I really enjoy most movies-based-on-books in which the author is involved in the film itself (“Hellboy” and “Sin City,” for examples). Of course, what happens when a director or screen-writer decides to significantly change portions of the story (like in virtually ever one of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy of films)? Well, I am… Continue reading Collaboration Is Not Second Guessing
Category: Reading
What I’m currently reading.
Harry Potter and the Getting of Your Act Together
Angela and I are both really excited about Harry Potter this month because within the span of about a week, both the fifth film will come to theaters (we’ve already got our tickets) and the seventh book, and final, book will be arriving at bookstores (yes, we’ve already got one copy on reserve at our… Continue reading Harry Potter and the Getting of Your Act Together
On The Day After Kurt Vonneget Died
After reading the news of Kurt Vonnegut’s death, I decided it was about time I got with it. I’ve never read anything by him over 1,000 words long but at lunch today I went and picked up a paperback copy of Slaughterhouse-Five. Better late than never, I suppose. I’ve had a lot of friends recommend… Continue reading On The Day After Kurt Vonneget Died
Apparantly, Mr. Iacocca Is The Leader
I read nearly this entire book excerpt with my jaw dropped. Who would have thought that one of the most sincere and harsh critiques of our country – its government, its media, and its citizens – would come from an 80’s industrialist leader who has long been a supporter of both big business and big… Continue reading Apparantly, Mr. Iacocca Is The Leader
Geek Test: I Failed
Looks like I have some serious reading to do: The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien The Foundation Trilogy, Isaac Asimov Dune, Frank Herbert Stranger in a Strange Land, Robert A. Heinlein A Wizard of Earthsea, Ursula K. Le Guin Neuromancer, William Gibson Childhood’s End, Arthur C. Clarke Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Philip K. Dick… Continue reading Geek Test: I Failed
Learning French at Hogwarts
Kottke has a post today about a fellow who recommends reading Harry Potter in a foreign language in order to help learn that language. I thought this was interesting since Angela purchased Harry Potter à l’école des sorciers over a year ago for just that purpose. Further proof that she is just way ahead of… Continue reading Learning French at Hogwarts
What Facial Expressions to Use When You’re Expecting
So Angela and I have been reading some different books on pregnancy. Okay, she’s been doing most of the reading so far as she has about five different books. I bought one, titled Pregnancy Sucks for Men: What to Do When Your Miracle Makes You BOTH Miserable, which is a fairly entertaining read as well… Continue reading What Facial Expressions to Use When You’re Expecting
“The Long Tail” By Chris Anderson
The greatest song that has ever been recorded is sitting on a server somewhere on the internet right now. At least, the greatest song to you, that is. Likewise, the most amazing film you’ve ever watched is sitting in a film canister on a shelf in a dusty warehouse, waiting for you to find it.… Continue reading “The Long Tail” By Chris Anderson
Seed Magazine’s Site Is Out of Beta
Seed Magazine’s site is out of Beta today. That took less time than pretty much anything from Google and it looks loads better. One of the most interesting things is that their site is actually built on top of Movable Type (although WordPress would have been even cooler). Of course, doesn’t it make perfect sense… Continue reading Seed Magazine’s Site Is Out of Beta
And You Thought My T‑Shirt Was Cool
…and you thought my t‑shirt was cool. Online publisher Blurb has announced their “slurper” that will grab content from you blog and turn it into a very slick looking coffee table book. I really love the idea of bring the online world into the physical world, and these books look very nice.