Comments on: The Beast that Shouted Love At the Heart of The World

By: Craig T

Craig T — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:01:03 +0000

I just discovered this site and have been working my way backward. I haven’t been reading the comments, but the description of the Manga Bible convinced me I should read these. I’m glad I did.

“A Boy and his Dog” really is a must-read.

When I was a young man my uncle gave me a copy of Nebula Award Stories Five. It was published in paperback in 1972, so I was probably twelve or thirteen. This was my first exposure to “adult” science fiction, and I was captivated. “A Boy and his Dog” was the highlight, and I’ve never forgotten it.

By: Phil

Phil — Sat, 29 May 2010 08:31:32 +0000

Wendy W, the story “A Boy and his Dog” is one of the must-read post-apocalyptic tales. Don’t worry about the cover on this, the contents are great!

The movie version, starring a young Don Johnson, is pretty good too (albeit with a different tone to the ending).

By: Wendy W

Wendy W — Sat, 29 May 2010 06:10:09 +0000

After seeing this cover, I have added this book to my reading list – if it has even half of the post-apocalyptic-ness presented on the cover, I will be a happy woman! Been a while since I read a good post-apocalyptic yarn. The last would have to be Brin’s The Postman or Mockingbird by Tevis. Fantastic tales. Looking forward to hunting down a copy of this – especially if I can find this beautifully garish cover <3

By: David Loftus

David Loftus — Fri, 28 May 2010 20:55:10 +0000

I’ve been in touch with Steve Barber. We’re still rummaging around for the text of Mr. Ellison’s response.

I realize that perhaps my example above, of the rancourous and abusive comments on unmoderated newspaper sites, might not be so apropos on your side of the pond. The few exposures I’ve had to them (mainly, the responses to columns by the theater critics in The Guardian, which I have to monitor when I don one of my other semi-professional hats) have been remarkably erudite and well-mannered. I assumed that things might be different on the sites that belong to more raucous tabloids in England, but perhaps not.

All I can say is, the comments sections on most American newspapers’ web sites usually make me ashamed to be a Yank.

By: James Lovegrove

James Lovegrove — Thu, 27 May 2010 11:46:42 +0000

So addicted is Adam to Twitter that I wouldn’t be surprised if he was tweeting from beyond the grave.

By: SI

SI — Thu, 27 May 2010 11:35:58 +0000

No.. I am still seeing sign’s of twitter life. He’s fine or his ghost has an iphone.

By: James Lovegrove

James Lovegrove — Thu, 27 May 2010 10:15:50 +0000

I said famous authors. Or are you trying to tell me he’s dead? Hey, break the news gently, why don’t you.

By: SI

SI — Thu, 27 May 2010 08:23:09 +0000

James> Yes it would, apart from the ones we kinda slag off. Won’t mention any names… *coughs* Roberts *coughs*

By: James Lovegrove

James Lovegrove — Thu, 27 May 2010 07:24:27 +0000

Wouldn’t it be great if all the famous authors with covers featured here got in touch? Except the dead ones, of course.

By: admin

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 20:57:32 +0000

Hello!

I have yet to receive your message through Mr Barber. Maybe he is having problems somewhere?