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Post by Jojo Lapin X on May 1, 2024 17:58:35 GMT
Bolan lacks the pathos and the relentless melodram of Wentworth, his insanity is different. Well, he frequently refers to himself in the third person, as "The Executioner." And he leaves a calling-card. (Admittedly, there are other literary characters who do as well.) Oh, and he has a supporter on the police force who must, of course, officially be out to get him.
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Post by Jojo Lapin X on May 1, 2024 17:38:13 GMT
Here are two photos to show the dimensions. Nice! But is it sewn or glued?
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Post by Jojo Lapin X on May 1, 2024 13:43:32 GMT
Bolan lacks the pathos and the relentless melodram of Wentworth, his insanity is different. Well, he frequently refers to himself in the third person, as "The Executioner." And he leaves a calling-card. (Admittedly, there are other literary characters who do as well.)
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Post by Jojo Lapin X on Apr 30, 2024 20:23:44 GMT
I am currently reading my first The Executioner novel ever, the first one. Surprisingly, it seems to me inspired by The Spider.
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Post by Jojo Lapin X on Apr 30, 2024 19:22:26 GMT
Are the pages sewn, though, rather than glued? I will not happily pay that sort of money for a book that was glued together. I will post a few photos tommorrow. Cool! I already ordered it, though.
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Post by Jojo Lapin X on Apr 30, 2024 18:45:23 GMT
My only critique could be - and this is a small thing and purely subjective - that the book has one of those laminated pasteboard (?) covers instead of a dust jacket. Are the pages sewn, though, rather than glued? I will not happily pay that sort of money for a book that was glued together.
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Post by Jojo Lapin X on Apr 30, 2024 16:15:48 GMT
I want it! It is pretty expensive, though.
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Post by Jojo Lapin X on Apr 29, 2024 20:23:19 GMT
Have never seen Mr Marriott interviewed. Justin is certainly a natural in front of the camera - very well done! Yes, very nice.
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Post by Jojo Lapin X on Apr 26, 2024 18:44:54 GMT
Those brave bearded men and women are cryptozoologists and they deserve the respect that title commands! - Judge Marshall Erikson Haha! I have never actually seen that show, except in snippets, at the gym, with the sound off.
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Post by Jojo Lapin X on Apr 21, 2024 19:36:57 GMT
Not sure what to say about that AI effort You can say whatever you like! ChatGPT-4's feelings will not be hurt. It assures me it has none.
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Post by Jojo Lapin X on Apr 21, 2024 17:05:38 GMT
so, who is going to write one to fill in that gap? ChatGPT-4, naturally! Here it is: In the quaint village of Eldridge Hollow, there stood an ancient manor, its walls steeped in history and mystery. The most peculiar feature was its eastern wall, which villagers whispered was haunted. They called it “The Haunted Wall.” The Haunted Wall Once, the manor was the heart of the village, its grand balls and lavish feasts the stuff of legend. But as time passed, the family dwindled, and the manor fell into disrepair. The eastern wall, facing the dark woods, became a canvas for the village’s fears. It began with the disappearance of Lord Eldridge, the last of the manor’s line. He vanished near the wall, leaving behind only a cryptic note that spoke of a secret within the stones. From that day, an unnatural chill emanated from the wall, and shadows danced along its surface at night, as if something—or someone—was trying to break free. The villagers avoided the manor, but curious outsiders would often venture near. Some claimed to hear whispers, others saw ghostly figures peering from the cracks. The bravest touched the wall, only to pull away in terror, speaking of visions of the past and a feeling of being pulled into the stone. One fateful night, a group of thrill-seekers camped by the wall, determined to uncover its secrets. As the fire’s glow waned, the wall seemed to come alive. It glowed with an eerie light, and the air filled with the sound of a heart beating, slow and deliberate. The bravest of the group, a young woman named Clara, stepped forward and placed her hand upon the wall. She closed her eyes and whispered, “Lord Eldridge, reveal your secret.” The wall trembled, and the stones shifted, opening a narrow passage. Clara, compelled by an unseen force, entered the passage. Inside, she found a chamber, and there, sitting at a desk, was the spectral figure of Lord Eldridge. He looked up, his eyes hollow yet piercing. “You have freed me,” he said, his voice a mere echo. “The secret of the wall is the secret of life and death, a portal between worlds. I was its keeper, and now, you shall take my place.” Clara, realizing the gravity of her fate, accepted the mantle. As dawn broke, the wall sealed shut, leaving no trace of the passage. Clara was never seen again, but sometimes, villagers report seeing a young woman’s silhouette on the wall, watching over Eldridge Hollow. And so, The Haunted Wall remains, a barrier between the living and the dead, its keeper ever vigilant, its secrets forever sealed within the stones.
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Post by Jojo Lapin X on Apr 15, 2024 16:14:51 GMT
In the tradition of Robert Aickman:
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Post by Jojo Lapin X on Apr 13, 2024 17:14:54 GMT
Why the surprise? It is, after all, an acknowledged classic. Other recommended Highsmith titles include THOSE WHO WALK AWAY and THE TREMOR OF FORGERY. In my younger days I have to confess I couldn't really appreciate this kind of crime fiction. Too highbrow literature. And a lot of acclaimed classics didn't age well. I was more into Ed McBain, Robert B. Parker, Mickey Spillane and other hard boiled and pulpish stuff. I prefered Ted Allbeury to John Le Carre (and mostly still do). Most of this has changed. "Highbrow" or not, Highsmith is very entertaining. Come to think of it, I suppose THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY does have a "highbrow" element to it, as it is clearly inspired by Henry James's THE AMBASSADORS.
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Post by Jojo Lapin X on Apr 13, 2024 13:57:01 GMT
After watching the first episodes I bought the novel. I was quite surprised how much I liked it Why the surprise? It is, after all, an acknowledged classic. Other recommended Highsmith titles include THOSE WHO WALK AWAY and THE TREMOR OF FORGERY.
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Post by Jojo Lapin X on Apr 9, 2024 19:52:14 GMT
I confess I am intrigued, especially once I got to the phrase "power bottom Frankenstein" whilst reading the blurb. Frankenstein is the doctor, you know, not the monster.
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