (Unlike in the

RE: Why we cast novels

2003-07-10 Thread Horn, John
From: Bryon Daly [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] I agree with Reggie, for pretty much the same reasons. I don't think that casting a novel is all that much more pointless than, say, discussing how Glorfindel, killed in the Silmarillion, is alive and well to assist Frodo et al on the way to

RE: Why we cast novels

2003-07-10 Thread Bryon Daly
From: Horn, John [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Bryon Daly [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] You mean you can actually see the art on those itty-bitty CD cases? Give me a full-size LP for cover art anyday. Of course, not too many of those left... I especially miss the novelty LP album covers (like my

RE: Why we cast novels

2003-07-10 Thread Reggie Bautista
John Horn wrote: Give me a full-size LP for cover art anyday. Of course, not too many of those left... Bryon Daley replied: I especially miss the novelty LP album covers (like my original Led Zeppelin III cover with the picture wheel in it) and the double albums with

RE: Why we cast novels

2003-07-10 Thread TomFODW
I especially miss the novelty LP album covers (like my original Led Zeppelin III cover with the picture wheel in it) and the double albums with suitable-for-hanging-in-your-dorm-room trippy artwork inside.  It's a real shame: the death of the LP and the small size of CD and tape covers seem to

Re: Why we cast novels

2003-07-10 Thread Medievalbk
In a message dated 7/10/2003 12:27:17 PM US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I miss the cover of Monty Python's Matching Tie and Handkerchief (if you've seen it, you know what I mean). Actually, I miss Matching Tie and Handkerchief. Well, I own the LP, but if you've heard

Re: Why we cast novels

2003-07-10 Thread TomFODW
The British edition was better than what us herms got. The cover slipped out to reveal the hanged man. It didn't for the US edition. Yes it did. At least, mine did. Unless I somehow managed to buy the British edition in a US store. -- Tom Beck www.prydonians.org www.mercerjewishsingles.org

Re: Why we cast novels

2003-07-10 Thread Robert Seeberger
- Original Message - From: Bryon Daly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 12:24 PM Subject: RE: Why we cast novels From: Horn, John [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Bryon Daly [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] You mean you can actually see the art on those itty

Re: Why we cast novels

2003-07-10 Thread Russell Chapman
Bryon Daly wrote: I especially miss the novelty LP album covers (like my original Led Zeppelin III cover with the picture wheel in it) and the double albums with suitable-for-hanging-in-your-dorm-room trippy artwork inside. It's a real shame: the death of the LP and the small size of CD and

Re: Why we cast novels

2003-07-10 Thread Robert Seeberger
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Killer Bs Discussion [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 3:24 PM Subject: Re: Why we cast novels The British edition was better than what us herms got. The cover slipped out to reveal the hanged man. It didn't for the US

Re: Why we cast novels

2003-07-10 Thread Russell Chapman
Bryon Daly wrote: I especially miss the novelty LP album covers (like my original Led Zeppelin III cover with the picture wheel in it) and the double albums with suitable-for-hanging-in-your-dorm-room trippy artwork inside. It's a real shame: the death of the LP and the small size of CD and

Re: Why we cast novels

2003-07-10 Thread Robert Seeberger
- Original Message - From: Russell Chapman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Killer Bs Discussion [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 6:05 PM Subject: Re: Why we cast novels Bryon Daly wrote: I especially miss the novelty LP album covers (like my original Led Zeppelin III cover

Re: Why we cast novels

2003-07-10 Thread Medievalbk
In a message dated 7/10/2003 4:14:55 PM US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The British edition was better than what us herms got. The cover slipped out to reveal the hanged man. It didn't for the US edition. Yes it did. At least, mine did. Unless I somehow managed

Re: Why we cast novels

2003-07-10 Thread Bryon Daly
From: Robert Seeberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Bryon Daly [EMAIL PROTECTED] I especially miss the novelty LP album covers (like my original Led Zeppelin III cover with the picture wheel in it) and the double albums with suitable-for-hanging-in-your-dorm-room trippy artwork inside. It's a

Re: Why we cast novels

2003-07-10 Thread Bryon Daly
From: Russell Chapman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Must have cost a fortune to produce compared to a simple card sleeve. I had a Led Zeppelin album which had about 4 covers between you and the vinyl, and my personal favourite - Led Zeppelin's In Through The Out Door - the cover was a bland sepia look,

Re: Speaking of sports Re: Why we cast novels

2003-07-09 Thread Kevin Tarr
At 01:33 AM 7/9/2003 -0400, you wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 7/8/2003 6:09:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, Julia Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Speaking of sports, anyone else following the Tour de France? If anyone who knows more about cycling than I do (which isn't very

Re: Why we cast novels

2003-07-09 Thread William T Goodall
On Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at 01:30 am, Reggie Bautista wrote: And what you've learned about me from reading this is that I followed both Angel and Xena closely enough to know the names of actors who played roles that didn't get them into the opening credits... :-) Some people don't? --

Re: Speaking of sports Re: Why we cast novels

2003-07-09 Thread Ray Ludenia
Bryon Daly wrote: From: Julia Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] BTW, I've been watching the rerun of TDF coverate on OLM from 7:30 to 10 in the evening, but I won't be able to tonight. If anyone who is following the Tour wants to privately shoot me info on how Lance's team does today, or tell me

Re: Speaking of sports Re: Why we cast novels

2003-07-09 Thread Julia Thompson
Ray Ludenia wrote: Bryon Daly wrote: Julia, the ESPN web site has some coverage of the TdF here: http://espn.go.com/oly/tdf2003/index.html It's not extensive, but you can get all the stage results and standings there, along with a smattering of articles. Another site that may be

Why we cast novels

2003-07-08 Thread Reggie Bautista
Jon Gabriel wrote: This brings up an interesting question: Who do y'all think would the ideal cast of characters be for either an Uplift War or Startide Rising movie? John Horn replied: (Jon, this is not personal. It is just something that I have to say. I can't hold it in though I know I

Re: Why we cast novels

2003-07-08 Thread Bryon Daly
From: Reggie Bautista [EMAIL PROTECTED] John Horn replied: rant mode Does anyone else *HATE* these sorts of discussions as much as I do? They are so unbelievably pointless! John, I have to respectfully disagree with you. I usually enjoy discussions like this. You learn a lot about people, and

Re: Why we cast novels

2003-07-08 Thread Reggie Bautista
Bryon wrote: I don't think that casting a novel is all that much more pointless than, say, discussing how Glorfindel, killed in the Silmarillion, is alive and well to assist Frodo et al on the way to Rivendell. The movie sidestepped that one nicely :-) Reggie Bautista

Re: Why we cast novels

2003-07-08 Thread Jon Gabriel
From: Reggie Bautista [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Killer Bs Discussion [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Why we cast novels Date: Tue, 08 Jul 2003 14:09:15 -0500 Jon Gabriel wrote: This brings up an interesting question: Who do y'all think would the ideal cast of characters

Speaking of sports Re: Why we cast novels

2003-07-08 Thread Julia Thompson
Jon Gabriel wrote: Honestly, it was just something that popped into my head during lunch. It's not earthshatteringly important by any means. I just personally find the irrational/rational/religion/sports/atheist/fundamentalist thread somewhat snoozeworthy. :) 'course, that's just my

Re: Speaking of sports Re: Why we cast novels

2003-07-08 Thread TomFODW
In a message dated 7/8/2003 6:09:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, Julia Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Speaking of sports, anyone else following the Tour de France?  If anyone who knows more about cycling than I do (which isn't very much, aside from having read Lance Armstrong's _It's Not About

Re: Why we cast novels

2003-07-08 Thread Reggie Bautista
I wrote: You can learn a lot about a person by how they would cast a movie. Jon replied: So what do you deduce about the director of Riddick based on his choices? :) Hmm... probably Vin Diesel had as much to say about casting, being a producer on this project from what I understand. And really,

Re: Speaking of sports Re: Why we cast novels

2003-07-08 Thread Bryon Daly
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 7/8/2003 6:09:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, Julia Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Speaking of sports, anyone else following the Tour de France?  If anyone who knows more about cycling than I do (which isn't very much, aside from having read Lance