I never got into books, always saw them as a waste of time, dont know why, similar to "soaps" like neighbours, coronation street, etc.

Crusader

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Originally posted by Cru5ad3r I never got into books, always saw them as a waste of time, dont know why, similar to "soaps" like neighbours, coronation street, etc. Crusader

That's quite an interesting opinion. I would've subscribed to that couple of years ago, but in time my mind brightened. And that only to books. You must find something that catches your atention and can be also useful to you. It was luck it has happened to me. Maybe it'll happen to you too. Let us know!

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Sorry to keep bringing this old thread back from the dead guys, but that book Metabeing recommended finally arrived today. It's a collection of short (sometimes very short) stories.

After reading the first one about a bunch of kids who go shopping I just thought "what the fuck has Metabeing got me reading, the freak". But then I read the next one, and a few more and jesus christ, this stuff is amazing!

I can't even begin to describe some of these, he's writing about such obscure and wierd events but does it in such a way that it's as though it's all totally normal. And it's like he's written them just for me because everything I do and everything I am seems encapsulated in this book. I dunno, I'm not a writer, I wish I could describe it.

The guy was obviously trippin' when he wrote this I'm not even half way through yet. The only annoying thing is I know I'll finish it by the end of the day coz I can't put it down.

Cheers Meta, I'll be ordering the rest this weekend

anyone ever read The Red Dragon?? think it was the prequel to silence of the lambs. fuckin scary

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Originally posted by Spad Sorry to keep bringing this old thread back from the dead guys, but that book Metabeing recommended finally arrived today. It's a collection of short (sometimes very short) stories. After reading the first one about a bunch of kids who go shopping I just thought "what the fuck has Metabeing got me reading, the freak". But then I read the next one, and a few more and jesus christ, this stuff is amazing! I can't even begin to describe some of these, he's writing about such obscure and wierd events but does it in such a way that it's as though it's all totally normal. And it's like he's written them just for me because everything I do and everything I am seems encapsulated in this book. I dunno, I'm not a writer, I wish I could describe it. The guy was obviously trippin' when he wrote this I'm not even half way through yet. The only annoying thing is I know I'll finish it by the end of the day coz I can't put it down. Cheers Meta, I'll be ordering the rest this weekend

What i tell ya, this guy is a genious. THats exactly the way I felt with his books. JUst a warning, you may find pollen a little too weird, but give it a chance. Ive read them so many times that i can read any of his books in about 6 or 7 hours now. They are like drugs. And trust me Vurt will blow you away.
By the way let me know which "blurb" (thats what jeff calls them) you like best in Pixle Juice. I really my favorites are Solice and Hands of the Dj.

Later
Meta

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If the music moves you thats all that matters

Looking for vinyls of:
Brainchild - Symmetry C
Kamaya Painters - Endless Wave
Heaven Beats - Free Time

I've only read Part 1 - Illusion's Perfume so far. The two that stood out were Solace and Homo Karaoke (which I'm guessing might have something to do with Hands of the DJ which you mentioned (don't tell me though :P). Also the Alphabox ones were really compelling. To be honest I could mention them all, haha. Anyway I'm off to read Part 2.

People: buy this book

Some of my favorite books:

The Tao of Curious George
Hermeneutical Phenomenology in the Philosophy of Epistemological Analysis
Why is Johnny so Spastic: Contemporary Writings on Spasticism
Let's Have Mass Orgies on Jupiter!