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Apr 04

Die Hexenkönigin

23 Comments »

German Ben Franklin is doing it all wrongClick for larger image

Good Show Sir Comments: “Please come back to bed after you’re finished bug-zapping mosquitos!”

Thanks to Helmut for sending this in.

Published 1987

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 6.13 out of 10)
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Mar 14

Search for the Starblade

28 Comments »

The Dannyboys: Book ThreeClick for larger image

Bibliomancer Comments: “After we find the Starblade the future of Ireland will be trouble-free!”

Published 1990

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 7.33 out of 10)
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Mar 05

Children of the Dragon

23 Comments »

'That's my boy!'Click for larger image

Wendy Comments: I think the faux-chinese font really makes this special.

Published 1978

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 4.86 out of 10)
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Jan 09

Pearl of Patmos

23 Comments »

Nip o' PatmosClick for larger image

Raoul Comments: Tony Destefano majored in right arm anatomy drawing at the Unknown Artist Institute.

Published 1973

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 7.91 out of 10)
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Nov 06

Conan the Barbarian and The Return of Conan

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No Barbarian, No Barbarian, you're the Barbarian!Click for larger image

WTF's in the corner?Click for larger image

It’s a Two-fer Tuesday Gnome Press Conan Special

Good Show Sir Comments: Before Frank Frazetta got a hold of him, 1950s Conan was a more happy-go-lucky, fun guy.

1. “Ha ha” [Nelson from The Simpsons voice]

2. “I’m the original Dick Blade!”

Published 1955, 1957

Thanks to Larry for the covers!

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 7.71 out of 10)
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Nov 05

Flashing Swords! #5: Demons and Daggers

21 Comments »

Flashing Punctuation!Click for larger image

Check out the snazzy wraparound cover

Alice Comments: Title looks like “Flashing Swords [curse word]”. Font problems?

Published 1981

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 6.72 out of 10)
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Oct 15

The Harp and the Blade

28 Comments »

Harper's BizarreClick for larger image

Martha M. Comments: “They call me ‘The Harp and The Blade'”!

“And they call me … uh, ‘The Other Blade'”!

Published 1985

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 7.75 out of 10)
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Oct 09

Echoes of Valor

17 Comments »

Booty Call!Click for larger image

Mrs Jones Comments: “How to Pick Up Girls” by Conan.

Published 1987

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 6.75 out of 10)
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Oct 04

Vengeance of the Dancing Gods

27 Comments »

Our family crest. Unicorn! rampantClick for larger image

Arthur Dent Comments: Just before being killed by the onrushing semi someone else’s life passed before my eyes. It was much more interesting than mine.

Published 1986

You might remember this from here.

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 6.85 out of 10)
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Aug 28

Bedlam Boyz

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It's like West Side Story set in RivendellClick for larger image

Alice Comments Can’t wait to read Knight of Ghosts and Shadows and Summoned to Tourney!

Published 1993

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 7.33 out of 10)
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